Asset Management - J.P. Morgan Natural Capital - Forest Planning Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Portland, OR

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About The Position

As a Forest Planning Associate within J.P. Morgan Natural Capital, you will deliver timely and accurate forest planning models and related valuation analysis. This includes harvest scheduling, optimization modeling, and valuation analysis for assets under management, acquisitions, and dispositions. You will use industry-standard forest optimization software and proprietary valuation tools to model potential acquisitions and long-term plans for managed assets. The role collaborates with teams across Acquisitions, Resource and Valuation Solutions, Operations, and Portfolio Management.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Engineering, or a closely related field, and at least three years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with harvest scheduling software and optimization techniques and tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in timberland financial analysis and discounted cash flow modeling.
• Knowledge of forest product markets, inventory, forest growth and yield, forest operations, and silvicultural management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Remsoft’s Woodstock Optimization Suite.
• Ability to use data transformation and analytics platforms such as Alteryx and Tableau, and AI prompts.
• Experience designing and writing SQL queries and functions for relational databases.
• Proficiency in a structured programming language such as R or Python.
• Background in carbon-focused measurements and carbon offset protocols.
• Experience or knowledge in international forestry.

Responsibilities

• Develop acquisition harvest schedules and valuation models, and prepare operational and executive summary materials for internal and external audiences.
• Partner with the Acquisition team to meet deadlines and uphold underwriting standards for timber asset transactions.
• Create long-term strategic and tactical plans for assets under management to support investment and forest management decisions.
• Partner with the Carbon team to support analysis, verification, and planning for existing carbon projects and carbon acquisition opportunities.
• Assess trade-offs between timber harvest and carbon sequestration in optimization and valuation models.
• Formulate and maintain models for customized optimization and valuation metrics, KPIs, and scenario analysis.
• Build and maintain discounted cash flow models using NC’s Timberland Investment Model software, including periodic updates for annual and quarterly valuations.
• Contribute to improvements to proprietary planning and valuation tools, resources, and reporting systems.
• Participate in the organization to ensure investment management services meet or exceed client commitments.
• Represent J.P. Morgan Natural Capital and maintain positive public relations.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level