Environmental Credit Risk Senior Officer - Associate

Job Description
Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.
As an Environmental Credit Risk Senior Officer in the Environmental Risk Management team, you will procure, review and analyze environmental reports relating to the Bank's real estate lending in order to identify environmental conditions impacting secured real estate properties.
Job Responsibilities

• Review environmental records/reports related to commercial real estate secured loan transactions. Prepare review memoranda. Procure environmental reports from qualified consultants when required in connection with guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct collateral-asset analysis on real estate lending, management, and acquisition/ disposition processes. Serve as a link between Bank personnel and the information provided in environmental reports. Provide timely review, analyses, and recommendations.
• Obtain and review Phase I ESA's as well as other investigations or surveys from approved environmental firms for commercial real estate loans in default.
• Coordinate and monitor and/or manage requests for proposals, project scope definition, job award, and work-product review of environmental consultants.
• Perform independent research of available resources to supplement environmental information in connection with real estate collateral.
• Assist management with the development of standardized documentation in connection with environmental inspection checklists, questionnaires, and requests for service.
• Perform special projects as assigned including analysis of environmental exposures in connection with bank acquisitions and audit responses.
• Assist in qualifying environmental firms to perform work for the Bank.
• Perform environmental reviews involving complex environmental reports and property situations, such as contaminated properties undergoing or in need of remediation.
• Review scopes of work for Phase II subsurface investigations and remedial action plans.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Concise oral and written communication skills; frequent interaction with internal managers, bankers, customers, external vendors, and other external representatives; networking with industry peers; make speeches or presentations; produce and distribute non-routine written materials with technical content, such as correspondence/memoranda, reports and information summaries.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in environmental sciences or related fields, and may hold other professional designations or certifications as appropriate depending on the nature of assignments (ie. Registered Environmental Assessor, Certified Asbestos Consultant, etc.).
• At least seven years of experience administering environmental investigations, risk management and loss prevention programs with an environmental consultant, lender or property management firm protecting that organization's or clients' commercial real estate activities and assets.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Project Management: Review scope and objectives of projects; evaluate project activities; determine project scheduling and required resources; identify operational/technical impacts; prepare cost/benefit analyses and budget(s); prepare action plans, task outlines and progress reports; clarify processes, policies and procedures; monitor project expenses; serve as an information resource; as assigned - provide leadership for project team; resolve project problems; coordinate events and activities; follow-up on project progress.
• Leadership and Planning: Advise others; implement course of action; redirect and prioritize work activity as necessary; support corporate philosophy and strategy; manage the completion of work; disseminate information; schedule work activities

About Us
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. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of 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
About the Team
Commercial Banking is focused on helping our clients succeed and making a positive difference in our communities. We provide credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and nonprofit organizations.
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.