As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Field Exam Lead in Specialized Industries Risk, you play a key role in upfront and ongoing due diligence related to secured credit facilities (from less than $1 million to in excess of $1.5 billion) by analyzing prospect/client collateral and financial information to complete examinations. We are required to document procedures performed in work-papers and complete a written report summarizing the results of the review.As a member of the deal team you will provide risk assessments to business partners in conjunction with completion of the examination. Examinations are performed on the client’s premises so depending on the client location, 10 - 50% overnight travel and a valid driver's license is required.

Job responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze client accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable data and historical performance
• Obtain an overview and understanding of the client’s collateral and financial performance
• Preparing (new credit facility) or verifying/validating (existing credit facility) a borrowing base calculation
• Testing/validation of collateral through review of source documentation
• Verify the existence of inventory through physical inspection
• High level assessment of internal controls and financial reporting
• Documenting tasks performed on Excel based field exam template
• Oversee and mentor Analysts
• Prepare a written report using field exam template

Examiners generally work in teams (often teams of 2) and must be able to build strong customer relationships while performing an accurate review of collateral. Further, the examiner will work in a deal team environment communicating frequently with internal business partners.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

We are looking for someone excited to join our organization. If you meet the minimum requirements below, you are encouraged to apply to be considered for this role. 

• Minimum 7 years commercial lending, field exam, accounting or auditing experience
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills. Previous experience managing a team of field examiners is a plus
• Effective business writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and data mining tools
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to problem solve
• Ability to think critically while working in a fast paced environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

The following additional items will be considered but are not required for this role 

• BS in Accounting, Finance or Economics strongly preferred, other majors considered based on experience
• Monarch and Stucky ABL knowledge is helpful
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or Public Accounting
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)