Global Environmental and Social Deal Services Senior Associate

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Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker and leader with sustainability professional background?

As a Global Environmental and Social Risks Senior Associate within the Environmental & Social (E&S) Deal Services team, you will support the Global Banking franchise by reviewing clients and transactions according to the firm's E&S Policy Framework. Positioned in the first Line of Defense, you will provide subject matter expertise and manage E&S risks. This role offers exposure to ESG issues across various geographies and financial products. You will independently assess deals, lead E&S due diligence, and contribute to internal strategic objectives. You should be a self-starter with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of sustainability and ESG issues.

Job responsibilities

• Evaluates E&S requirements for relevant transactions
• Analyzes the E&S profile and performance of clients
• Supports bankers and deal teams by advising clients on E&S issues when necessary
• Serves as an E&S subject matter expert and collaborate with key internal stakeholders on E&S topics
• Enhances the training of bankers and deal teams in E&S risk assessment
• Leads and contributes to the team's strategic planning, objectives, and key results
• Provides essential analysis and deliverables related to ESG risks and procedures
• Engages with a wide range of internal stakeholders to influence the firm's broader E&S agenda

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant experience in environmental and social risk or sustainability, ideally within the financial services industry, ESG analysis, consultancy firms, or key sectors such as oil and gas, mining, power, and commodities
• Strong understanding of banking products and decision-making processes
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and lead initiatives that drive the E&S agenda forward, aligning team efforts with broader organizational goals to drive meaningful change
• Strong self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing complex issues and potential E&S risks
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop strategic solutions independently
• Ability to think strategically and envision short, medium, and long-term impacts of E&S initiatives
• Proven track record of performing well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and succinctly, both in writing and verbally, while building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Knowledge of sustainable finance regulations and market developments, including taxonomies, the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, and ESG product ratings etc
• data driven mindset

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.