Posting Description:

As an Associate you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting more senior bankers. You will have strong function skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing his/her own transactions. Most importantly, the candidate will be highly enthusiastic about J.P. Morgan's mission and be driven and committed to its success. You will join the global Associate class in an Industry, Country Coverage or Product Team. Working with a broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates in the region, you will be provided opportunities to be involved real-time in transactions that may include frequent travel.

Job Responsibilities:

Working with senior bankers in originating, structuring and executing financing and advisory transactions across various products including M&As, IPOs, bonds, loans and structured products Developing content in marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact Creating financial models and detailed valuation analysis for pitches / projects  Interacting with senior team members and client management teams to execute transactions and identifying and managing all risks in a given deal Guiding, reviewing and coordinating the analytic work of junior bankers to move marketing / execution process forward Liaising with internal and external parties on transactions (e.g. lawyers, accountants, counterparties)  Providing leadership and mentorship in guiding and training junior bankers and research analysts Leading client negotiations, Q&A process and management interviews

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Economics or a related field from a top tier educational institution Minimum 3 years of work experience in an investment banking front office role Strong financial modelling skills Understands transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented Impeccable communication details with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities and skills

Experience in agriculture, consumer and retail across APAC Investment Banking is preferred