Investment Banking - Innovation Economy / Technology M&A - Associate - London

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank is seeking a motivated Associate to join its EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team in London. The role involves driving the execution of transactions, performing valuation analysis, and preparing client presentation materials. Candidates should have prior investment banking experience, strong corporate finance skills, and a keen interest in Technology and Life Sciences. This position offers significant client exposure and responsibility in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior investment banking experience at the Associate level / M&A experience required.
• Demonstrated technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency.
• Detail-oriented, proactive and able to manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of transactions from launch to signing.
• Perform detailed valuation analysis.
• Prepare materials for client presentations.
• Manage communication with clients and advisors.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Corporate finance proficiency

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interest in Technology and Life Sciences

Job description

Overview

Opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join J.P. Morgan's EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team, based in London. The EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team works with innovative, high‑growth companies in the Technology and Life Sciences space across all regions of EMEA. The team supports founder‑led and VC‑backed companies exiting to corporates and PE sponsors, through minority or majority transactions. As an Associate on the EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team, you will play a critical role in originating and executing these assignments, partnering closely with industry and country coverage teams, and other product teams within the Investment Bank.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of transactions from launch to signing, including preparation of marketing materials, financial analysis, due diligence review and preparation of other transaction materials, working closely both with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Perform detailed valuation analysis
• Model transaction structures, return profiles, and scenarios to assess optimal terms and economics for clients
• Prepare materials for client presentations
• Manage communication with clients, counterparties and other advisors throughout the transaction process
• Take on significant responsibility due to the team's high deal flow and flat hierarchical structure
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, transaction developments and technology innovations

Qualifications

• Prior investment banking experience at the Associate level / M&A experience required
• Demonstrated technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency
• Ability to take ownership of transactions, with significant exposure to clients, other third‑party advisors, and counterparties
• Detail‑oriented, proactive and an ability to manage time appropriately across competing demands
• Keen interest in Technology and Life Sciences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in M&A
• Prior Tech IB experience is desired but not mandatory
• Proficiency in a European language (in addition to English) is desirable but not mandatory

Regulated Activity

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.