Description

Campbell Global is a leading global investment manager focused on forestland. We are widely recognized as an authority on both forest management and timberland investing. Based in Portland, Oregon, we have nearly four decades of experience in forestland management and value creation. A pioneer in the field, over the last 40+ years we have managed 5 million acres worldwide for pension funds, foundations, and other institutional investors. Campbell Global is a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan

As a Forest Carbon Acquisitions Director within Campbell Global, you will play a significant role in the overall global strategy of the firm to construct and manage a portfolio of high-quality forest carbon projects. You will lead the acquisition sourcing and due diligence efforts globally, managing internal workstreams and providing oversight for third-party consultants. In addition, you will engage directly with brokers and customers to optimize revenue from carbon credit sales.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and tactics to enhance CG's competitiveness to acquire lands suitable for the development of forest carbon projects, including tracking transaction information on comparable properties and developing a detailed understanding of competitors and market discount rates.
• Support the outreach and development of strategic relationships with landowners, advisors, consultants, and service providers in a way that 1) enhances CG's reputation as a buyer and manager of forestland properties, and 2) provides a network of contacts to gather market intelligence, discern market activities, and identify and act on acquisition opportunities.
• Investigate potential acquisitions and develops due diligence proposals for consideration by the Allocation Group.
• Lead the acquisition process, including managing the collection and analysis of due diligence information, and providing input into acquisition models, negotiations, and the closing/settlement process.
• Provide acquisition target recommendations to CG's Investment Committee, which include forward looking carbon credit projections, IRR analysis, and a full risk assessment.
• Develop broker and customer relationships that yield premiums from the sale of high quality carbon credits. This may include negotiation of long-term offtake contracts.
• Proactively interact with portfolio managers and operations staff to ensure optimum project performance and prudent risk management.
• Ensure that environmental or financial management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner.
• Support client relations by responding to inquiries, providing technical or project specific information, and helping maintain high-quality service standards.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Advanced degree in Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in land acquisitions.
• Hands-on experience with carbon project development under voluntary or compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to work across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with forest carbon market dynamics.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Strong interest in building and scaling internal systems for high-integrity carbon project development.
• Experience negotiating terms for land transactions, project developer agreements, and carbon credit sales.
• Familiarity with timberland acquisition due diligence.

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.

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About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.