CEO Office - ESG Senior Associate (all genders)

Job Description

Become a part of our vibrant CEO Office team, where we provide support to JPMSE’s Chief Executive Officer and manage the coordination and oversight of the bank's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.

As an ESG senior Associate within our CEO Office team, you will assist our Chief of Staff in propelling ESG initiatives and further refining the ESG governance framework. In this, you will be instrumental in progressing our ESG agenda. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to formulate, execute, and monitor strategies that align with our dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and robust governance practices. This position demands a well-organized, energetic, and experienced individual who can take ownership of ESG topics with a structured approach. The ideal candidate should be capable of engaging and motivating others to contribute and be comfortable challenging working group members to ensure the delivery of high-quality results.

Job responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO and senior stakeholders to develop and execute ESG strategies and initiatives.
• Contribute to JPMSE’s strategic planning process and participate in the preparation of the annual report.
• Conduct research and analysis on ESG trends, regulations, and best practices to inform decision-making.
• Interact with local and regional stakeholders, including business managers, Finance, and Risk & Control teams.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communications for internal and external stakeholders on ESG-related matters.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute ESG projects and monitor progress towards objectives.
• Facilitate the integration of ESG considerations into business operations and decision-making processes.
• Enhance our ESG governance framework, conduct governance meetings, and oversee and report on ESG performance metrics.
• Assist the Chief of Staff with internal and external audit inquiries and regulatory requests.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a related field.
• Strong proven experience in ESG, sustainability, or business management roles.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and trends, and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, showing personal initiative, ownership, and accountability, while knowing when to seek advice or guidance from peers or management.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change.
• Fluent in both German and English, with strong oral and written skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A Master's degree or MBA in Economics or a related field is advantageous.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.