Climate Risk VP: Lead Forecasting & Strategy

Testing Site - JPMC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in the Risk Management and Compliance division seeks a Vice President to lead methodologies for identifying, quantifying, and monitoring climate risk in Consumer and Community Banking, leveraging climate science and actuarial insights to support robust risk management.

You will mentor teams, integrate climate analytics into the risk framework, manage complex datasets with Python/R/GIS, and communicate findings to senior leaders while upholding governance and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science, Climate Science, or related fields).
• Significant experience in risk modeling, economic scenario analysis, or related fields
• Expertise in climate science, P&C insurance, catastrophe modeling, or climate risk management
• Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling with large datasets using Python, R, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to drive results, manage complex projects, and deliver high quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and influencing decision-making
• Strong track record of building collaborative partnerships across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate climate risk analytics into the firm’s risk management framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory expectations
• Design, implement, and continuously improve methodologies for assessing and forecasting climate-related risks, with a focus on consumer credit portfolios
• Provide subject matter expertise in climate science, actuarial science, or insurance to inform risk identification, scenario analysis, and model development
• Oversee the analysis and interpretation of large, complex datasets related to climate risk, utilizing advanced analytical tools (e.g., Python, R, GIS).
• Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior management and key stakeholders, adapting communication style to diverse audiences.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in climate risk management, and proactively incorporate them into team processes.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to team members.
• Ensure disciplined project management, clear documentation, and adherence to firmwide governance standards.

Skills

Climate risk modeling

Economic scenario analysis

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

R

GIS

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in the Risk Management and Compliance division seeks a Vice President to lead methodologies for identifying, quantifying, and monitoring climate risk in Consumer and Community Banking, leveraging climate science and actuarial insights to support robust risk management.

You will mentor teams, integrate climate analytics into the risk framework, manage complex datasets with Python/R/GIS, and communicate findings to senior leaders while upholding governance and regulatory