J.P. Morgan Asset Management, the world's third-largest alternatives manager, offers innovative solutions backed by vast resources and robust governance. We provide strategies across the alternative investment spectrum, including real estate, private equity, and more. The role involves leading pre-purchase acquisition due diligence, managing carbon offset projects, and formulating climate risk mitigation plans.

Job Summary

As a Forestry Climate Strategies Director within J.P. Morgan Asset Management, you will be responsible for evaluating and leading pre-purchase acquisition due diligence for all forest carbon project opportunities, managing carbon offset projects, positioning CG as a trusted thought leader in the space, and fostering relationships in the carbon supply chain. Your duties will also include formulating climate risk mitigation/adaption plans for acquisition targets and existing assets under management.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop a framework for carbon project feasibility assessments and development.

• Lead the development of Improved Forest Management and Afforestation carbon sequestration projects.

• Cultivate a strong network of potential carbon project development partners, rating agency counterparties, and other related entities.

• Participate in financial modeling for investment strategies and specific acquisition analyses across all potential investment geographies.

• Support efforts to incorporate climate projection and climate risk analysis into strategic and tactical decision-making.

• Engage with other JPM Lines of Business on climate related initiatives across the broader organization.

• Communicate directly with existing and prospective clients on relevant topics.

• Produce collateral materials to enhance client education and business developments efforts.

• Serve as an active member of CG's Carbon Price Forecast Team.

• Monitor and report on current trends in global carbon markets.

• Support special projects as needed.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• BS in Natural Resources or an equivalent field of study; and a minimum of five years working experience in a related field; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• 3+ years of Forestry Carbon strategies

• Proven ability to communicate the areas of climate science to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and leverage productive relationships with key stakeholders.

• Excellent working knowledge of carbon markets.

• Demonstrated financial modeling, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, along with organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently under situations with competing deadlines.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Aptitude for carbon analytics and investment modeling

• Excellent project management skills

• Strong desire to innovate

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans