Investment Banking - Climate Advisory - Executive Director

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking an Executive Director to join Climate Advisory, partnering with a cross‑functional team to help clients understand and act on climate‑related risks and opportunities.

This role translates climate science into decision‑grade advice that supports clients across the lifecycle—from early‑stage and growth companies building climate‑aware strategies, to large corporates integrating resilience into operations and capital planning, and to institutional investors.

Qualifications

• PhD in climate science, atmospheric science, earth system science, or a closely related field.
• Experience translating technical climate science into real-world applications outside academia.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills for executive-level narratives.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver climate advisory engagements for corporates and investors, translating climate science into actionable guidance.
• Co-develop flagship thought leadership and client materials including memos and board presentations.
• Advise across company stages and investor types with clear, decision-ready outputs.
• Develop reusable advisory assets and toolkits for scale across engagements.
• Engage senior stakeholders in workshops and executive briefings; translate questions into analyses.

Skills

Executive communication

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

PhD in climate science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

JPMorganChase is seeking an Executive Director to join Climate Advisory, partnering with a cross‑functional team to help clients understand and act on climate‑related risks and opportunities. This role translates climate science into decision‑grade advice that supports clients across the lifecycle—from early‑stage and growth companies building climate‑aware strategies, to large corporates integrating resilience into operations and capital planning, and to institutional investors. You will gain practical climate critical thinking and executive communications skills working alongside the Global head of Climate Advisory, combined with your deep scientific expertise to deliver rigorous, practical and audience‑specific insights for client engagements, thought leadership and strategic initiatives.

Job Description

JPMorganChase is seeking an Executive Director to join Climate Advisory, partnering with a cross‑functional team to help clients understand and act on climate‑related risks and opportunities. This role translates climate science into decision‑grade advice that supports clients across the lifecycle—from early‑stage and growth companies building climate‑aware strategies, to large corporates integrating resilience into operations and capital planning, and to institutional investors. You will gain practical climate critical thinking and executive communications skills working alongside the Global head of Climate Advisory, combined with your deep scientific expertise to deliver rigorous, practical and audience‑specific insights for client engagements, thought leadership and strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Global Head of Climate Advisory to deliver climate advisory engagements for corporates and investors, translating physical climate science into actionable guidance aligned to each client’s business model, geography, and decision context.
• Support and co‑develop flagship thought leadership (including the Climate Intuition series) while expanding outputs to broader Climate Advisory needs—client briefs, memos, board materials, and presentation narratives.
• Advise across company stages and investor types
• Distill complex climate research into decision‑ready frameworks, including scenario thinking, uncertainty communication, hazard‑to‑impact pathways, leading indicators, and practical “what to do next” roadmaps.
• Conduct and oversee scientific diligence and quality control, validating claims, ensuring appropriate treatment of uncertainty/limitations, and maintaining credibility suitable for board and investor audiences.
• Integrate climate science with business and financial context, collaborating with sector, risk, strategy, and product partners to connect hazards to material operational and financial implications (without overstating precision).
• Develop reusable advisory assets and toolkits, such as executive FAQs, sector/geography primers, visual exhibits, meeting materials, and repeatable methodologies that scale across engagements.
• Engage senior stakeholders and clients, contributing to workshops and executive briefings; capturing client questions and converting them into clear analyses and deliverables.
• Partner with internal SMEs and leadership to align advisory outputs with firm standards, reputational risk considerations, and client needs across regions and industries.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• PhD in climate science, atmospheric science, earth system science, or closely related field
• Demonstrated experience translating technical climate and/or physical science into real‑world applications outside academia, such as industry, government, finance, consulting, engineering, risk, or operations
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a proven ability to produce clear, executive‑level narratives from complex material
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions
• Adaptability, able to manage projects independently and be ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• Excellent understanding of financial, legal and reputational risks facing large integrated investment banks in today’s environment
• High judgement and integrity, with a strong commitment to scientific accuracy

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, 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, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, 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 & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors.

Global Investment Banking supports a broad range of corporations, institutions and governments by providing strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise.