Climate, Environmental & Social Risk - Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

As an associate in the team you will work closely with subject matter experts from the Climate Risk and Environmental & Social Risk teams to translate the requirements into practical solutions and contribute to enhance the existing firmwide risk frameworks, policies and standards. The Climate, Environmental & Social Risk Implementation function is tasked with integrating the Firm’s approach to managing risks and overseeing plans to address associated regional regulatory requirements.The role requires ability to navigate the Firm’s Risk Management and Compliance organization, being familiar with the businesses and products offered globally by JPMorgan Chase.In doing so, the individuals should be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in their interaction with key stakeholders within the Firm and evidence this through their experience in driving initiatives within Risk Management.

Job Responsibilities

• Guide the implementation of the Firm’s climate risk management framework, within the APAC or EMEA/LATAM regions
• Function as first-point of contact for the Climate Risk and Environmental & Social Risk teams regarding regulatory demands across the legal entities
• Ensure that the interpretation of regulatory expectations, use of climate data and scenarios, and documentation created is consistent with Firmwide practices, as applicable
• Represent the Climate, Environmental & Social Risk teams internally and externally in regulatory engagements
• Guide internal risk functions and LOBs in adapting internal policies to climate, environmental & social risk considerations
• Develop an external network, including through industry initiatives, to stay informed of the latest climate, environmental & social risk regulatory developments in the region
• Provide education to internal stakeholders and legal entity structures

Required Skillset, capabilities and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Law, Government, Economics, or International Relations. Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of risk management practices, systems and processes
• 5 plus years including:
  • Experience in Credit or Market Risk Management
  • Experience driving regulatory compliance and governance initiatives, preferably focused on ESG related themes
• Working knowledge of Climate Risk Management

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Robust understanding of how a bank functions, including its key decision-making processes
• Prior experience of working in a bank or equivalent financial institution would be preferred
• Strong leadership abilities and experience delivering high-impact projects across multiple teams
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with the regulatory landscape; knowledge and understanding of international regulations and standards; preferably those related to climate, environmental & social risks
• Ability to convey information clearly, accurately and succinctly and draft high-impact presentations and documentation

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.


ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.