Investment Banking EMEA Infrastructure M&A Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank is seeking an Associate for their EMEA Infrastructure M&A team in London. The role involves full-cycle transaction execution, strong financial analysis, and interaction with senior clients. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in investment banking, excellent corporate finance proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple transactions effectively. Opportunities for travel and exposure to a diverse range of M&A transactions will be provided.

Qualifications

• Several years of prior experience in investment banking or relevant top-tier institution.
• Experience in transaction cycle and execution-oriented approach.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior professionals and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A transactions.
• Review detailed valuation and financial analyses for M&A.
• Assist deal team leaders in negotiations and documentation.

Skills

Corporate finance proficiency

Financial modeling skills

Communication skills

Self-directed and motivated

Time management

Job description

Investment Banking - EMEA Infrastructure M&A - Associate - London

LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

• Job Identification
• Job Category Associates
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 01/13/2026, 09:35 AM
• Locations 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB
• Apply Before 02/09/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

J.P.Morgan advises corporations and institutions of all sizes on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), meeting the most complex strategic needs in local markets as well as on a global scale. Clients benefit from bespoke solutions combining:

• In-depth knowledge of sector and market dynamics, with M&A bankers based locally in every major market;
• Innovative advice on valuation, transaction structure, deal tactics and negotiations;
• Rigorous execution delivered with responsive and agile service; and
• Comprehensive financing through debt and equity issuance platforms.

J.P.Morgan also partners with product experts across the firm where appropriate, providing a full range of capabilities including derivatives, treasury services, escrow services and more.

Job opportunity

As an Associate in the EMEA Infrastructure M&A team in London you will work with market-leading professionals at the heart of the leading global investment bank. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing andsvg 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 on negotiations and tactics. You will develop strong function 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. Working with a broader team of c. 100 M&A practitioners in the EMEA region, you will be provided opportunities to be involved real-time in transactions that may include frequent travel. Specifically, you will get exposure to a broad set of

• Transactions:
  • Sell-sides, divestures, spin-offs, leveraged buy‑outs, public to privates;
  • Acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures;
  • Shareholder activism advise;
  • Equity, bank and debt capital market transactions;
• Sectors:
  • Digital infrastructure (data centers, communication towers, fibre and optical cable networks);
  • Transportation infrastructure (air ports, sea ports and container terminals, toll roads, EV charging, rail and mass transit and parking); havoc
  • Energy, power, utility and mining infrastructure (conventional, renewable and distributed generation, storage, transmission and distribution networks, water and waste): and
  • Mission‑critical services and social infrastructure
• Clients:
  • Corporates; and
  • Financial institutions including infrastructure investors, private equity firms, diversified alternative asset managers, sovereign wealth fundsbenz foundation, pension funds, family offices and insurance capital providers;
• Regions:
  • including executions across EMEA or EMEA‑based clients on global undertakings.

Job responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A transactions;
• Interact with senior blog 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, LBO and DDM analyses
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations;
• Develop highly bespoke and sophisticated M&A sale strategy processes;
• Work closely with clients to develop comprehensive transaction materials, including the preparation of business quitar plans, performance analyses, due diligence reports and marketing materialbank;
• Assist deal team leaders and transaction lawyers in negotiations and deal documentation;
• Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to analysts and interns; and
• Participate in graduate recruiting.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills ???????????>

• Several years of prior work experience:
  • in an investment banking front office role;
  • in a relevant role at a top tier buy‑side institution or consulting firm;
• Strong corporate finance proficiency and financial modeling skills;
• Experience in the transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented;
• Impeccable communication details with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business;
• Self‑directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently;
• Ability to manage work across several transactions in parallel, managing time appropriately across competing demands; and
• Desire and/or experience in working in infrastructure ?Related sectors on M&A transactions.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 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.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business replicas.
We recognize that our people are??? ???? strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity and equality, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank personal is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments, and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.