Natural Resources Group – Investment Banking Associate - Calgary

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Calgary seeks an Associate in investment banking. This role involves developing content for strategic client meetings and guiding detailed financial analyses related to M&A transactions. Candidates must possess strong analytical and financial modeling skills, impeccable communication abilities, and a well-rounded academic background. This position offers exposure to the energy and mining sectors, along with opportunities for mentorship and leadership within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling skills are essential.
• Understanding of the M&A transaction cycle and processes is required.
• Impeccable communication skills are necessary for interaction with senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings regarding M&A or capital market transactions.
• Interact daily with senior team members to execute transactions.
• Guide and review valuation analysis like DCF and comparables.
• Mentor Associates and Analysts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial modelling skills

Impeccable communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution

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.