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

JPMorganChase•Portland, OR

About The Position

J.P. Morgan Natural Capital (formerly Campbell Global) is a natural capital investment platform within J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Alternatives business. The firm manages approximately $11 billion in assets and 1.5 million acres across three continents, drawing on a 45-year heritage in timberland investing. It provides investors access to timberland, carbon, and broader nature-based investment opportunities. As a Forest Planning Associate, you will deliver timely and accurate forest planning models and related valuation analysis. The work includes harvest scheduling, optimization modeling, and valuation analysis for assets under management, acquisitions, and dispositions. Using industry-standard forest optimization software and proprietary valuation tools, you will model acquisition opportunities and long-term plans for managed assets. You will collaborate 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 Acquisitions team to meet deadlines and maintain high 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 on 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 that provide 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 in NC’s 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.