Risk Management – Leveraged Finance Credit Risk Vice President – Sports and Entertainment

Join JPMorganChase as a Risk Management Vice President specializing in Leveraged Finance Credit Risk for the Sports and Entertainment sector. Based in Los Angeles, you'll bring deep credit expertise to one of the world's leading financial institutions, where your judgement and analytical rigor directly shape how we grow responsibly while protecting our firm and serving our clients.

About the Role

As a VP in our Risk Management division, you'll operate at the intersection of credit analysis, regulatory oversight, and strategic decision-making. You'll evaluate complex leveraged finance transactions in sports and entertainment—an industry with unique dynamics, talent valuations, and revenue streams. Your work ensures JPMorganChase maintains a resilient portfolio while capitalizing on growth opportunities in a sector you understand deeply.

What You'll Do

• Assess credit risk for leveraged finance transactions, evaluating borrower strength, market conditions, and deal structures specific to sports and entertainment industries
• Conduct thorough underwriting and due diligence, applying quantitative models and qualitative judgment to inform approval decisions
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying early warning signals and recommending proactive risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with business partners—bankers, traders, and operations teams—to balance growth with disciplined risk management
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks that affect our exposures
• Contribute to risk governance, ensuring policies, procedures, and controls align with regulatory expectations and firm standards

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience in leveraged finance credit analysis, risk assessment, or related banking roles
• Deep understanding of sports and entertainment business models, revenue streams, and sector-specific risks
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with facility in financial modeling and credit metrics
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information, challenge assumptions, and make sound judgments under uncertainty
• Experience collaborating across functions and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of banking regulations, Basel frameworks, and risk governance principles
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field (advanced degree or CFA a plus)

About JPMorganChase

We are committed to building a culture where our people do their best work, take intelligent risks, and thrive. Our Risk Management and Compliance teams are essential to who we are—we help the firm identify and navigate emerging challenges while supporting responsible business growth.

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