VP, EMEA FIG Insurance Investment Banking

Testing Site - JPMC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking a Senior Associate/VP to join the EMEA FIG Insurance team.

The role leads day-to-day execution on live transactions, oversees analysts, and collaborates with product and cross-border colleagues to deliver strategic advice for insurers. The candidate should bring significant IB experience across the Insurance sector, strong modelling skills in Excel, and proven origination and client-management abilities.

Qualifications

• Significant Investment Banking experience with strong track record in Financial Institutions, ideally Insurance exposure across products and transaction types.
• Proven project leadership and process management skills; ability to run multiple cross-border transactions under tight timelines and manage senior client and adviser interactions effectively.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical abilities, including expert Excel modelling and valuation; proficient in building and reviewing detailed financial models for live transactions.
• Demonstrated origination contribution (idea generation, relationship development, pitch leadership) and an ability to convert opportunities into mandates; strong communication and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage origination and execution of complex M&A and capital markets transactions for insurance clients (buyside, sellside, carveouts, take privates, portfolio/asset sales).
• Oversee and review financial analysis, valuation and modelling (DCF, comps, merger models, LBOs); guide teams through large and complex valuation exercises.
• Develop and present strategic advice and materials to clients, including board-level executives; contribute to idea generation and pipeline development for EMEA insurance themes.
• Coordinate workstreams with internal product partners and external advisers; manage due diligence, documentation and negotiations from pitch to close.
• Drive marketing initiatives, pitches and thought leadership tailored to insurance market developments; monitor regulatory changes and translate insights into client opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; set quality standards, provide training and feedback; support recruiting and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Ensure high quality deliverables, strong client relationships and adherence to risk, conduct and compliance requirements.

Skills

Client management

Cross-border execution

Financial analysis

Valuation modelling

Relationship development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (MBA / CFA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking a Senior Associate/VP to join the EMEA FIG Insurance team.

The role leads day-to-day execution on live transactions, oversees analysts, and collaborates with product and cross-border colleagues to deliver strategic advice for insurers. The candidate should bring significant IB experience across the Insurance sector, strong modelling skills in Excel, and proven origination and client-management abilities.