Portfolio Management Lead, Executive Director
Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. 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 Portfolio Management Lead, Executive Director in the Real Estate Banking team, you will lead a team responsible for managing commercial real estate credit portfolios. You will collaborate with colleagues across coverage and risk teams to ensure robust portfolio reporting and risk management. Together, we will drive responsible growth, proactively identify emerging risks, and deliver high-quality solutions for our clients. You will have the opportunity to mentor talent, streamline processes, and contribute to the success of our business.
Job Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and develop a team of Vice President and Associate Portfolio Managers
Evaluate team skill sets to ensure alignment with role requirements
Identify high-potential talent, provide mentorship, and foster professional growth
Oversee comprehensive portfolio monitoring and proactively address emerging risks
Collaborate with market surveillance teams to assess portfolio vulnerabilities and drive risk mitigation strategies
Direct the annual credit review process, ensuring timely and high-quality reviews
Review and validate team outputs to maintain consistency and excellence in credit analysis
Ensure accurate and consistent underwriting and risk grading
Escalate potential credit issues to senior management
Manage reporting and regulatory processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Establish and maintain processes to monitor loan covenant compliance, including construction loan timelines
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field
At least 7 years of experience in commercial real estate lending, portfolio management, or debt financing within a financial institution
Deep expertise in credit underwriting methodologies and risk assessment across office, retail, industrial, and multifamily asset classes
Demonstrated success in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience in managing reporting and regulatory processes for data accuracy
Ability to identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
Proven track record of mentoring talent and driving team engagement
Experience in monitoring loan covenant compliance and construction loan timelines
Commitment to maintaining data integrity, quality, and timeliness in internal systems
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills
Advanced degree in Business, Finance, or Real Estate preferred
Experience partnering with offshore teams for financial statement spreading
Familiarity with advanced data management and portfolio management techniques
Experience in driving improvements in data management practices
Knowledge of internal controls and regulatory requirements in banking
Experience participating in special ad hoc projects
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Director Risk Management • Los Angeles, CA, US