Executive Director, M&A – Auto, Aerospace & Defence (EMEA)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank seeks an Executive Director to lead the Diversified Industries team focusing on mid-market automotive and aerospace sectors. The position involves managing complex M&A transactions, developing junior bankers, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have extensive investment banking experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of financial analysis and client engagement. Exceptional communication and strategic skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in investment banking transactions, especially in automotive, aerospace, and defence sectors.
• Exceptional ethics and judgement in decision-making.
• Mastery of financial analysis and valuation techniques.
• Proven track record in client relationship management.
• Strong leadership within high-performing teams.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, with strategic initiative management.
• Outstanding communication skills to articulate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic content for high-level client meetings.
• Drive client and senior team engagement to lead transaction execution.
• Originate and expand relationships with clients in specified sectors.
• Oversee complex valuation analyses and provide expert guidance.
• Lead financial analysis for M&A transactions.
• Mentor and develop junior talent within the team.

Skills

Investment banking leadership

Financial modelling

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Job description

A leading global investment bank seeks an Executive Director to lead the Diversified Industries team focusing on mid-market automotive and aerospace sectors. The position involves managing complex M&A transactions, developing junior bankers, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should have extensive investment banking experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of financial analysis and client engagement. Exceptional communication and strategic skills are essential for this role.