Global Nature and Social Risk – Associate

JPMorganChase is hiring a Global Nature and Social Risk Associate in Singapore. The role involves assessing and managing nature and social risks, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies. Candidates should have a degree in environmental studies or sustainability and at least 3 years of experience in related fields. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively are essential.
Description

Are you passionate about nature-related and social issues? At JPMorganChase, we place you at the heart of our Risk Management and Compliance efforts, where your expertise will help us grow responsibly. Join a team that values innovation, challenges the status quo, and strives to be best-in-class. As part of our Global Nature and Social (N&S) Risk Management team, you will play a crucial role in shaping our approach to nature and social risks, ensuring our firm remains strong and resilient. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on our company, customers, and communities.

As an Associate in the Global Nature and Social Risk Management team, you will be at the forefront of assessing and managing nature and social risks. You will collaborate with various internal teams and clients, providing oversight and ensuring compliance with our Nature and Social Risk Policy. Your role involves strategic research, due diligence, and training, offering you exposure to diverse industries and geographies.

Job responsibilities
• Develop and drive research on nature and social (N&S) issues affecting clients, e.g. human rights, biodiversity, supply chain issues
• Oversee and challenge the first line of defense on N&S risk matters
• Conduct enhanced N&S risk due diligence on clients and transactions to assess N&S risk
• Support and lead training efforts on N&S risk matters within the firm
• Engage with various functions across the firm on N&S risk matters, including Front Office, Legal, Audit, Compliance, Communications and others
• Monitor and respond to global N&S related regulations
• Participate in preparing external N&S risk-related disclosures
• Support internal initiatives on N&S risk documentation and emerging topics
• Contribute to continued enhancement of N&S risk management policies, standards and procedures

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, sustainability, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nature and social risk/sustainability roles including conducting due diligence on biodiversity and human rights related topics
• Deep understanding of nature and social issues across sectors
• Robust understanding of banking products and decision-making processes
• Strong client and commercial focus
• Ability to convey information clearly and succinctly
• Working knowledge of international N&S-related standards and frameworks, such as IFC Performance Standards
• Excellent analytical skills, proficient in Excel and large datasets
• Ability to draft high-quality presentations and documentation
• Experience working with regulators on nature and social matters

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• Experience in sectors such as oil and gas, mining, clean energy, or agriculture
• Experience in biodiversity and human rights topics, such as deforestation or supply chain labor risks
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills
• Effective verbal and written communication in Mandarin Chinese/Japanese to collaborate and engage with stakeholders in China/Japan
• Working knowledge of third-party N&S tools (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics, RepRisk, IBAT)
• Hands-on experience in N&S due diligence and risk management analysis
• Familiarity with green products (e.g., Sustainability Linked Loans)