This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to work in a dynamic team and to contribute to our Investment Banking business. 

Seize this thrilling chance to join JP Morgan's UK Diversified Industries business as an Experienced Associate. This dynamic team holds a leading position in the sector, covering a large share of the UK listed corporate client base and a vast array of private/sponsor-held assets. 

The team covers a large share of the UK listed corporate client base as well as a vast array of private / sponsor-held assets. Companies covered include a mix of capital goods, business/support services, automotive, aerospace & defence, building products, chemicals, infrastructure and transport companies.

We provide clients with advice in relation to domestic and cross border acquisitions, mergers and disposals as well as advice and the execution of equity issuances and capital structure and more broadly around corporate strategy. This advice is in specific cases provided alongside a corporate broking role which involves extensive interaction with our equity research and equity sales teams as well as the CEO and CFO of the client.

As an Experienced Associate within UK Diversified Industries team, you will be instrumental in maintaining strategic communication with key clients and executing M&A and capital market transactions. Your role will involve direct engagement with C-suite management and Boards. You will also collaborate with colleagues from various countries and product teams such as M&A, ECM, DCM, etc. Your responsibilities will include advising our existing client base, marketing to potential clients (both public and private), and executing transactions for our clients, including M&A, equity capital markets, and debt capital markets mandates.

Job responsibilities 

Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives Define, guide and review detailed valuation analysis, including DCFs and LBOs, trading comparables and transaction comparables  Define, guide and review detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions  Maintain regular dialogue with clients and potential clients  Structure and execution of transactions (M&A / equity capital markets / debt capital markets)  Liaise with J.P. Morgan product teams and global sector teams  Liaise with UK equities and research departments 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

Proven Investment Banking or Buy-Side experience  Proficient financial modelling / valuation / analytical / numeracy skills, including strong proficiency with DCFs, LBOs and DDMs. Ability to react well to pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects  Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner High level of attention to detail, proactivity and time management  Comfort in and commitment to an inclusive teamwork environment Ability to comfortably interact with people in a professional and mature manner  Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity

 

This role encompasses the performance of regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the relevant regulatory authorities to carry out such activities.