Natural Resources Group – Investment Banking Associate - Calgary

Testing Site - JPMC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking an Associate to participate in the full cycle of transactional execution within the North American Natural Resources coverage team in Calgary. You will develop expertise in energy and mining sectors, prepare client presentations, and mentor junior bankers while supporting senior bankers on live transactions.

You will collaborate with analysts and associates, travel as needed, and contribute to strategic M&A and capital markets work with rigorous financial analysis

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling abilities.
• Understanding of the M&A transaction cycle and steps in the process.
• Impeccable communication skills with clients and senior staff.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients on M&A or capital market transactions.
• Interact with senior team members and client management to execute transactions.
• Define, guide and review valuation analyses (DCF, comps, LBO).
• Define and review financial analyses for M&A or pitch situations, tailored to Natural Resources.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Associates and Analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Leadership

Education

Top-tier university

Job description

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 senior bankers. You will develop strong functional 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 their own transactions. You will join the global Associate class in the North American Natural Resources coverage team. Working with a broader team of over 80 bankers in the North American Natural Resources team, you will be provided opportunities to be involved real-time in transactions that may include frequent travel. In this role, you will be expected to develop deep expertise in the energy and mining industries, supporting clients operating in these areas.

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.
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analyses.
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations,tailoring analyses to the unique characteristics of the Natural Resources sector
• Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to Associates and Analysts.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling skills.
• Understanding of the M&A transaction cycle and the steps in the process.
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.