Investment Banking - EMEA Technology - Associate - London

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank in Greater London is seeking an Associate to join their Investment Banking Technology team. This role involves executing investment banking mandates, conducting detailed valuation analyses, and preparing necessary financial materials. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in investment banking, excellent financial modelling skills, and demonstrate the ability to handle high-pressure situations while multitasking. Strong interpersonal skills for client engagement and a commitment to mentorship are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant full-time prior experience in investment banking.
• Ability to handle pressure while multitasking.
• High level of work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed valuation analysis including DCF and LBO.
• Support daily deal execution and project management.
• Prepare presentation materials for corporate finance transactions.

Skills

Financial modelling/valuation skills

Client interaction

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking under pressure

Job description

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to work in a dynamic team and to contribute to our Investment Banking business.

The J.P Morgan Technology team is composed of a team of professionals with very strong client relationships across a broad range of leading companies in a wide range of Technology verticals, including Software, Internet and Fintech verticals among others.

As an Associate within the Investment banking Technology team, you will be a pivotal player in the origination and execution of investment banking mandates across all major product areas. Your responsibilities include participating 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 for use in M&A, public or private capital markets transactions and strategic dialogue.

You will have plenty of opportunities to work with expert professionals at the heart of a leading global investment bank and will get exposure to formal training, hands-on learning opportunities, continuous mentoring and feedback, and numerous development opportunities. You are expected to develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking and become a senior client executive who is capable of generating and executing your own transactions. Joining here means you’ll become part of our inclusive teams and culture, unified by the firm’s mission and commitment to success.

Job responsibilities

• Perform detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analysis
• Support daily deal execution and project management of clients
• Prepare presentation books, management presentations, Board materials, Memorandums, and other presentation materials for use in corporate finance transactions or strategic client dialogue
• Perform detailed combination, transaction structuring analysis and other financial analysis
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
• Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to junior team members

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Relevant full-time prior experience in investment banking as part of a country or sector coverage team, with a track record of assisting with executing M&A and capital markets transactions
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in-person and virtually in a professional and mature manner
• Proven financial modelling/valuation skills and experience in working with corporate finance related topics
• Ability to handle pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects
• High level of work ethic, comfortable working in a team environment and willing to coach junior team members with respect
• High level of attention to detail and developed time management skills
• Highly organized, detail orientated and proactive

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Previous TMT coverage experience

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.