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Forest Economist

Deadline:
Employer:
Campbell Global and JPMorgan Chase
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Oregon
Location Detail:
Portland
Job Description:



Provide macroeconomic, microeconomic and forest economics research supporting current and prospective timberland investments and investor clients. Specifically:

Provide economic and market research supporting domestic and international initiatives through the development of subject-specific white papers.

Assist Senior Forest Economist in developing log, stumpage, and carbon price forecasts for US and international timberland investments.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist and collaborate with Senior Forest Economist in the following areas:

Development of macroeconomic research supporting long-term price forecasts.

Support the maintenance of in-house databases associated with log prices, markets, and timberland transactions for all operating geographies.

Complete market research supporting acquisition efforts and ongoing management through price analyses, market evaluations, end-use product trends, and industry competitiveness analyses.

Support the development of analyses for client reporting and marketing, and present analyses through various venues including conferences, professional meetings and client outreach opportunities.

Respond in a timely manner to internal and external information requests in conjunction with management and various team members.

Ensure that environmental or financial risk management reporting is conducted in a timely and professional manner to the Senior Forest Economist and, if appropriate, local Safety Coordinator.

Actively participate within the organization to ensure all timberland management investment services meet or exceed client commitments and expectations.

Represent Campbell Global and JPMorgan Chase at all levels, maintaining positive public relations.

Qualifications:

 

PhD. in Forest Economics or Applied Economics preferred. ABD or MS in applied field of economics will also be considered.

Three years’ work experience in forest economics, macroeconomics, and/or microeconomics.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED:

Demonstrated ability in analyzing domestic, export and foreign log price trends.

Demonstrated understanding of regional and local supply/demand relationships and the effects of these relationships on historical, current and future log prices.

Demonstrated understanding of the impact of domestic and international macroeconomic changes on log prices.

Familiarity with current forest carbon offset markets, types of forest carbon offset projects, and their key eligibility requirements.

Demonstrated understanding of timberland, or related, investment industry.

Excellent analytical and statistical skills.

Proficient with spreadsheet, word processing, database, and statistical software (such as R, Python, SAS) programs.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills, and demonstrated professional writing skills are a high priority.

Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as a team player in a dynamic work environment.

Demonstrated capacity to develop strong working relationships across a broad cross section of Campbell Global and JPMorgan Chase including clients and internal staff.

 

Miscellaneous:

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. These requirements may include sharing information in the firm’s vaccine record tool, vaccination or regular testing, mask wearing, social distancing and daily health checks. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

 

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions with client assets of $4 trillion. Our Asset Management division provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. We are the investment manager of choice for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors worldwide. With more than two centuries of experience, a broad range of core and alternative strategies, and investment professionals operating in every major market worldwide, teams offer investment experience and insight that few firms can match.

How to Apply:

Please follow the link to apply: https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210225596/?utm_medium=jobshare

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