Loan Origination Associate I

Be part of a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and innovation, contributing to the success of our firm. 

As a Loan Origination Associate I within JPMorganChase, you will play a crucial role in the loan lifecycle by ensuring smooth transaction closings, directly impacting clients and the wider community. You will work closely with specialists with different roles within the loan originations team to ensure an efficient process of loan closing. We value a collaborative team culture and are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Your role involves gathering necessary documentation and manage expectations for a diverse range of loan products of Equipment Finance. You will also contribute to process improvement projects, optimizing resources and achieving objectives. Join us to be part of a team dedicated to efficient and effective lending services. 

Job responsibilities 

• Collaborate with different teams within Equipment Finance which may include Sales, Client, Relationship Managers, and Underwriters to facilitate timely loan onboarding. 
• Review and manage day to day queue and progress any urgent items
• Act as first point of escalation for stakeholders
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving processes and procedures. 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• Expertise in equipment finance loan origination or a closely related field, with over two years of experience and proficiency in managing and resolving conflicts through collaborative solutions. 
• Advanced strategic planning capabilities, demonstrated by effective resource allocation decisions. 
• Strong critical thinking skills for evaluating various aspects of loan transactions, ensuring informed decision-making. 
• Proficiency in time management and organization, with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects. 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• Experience in a financial services environment, leveraging AI/ML to enhance lending processes and improve decision-making capabilities. 
• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. 
• Proven ability to manage change initiatives, adapting lending services to evolving market conditions and technologies. 
• Expertise in driving continuous improvement and process automation to optimize lending workflows and efficiency. 
• Ability to use market product knowledge to align lending services with industry trends and client needs. 
• Skilled in developing and delivering presentations to effectively communicate insights and updates to stakeholders.