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Your expertise in risk management, EHS, business resiliency, environmental regulations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement (to include Executive team members and the Board of Directors, in ...

GHD

Senior Environmental Scientist

Rosemont, IL · Hybrid

$81.40K - $109.10K/yr

You'll apply technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to help manage environmental risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes for the ...

GHD Group

Senior Environmental Scientist

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$81.40K - $109.10K/yr

You'll apply technical expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to help manage environmental risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes for the ...

prpa

Enterprise Risk Manager

Fort Collins, CO

... risk management maturity in environments with limited existing infrastructure * Ability to foster teamwork and work collaboratively, particularly with internal audit, NERC compliance, energy trading ...

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How much do environmental risk management jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental risk management in the United States is $112,353.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,000.00 and $121,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Environmental Risk Management, and why are they important?

To thrive in Environmental Risk Management, you need expertise in environmental science, risk analysis, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a relevant degree such as environmental engineering or environmental science. Familiarity with risk assessment software, GIS tools, and certifications like Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) are commonly expected. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and project management skills set candidates apart in this field. These abilities are crucial for accurately identifying, evaluating, and mitigating environmental risks while ensuring organizational and regulatory responsibilities are met.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in Environmental Risk Management roles?

Professionals in Environmental Risk Management often encounter challenges such as staying current with evolving regulations, accurately assessing the impact of environmental hazards, and balancing organizational goals with compliance requirements. They frequently work cross-functionally, collaborating with operations, legal, and sustainability teams to implement risk mitigation strategies. Navigating complex data, communicating technical findings to non-experts, and developing practical solutions to minimize environmental liabilities are also common aspects of the role.

What is environmental risk management?

Environmental risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to the environment that may arise from business activities, projects, or policies. This field involves evaluating potential impacts to air, water, soil, and biodiversity, and developing strategies to prevent or minimize harm. Professionals in this area work with regulations, conduct environmental impact assessments, and develop plans to manage hazards, ensuring that organizations comply with environmental laws and operate sustainably.

What is the difference between Environmental Risk Management vs Environmental Compliance Specialist?

AspectEnvironmental Risk ManagementEnvironmental Compliance Specialist
Primary FocusIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental risks to prevent incidents and liabilities.Ensuring organizational adherence to environmental laws and regulations.
CertificationsEnvironmental Risk Management certifications, EHS certificationsEnvironmental Compliance certifications, OSHA, ISO 14001
Work EnvironmentField inspections, risk assessments, policy developmentAudits, documentation review, regulatory reporting
Industry UsageUsed across industries to proactively manage environmental risksUsed to maintain legal compliance and avoid penalties

Environmental Risk Management and Environmental Compliance Specialist roles overlap in environmental knowledge but differ in focus. Risk managers proactively identify and mitigate potential environmental issues, while compliance specialists ensure adherence to existing laws. Both roles are essential for sustainable and lawful operations.

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Climate & Environmental Risk Analyst

Climate & Environmental Risk Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 467 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 141 rated banks

Job description

Bring your Expertise to JPMorgan Chase.  As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As an analyst in the Climate & Environmental Risk team, you will work on the development and implementation of catastrophe modelling and physical risk analytics, working closely with stakeholders across risk, data, and technology teams. You will work closely with partners across the Firm to deliver actionable insights for credit and financial loss modelling, supporting the firm's transition to a low-carbon economy and resilience to physical climate risks. This role would suit either a candidate with experience in catastrophe modelling/climate who is passionate to learn more about financial risk management, or an existing financial risk analyst who is keen to apply their experience and learn about climate risk.

Job Responsibilities 

  • Verify, analyze, and explain inputs and outputs of physical risk analysis across multiple internal and externally developed climate models. Perform scenario and impact quantification analysis. 

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to embed climate risk analysis into financial risk processes, tools, and frameworks.
  • Deliver multiple projects to deadline with strong organization and discipline; demonstrate strong data visualization, analytical rigor, problem solving, and resourcefulness.
  • Support the team's focus on continuous improvement by leading efforts to identify and implement technology, tools, automation to reduce inefficiencies and enhance productivity.
  • Work closely with global climate physical risk team to develop, enhance and deploy physical risk analytics across JPMC beyond catastrophe modelling

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related fields.
  • 1+ years of relevant work experience in Financial Risk Analytics or Climate Risk Analytics
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Enthusiastic about knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation
  • Strong interpersonal skills - you listen and communicate in a direct, succinct manner.
  • Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with key internal partners to achieve objectives and prioritizations
  • Strong data analytical skills and problem-solving skills
  • Takes initiative, has a proactive mindset, and drives results independently
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python, and geospatial data analysis
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. 

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.

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