Benjamin Manchester

About Benjamin Manchester

ich spreche Deutsch | Je parle français || أنا أفهم اللغة العربية My name is Benjamin Carrillo Manchester and I am a Quantitative Risk professional with over 8 years of experience in climate, nature, and financial risk modeling, as well as data science and financial analysis. I am a PhD candidate in Financial Engineering from Columbia University and hold a Master’s in Business Analytics from MIT, I specialize in developing advanced models and strategies to drive resilience, optimize portfolios, and address emerging risks. In my current role, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design macroeconomic models, assess climate and nature risks, and integrate insights into broader risk frameworks. I leverage tools such as Python, R, SQL, and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow to analyze complex datasets and develop innovative risk solutions. My expertise also includes using GIS tools like QGIS for physical climate risk modeling, as well as integrating financial data from platforms like Refinitiv, FactSet, and Bloomberg Terminal. My professional experience spans major firms including BlackRock, UBS, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and McKinsey & Co. I have a strong track record of staying at the forefront of research and using industry-standard tools to align regulatory requirements with actionable climate and nature risk strategies. Beyond work, I’m a former college athlete passionate about giving back to the sport of Tennis. On weekends, you’ll often find me playing chess at Washington Square Park, blending strategic thinking with a love for the game. My passion for sustainable finance and my strong technical foundation enable me to bridge quantitative analysis with strategic decision-making, contributing to a resilient and sustainable future. My primary research areas include asset planning, illiquid asset cashflow forecasting, stress testing, pricing under variance gamma, and Explainable AI in financial risk management.

Experience

1. Executive Director - Climate, Nature & Social Risk Business Implementation (Americas)

   JPMorganChase

   Mar 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Leading the design, execution, and strategic direction of climate, nature, and social (CNS) risk initiatives across JPMorganChase\'s Lines of Business and Risk functions in the Americas (U.S, Canada, and Latin America).Key responsibilities include- Partnering with Lines of Business and firmwide Risk Management to identify, prioritize, and implement CNS risk frameworks and analytical capabilities- Leading firmwide risk exposure deep dives and strategic projects, presenting findings to senior management- Serving as regional lead for Legal Entity compliance with CNS risk frameworks, supporting governance through regional boards and risk committees in partnership with Legal Entity Chief Risk Officers- Driving global consistency in regulatory responses in close coordination with Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Sustainability, and CNS regional leads- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across all grades and functions to foster collaboration and resilienceBeyond my core role, I\'m an active member of JPMorganChase\'s PRIDE ERG in New York and work with the firm\'s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs — contributing to a culture where everyone can bring their full self to work.

Education

• IMG Academy

  High School Diploma

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Master's degree

• Institut auf dem Rosenberg

  High School Diploma

• Yale University

  Bachelor's degree

• Columbia University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD