Opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join J.P. Morgan’s EMEA Technology M&A team, based in London. 

The EMEA Tech M&A team is focused on originating and executing transactions involving publicly listed, sponsor-owned and other privately-held entities within the Technology sector across all regions in EMEA. Advisory mandates cover acquisitions, all-stock mergers, carve-outs, majority and minority stake sales, shareholder activism and hostile defence. 

As an Associate in the EMEA Tech M&A team, you will play a critical role in executing these assignments, partnering closely with Technology coverage, Country coverage and product teams within the Investment Bank.

Job responsibilities

Drive execution of transactions from launch to signing, comprising financial analysis, due diligence review and preparation of transaction materials, working closely both with internal teams and external stakeholders Perform detailed valuation (including DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables) and merger consequences analyses Model transaction structures, return profiles, and scenarios to assess optimal terms and economics for clients Support in the preparation of materials for client presentations, in partnership with Industry or Country coverage teams Manage communication with clients and counterparties throughout transaction process Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to junior team members Perform a variety of tasks, including opportunities to take on significant responsibility due to the team’s high deal flow and flat hierarchical structure Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, transaction developments and regulatory changes affecting the Technology sector

 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Prior investment banking experience at the Associate level, preferably within M&A or with significant focus on execution of M&A assignments Demonstrated technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency Ability to take ownership of transactions, with significant exposure to clients, other third-party advisors, and counterparties Detail-oriented, proactive and an ability to manage time appropriately across competing demands Keen interest in M&A, and a desire to work across various sub-sectors within Technology Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to teach and mentor junior team members

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Prior experience in M&A Prior Tech IB experience is desired but not mandatory Proficiency in a European language (in addition to English) is desired but not mandatory

 

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.