Lending Advisor Associate

Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic, diverse team within the UK market of J.P. Morgan's EMEA Private Banking business. We are actively looking for exceptionally talented individuals who are collaborative, confident and motivated to provide a first-class experience to clients. If you have an entrepreneurial mind-set and are looking to constantly challenge yourself, J.P. Morgan is the place for you. You will be working alongside a team of talented colleagues from other markets, businesses and functions to provide you with the opportunity to take your career to the next level.
As a Lending Advisor Associate within the Private Client and Private Equity Institutional Relationships team, you will assist Advisors in managing these relationships by providing tailored solutions based on each client's objectives. You will gain proficiency in understanding the role of credit in optimizing clients' balance sheets, familiarize yourself with J.P. Morgan's array of credit solutions, and learn how to best utilize them to meet client goals. Acting as the client's trusted advisor on various matters, you will also serve as a liaison between Advisors and support functions, aiding in the execution of processes such as credit analysis and modelling, risk management, credit reviews, covenant monitoring, liaising with external counsel, and drafting execution documents.
Job responsibilities

• Supports senior Lending Advisors offering the full range of credit solutions from mortgages through to art, hedge fund lending and funds finance
• Works across a complex private client base including private equity and hedge fund individuals, entrepreneurs and private equity firms
• Assists on the structure and negotiation of funds finance loans to private equity firms
• Manages credit lifecycle: the candidate will own the full credit lifecycle, from obtaining financial disclosure, working with underwriters, managing the credit approval process, preparing documentation, right through to loan execution and drawdown, and post-closing checks
• Attends meetings and partnering with Advisors on pre- and post-meeting actions
• Conduct loan pricing and return on equity analysis for Advisors
• Prepares presentations and management information analysis
• Oversees collateral monitoring and management and communicating margins to clients and internal stakeholders limits

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Proactive self-starter, able to work both independently and as a team-player
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organization skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting a range of competing deadlines
• Interest and knowledge in financial markets
• Good interpersonal skills and team-player
• Exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.