Asset Management, Global Transport Group (GTG), Vice President (Acquisitions)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Vice President for the Acquisitions Team within its Global Alternatives Group. This role requires over seven years of experience in M&A, strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in the transportation sector. Responsibilities include analyzing acquisition targets, building valuation models, and preparing documentation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess superior negotiating capabilities in complex transactions.

Qualifications

• More than seven years of banking experience within a top-tier investment bank.
• Track record in corporate M&A and legal documentation.
• Ability to guide and develop junior team members.
• Interest in transportation sectors including maritime and aviation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and identify potential acquisition targets.
• Build valuation models for acquisitions.
• Guide due diligence reviews on target companies.
• Prepare M&A process documentation.
• Develop negotiation strategies and positions.
• Communicate status and present opportunities to investors.
• Lead and develop junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business or Law

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Global Alternatives Group ("Global Alts"), a division of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, comprised of Real Estate, Infrastructure, Transportation ("GTG"), Private Equity, Private Credit, Liquid Alternatives and Hedge Fund Strategies, has approximately $168 billion of assets under management. With over 700 professionals worldwide and over 40 years of experience, Global Alts is a trusted advisor to the world's most respected corporations, governments, institutions and high net worth investors.

A vacancy has arisen for a Vice President on the Acquisitions Team of the Global Transportation Group within Global Alts, in London. The position will play an important role in GTG's investment strategy, developing the identification and execution of corporate mergers and acquisitions ("M&A").

Responsibilities

• M&A Process: work with senior management to analyze and identify potential acquisition targets aligned with the Fund's investment mandate.
• Valuation & Pricing: build analytical models that value potential acquisitions, assess the impact of synergies, and select appropriate valuation techniques.
• M&A Process Management: develop a context‑dependent approach (broad auction versus negotiated sale) with junior and external resources.
• Due Diligence: guide internal and external resources on a comprehensive, structured review of target company contracts, agreements, financials, tax position, customers, IP, IT, HR, regulatory and environmental compliance, shareholding structures and other relevant factors.
• Documentation: prepare letters of intent, preliminary non‑binding indications of interest, definitive agreements, representations and warranties and closing conditions and other M&A process documents.
• Negotiation: position final bid, structure, representations and warranties and closing conditions to the benefit of the Fund.
• Communication: keep senior GTG investment team members and the Investment Committee apprised of deal status, secure buy‑in to new transaction opportunities and present to Fund investors when needed.
• Team Leadership: guide and develop junior team members.

Qualifications

• More than seven years of banking experience within a top‑tier bulge‑bracket investment bank in either the M&A group or Transportation Coverage team.
• Track record in corporate M&A and command over the full M&A process and legal documents underpinning corporate acquisitions.
• A legal background and/or degree (preferred).
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, financial, time‑management and organizational skills.
• Ability to guide and develop junior team members.
• Interest in and experience with the transportation sectors (maritime, energy logistics, aviation, railcar, container leasing, vehicle fleets, etc.).
• Advanced working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and self‑motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment across multiple time zones.
• Strong multi‑tasking, time‑management and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Master’s or graduate degree in Business or Law.
• Previous experience working with transportation sectors.
• Series 7 and Series 63 license holder.
• Project finance, private equity, and financial sponsors experience.
• Superior analytical skills and deep understanding of deployment of processes and controls across complex multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with contractual and financial arrangements and documentation underpinning equity and debt investments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Robust knowledge of financial modelling and strong quantitative analytical skills plus accounting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across multiple time zones.
• Presentation skills with board‑level presentation experience.
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and ability to mentor and train junior resources.
• Ability to negotiate complex transactions (e.g. joint ventures, syndicate deals) involving equity investments.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and working knowledge of databases and reference sources.
• Fluency in at least one foreign language (in addition to English), especially French, Spanish, German or Chinese (Mandarin).
• Master’s Degree from a globally‑recognised institution.