Environmental Risk Analyst

Rockland Trust; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Rockland Trust is seeking an experienced Environmental Risk Analyst to join our risk team. You will lead environmental due diligence for commercial real estate loans and guide lenders through regulatory considerations within the loan origination process.

The ideal candidate brings deep Phase I/II expertise, strong ASTM and environmental regulation knowledge, and the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical colleagues while helping evolve our risk framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 10+ years in environmental investigations, risk management, and loss prevention for CRE activities.
• Hands-on Phase I/II and site remediation experience.
• Knowledge of ASTM due diligence standards and US environmental regulations (CERCLA, RCRA).
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental due diligence reviews for commercial real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulations.
• Provide expert risk analysis and guidance to relationship managers, underwriters, and credit officers.
• Review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and remediation reports for accuracy and ASTM alignment.
• Collaborate with environmental consultants, legal counsel, and borrowers to clarify issues and support deal execution.
• Maintain and enhance internal environmental risk policies and consultant lists.
• Stay current on evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations and assess impact on real estate collateral risk.
• Support improvement of the Bank's environmental risk framework and participate in special projects led by the Environmental Risk Manager.

Skills

Environmental risk analysis

Phase I/II assessments

Regulatory compliance

ASTM standards

Communication with stakeholders

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rockland Trust is a full-service commercial bank and financial services company committed to helping our neighbors reach their financial goals. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Massachusetts, we proudly serve individuals, families, and businesses throughout New England with a strong emphasis on personal relationships, local decision-making, and community impact.

With a broad range of banking, wealth management, and investment solutions, Rockland Trust combines the resources of a growing financial institution with the personalized service of a community bank. Our long-standing philosophy— Where Each Relationship Matters guides how we work with our customers, colleagues, and communities every day.

At Rockland Trust, our employees are at the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture that encourages professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance. We are deeply committed to community involvement, financial education, and creating a workplace where individuals can build meaningful, long-term careers.

Rockland Trust is seeking an experienced Environmental Risk Analyst to join our growing risk team. This strategic advisory role will be responsible for assessing environmental risks associated with commercial real estate-backed lending and shaping how the Bank navigates environmental considerations during loan origination.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned environmental professional with deep consulting experience - particularly in site assessment, remediation, and regulatory compliance - who is ready to bring that expertise to a dynamic financial institution.

What You'll Do

• - Lead environmental due diligence reviews for commercial real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with internal standards and applicable regulations.


• - Provide expert risk analysis and guidance to relationship managers, underwriters, and credit officers across the Bank's lending divisions.


• - Review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and remediation reports for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with ASTM standards and applicable regulations.


• - Collaborate with environmental consultants, legal counsel, and borrowers to clarify technical issues and support timely deal execution.


• - Maintain and enhance internal environmental risk management policies, procedures, and qualified consultant lists.


• - Stay current on evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and assess their impact on real estate collateral risk.


• - Support continuous improvement of the Bank's environmental risk framework and take part in special projects or initiatives led by the Environmental Risk Manager.

What We're Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications:

• - Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or a related field.


• - Minimum 10 years of professional experience administering environmental investigations, risk management, and loss prevention programs with an environmental consulting firm, lender, property management firm, or environmental insurance company protecting that organization's or clients' commercial real estate activities and assets.


• - Extensive hands-on involvement in Phase I and Phase II assessments and site remediation projects.


• - Strong working knowledge of ASTM due diligence standards, U.S. environmental regulations (e.g., CERCLA, RCRA), and state environmental regulations throughout New England.


• - Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making in a business context.


• - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Prior experience assessing environmental risks for a bank, financial institution, or real estate lender.


• - Familiarity with risk rating systems, environmental liability risk frameworks, and vendor management processes.


• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits & Culture

Our goal is to offer our colleagues the most generous benefits package possible. We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and overall, well-being. Benefits include: competitive compensation with performance-based incentive awards, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) and DC retirement plan, LTD and life insurance, paid vacation, day care reimbursement, tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate programs, an award-winning wellness program, and much more!

At Rockland Trust, you'll find a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency

Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The salary range posted reflects the company's good-faith estimate of the range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. In addition to base salary, certain positions may be eligible for additional compensation, including commissions, incentive awards or stipends.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their roles.