Risk Management - Climate, Nature & Social (CN&S) Risk Associate

JPMorganChase (JPMC) is committed to understanding how climate change and nature and social-related factors may drive or influence the risks we identify and manage. This includes evaluating how our business and the activities of our clients and customers could be impacted through the transition to a low-carbon economy and physical risks driven by climate change. The Climate, Nature and Social (CN&S) Risk team’s firmwide mandate is to set risk management framework and strategies, design risk scenarios, and build a unified approach for firmwide implementation to address the dynamic climate, nature and social risk landscape. The team collaborates with stakeholders across the firm to integrate climate, nature, and social considerations into risk management frameworks, including those of credit risk and market risk.

As an Associate on the CN&S Risk team, you will play an important role in shaping the firm's approach to managing these risks. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in financial risk analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to synthesize technical content into effective written materials for both internal and external audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly evolving field within the financial services industry, with high focus and visibility within J.P. Morgan.

Job Responsibilities 

• Conduct deep-dive research, literature reviews, and analysis on climate, nature and social risk topics affecting the firm’s portfolio, producing insightful summaries and intelligence reports for senior management and various internal working groups.
• Develop high-quality presentations, written materials, and internal reports for both internal stakeholders and external disclosures, focusing on effective communication of technical and quantitative information around climate, nature and social risk topics.
• Support the tracking and documentation of the team’s capabilities and use cases across lines of business and risk functions; help produce insights to identify gaps and drive consistency.
• Assist with the preparation of presentation materials for internal forums and committees and support discussions with stakeholders on strategic priorities.
• Track regulatory deliverables and inputs required from the team, perform regulatory horizon scanning, and share regulatory alerts and summaries with the wider team.
• Stay informed of the latest industry trends and advancements in climate, nature, and social risk management within the financial services industry.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, or related field. 
• Experience in credit/counterparty and/or market risk management is required 
• Solid understanding of risk management methodologies across asset classes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize technical information and extract key messages clearly and accurately.
• Experience synthesizing technical information and extracting key messages clearly, accurately, and succinctly for senior audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience creating presentations, briefs, and communication materials.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks independently and as part of a team, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum 2 plus years of experience in the financial services industry, with strong preference given to candidates with background in credit risk or financial risk management. 
• Knowledge of climate and environmental risk is highly preferred
• Familiarity with derivative products and enterprise risk management processes is a plus.
• A master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience in a climate-related role (i.e. climate consulting or research) is a plus.
• Familiarity with interpreting technical data and analytics is an advantage.