Investment Banking - Center for Carbon Transition - Associate

JPMorganChase; New York; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking an Investment Bank Associate in their Center for Carbon Transition. The successful candidate will execute strategies for decarbonization in financing portfolios, engage with corporate clients on sustainability initiatives, and provide mentorship to junior analysts, fostering a culture of inclusivity and development. This role demands a strong finance background and a demonstrated interest in energy and climate issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of investment banking or related financial industry experience.
• Strong interest in decarbonization and sustainability issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to develop strategies for aligning financing with net-zero emissions by 2050.
• Create and review thematic content related to decarbonization.
• Support sustainability initiatives and lead team mentorship.

Skills

Energy

Environmental

Finance

Quantitative skills

Business writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in energy, environmental or finance-related concentration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Job Summary

As an Investment Bank Associate in the Center for Carbon Transition, as part of Corporate Advisory, you will be a key player in the execution of the firm's business. You will work with expert professionals at the heart of a leading global investment bank. Senior bankers will get to know you - both as a person and as a valued member of a winning team. You will experience training, hands-on learning opportunities, continuous mentoring and feedback, and numerous development opportunities. You will use your related experience to execute the firm’s net-zero-aligned decarbonization goals, work on firmwide sustainability initiatives, and support new product and market development. Joining here means you’ll become part of our inclusive teams and culture, unified by the firm’s mission and commitment to success.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with senior team members to execute the development and implementation of the Firm’s strategy to align, over time, its financing portfolio with net zero emissions by 2050 across carbon-intensive sectors (e.g. oil and gas, power, autos, aviation, etc.)
• Create, guide and review thematic content on key issues related to decarbonization and the firm’s financing portfolio
• Act as subject matter expert on key decarbonization technologies across different sectors
• Support high-impact events with corporate clients and thought leaders
• Partner with J.P. Morgan product and coverage teams on cleantech and decarbonization focused engagements related to emerging sectors (e.g. carbon capture, geothermal, renewable fuels, etc.)
• Engage on firmwide sustainability initiatives
• Keep abreast of key energy transition market and policy developments and establish knowledge of relevant market dynamics
• Provide leadership, mentorship and training to analysts

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with an energy, environmental, and/or finance-related concentration
• 3+ years prior work experience in an investment banking front office or related role in the financial industry
• Demonstrated interest in energy, climate and decarbonization themes
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills
• Proficient in MS Office, in particular PowerPoint and Excel
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals within the bank and externally
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently