Managing Director, Head Of Esg - U.s. Real Estate

JPMorgan Real Estate Americas - Head of ESG drives ESG strategy for the platform including our decarbonization roadmap and resilience initiatives in collaboration with the U.S. Real Estate ESG Taskforce. The Head of ESG is at the forefront of industry trends, regulations and reporting requirements with the ability to translate them to actionable priorities across product types and phases of an asset's lifecycle. The new hire will lead a team of dedicated ESG resources to execute a shared vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as internal subject matter expert and support employee education
• Refine ESG standards for developments (e.g., roof loading for solar, power capacity for EV charging)
• Interface with ESG stakeholders at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Asset Management
• Collaborate with real estate acquisitions and asset management on identification and execution of ESG strategies including data collection, onsite green power, building certifications, resilience initiatives and decarbonization pathways
• Engage with joint venture partners on ESG strategy and implementation
• Spearhead a system to prioritize, track and standardize metrics for ESG projects across product type, region and fund through the Real Estate Americas' Investment Committee and Asset Strategy Review processes
• Represent JPMorgan at relevant industry bodies including ULI and NAREIM; maintain deep industry relationships with peers
• Collaborate with global real estate technology team to identify and pilot emerging technologies
• Spearhead external ESG engagement; maintain prominence at industry events including speaking roles and present to the firm's clients; be responsible for client-facing reporting related to ESG
• Embed sustainability practices into our investment process and corporate culture with a fiduciary mindset
• Evaluate evolution of ESG accounting requirements and impacts to private funds
• Oversee reporting to industry bodies such as GRESB with third party providers
• Lead US Real Estate ESG Taskforce, the multidisciplinary, governing body responsible for setting platform wide ESG strategy
• Convert ESG priorities to actionable tools that can be used to aid execution (e.g., check lists, best practices)
• Supervise relationships with external service providers

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of green building certifications including LEED, BREEAM, FITWELL, Energy Star
• Minimum of ten years of experience in US real estate ESG related field
• Strong familiarity with GRESB, PRI, TCFD and accounting standards
• Experience with US real estate sustainability project management and execution

Preferred Education

• Master's degree with a focus on Real Estate, Sustainability, Engineering, Architecture or related field
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP
• Bachelor's degree

Compensation

Base Range 300K - 350K

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary

Los Angeles,CA $300,000.00 - $500,000.00 / year