Associate Banker- Life Science Banking -Associate

Testing Site - JPMC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC in Denver seeks a Life Sciences Associate Banker to partner with founders and management teams across biotech, pharma, medical devices, and CROs, delivering strategic financial advice and a full spectrum of banking solutions.

You will help grow relationships, perform portfolio reviews, and collaborate with partners across the firm to provide cash management, credit, FX, and merchant services while navigating capital markets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a banking, venture, credit, or treasury role.
• Exposure to life sciences or healthcare sectors preferred.
• FINRA Series 79, 63 and SIE licenses required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of innovation and customer-centric service.
• Provide tailored banking solutions to life sciences clients.
• Develop and retain profitable client relationships in a competitive market.
• Collaborate with partners across the firm to deliver strategic financial advice.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic financial advice

Leadership

Credit risk assessment

Regulatory licenses

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Are you passionate about the innovation economy and energized by working with founders and high-growth companies? Do you thrive on building relationships and providing strategic financial advice to clients shaping the future of healthcare? If so, a role as a Life Sciences Associate Banker may be the perfect fit.

As an Associate Banker in our Life Sciences group, you will partner with exceptional founders and management teams at companies ranging from Series A startups to established, commercialized companies valued a few billion dollars, spanning FDA-regulated subsectors such as biotech, pharma services, medical devices, tools &diagnostics, CROs and CDMOs. You will support the banking team to support clients and solution their banking needs such as cash management, liquidity solutions, credit, FX, card, and merchant services, as well as act as a trusted advisor to navigate the capital markets and make meaningful connections with capital providers and the life sciences ecosystem.

You will work as part of a team to introduce our comprehensive solutions to clients, closely collaborating with various partners across the firm to deliver strategic advice and drive growth. You will help bankers uncover new prospects, deepen existing client relationships, complete portfolio reviews, build market share, and drive both internal and external client dialogue.

Job Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of innovation and a customer-centric mindset
• Stay up-to-date with life sciences industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation or strategic partnerships
• Provide tailored banking solutions to clients from Series A through late-stage and public company growth
• Find ways to drive new client acquisition in partnership with bankers
• Embrace a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 2+ years in a similar banking, venture, credit, or treasury role, ideally with exposure to life sciences or healthcare sectors
• Outstanding professional reputation and integrity
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and retain new and profitable relationships in a highly competitive environment
• Ability to assess risks inherent in complex credit transactions and mitigate, structure, and negotiate accordingly
• Extensive knowledge of products and services
• FINRA Series 79, 63, and Securities Industry Essentials licenses required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Superior knowledge of market dynamics and business environment preferred
• Excellent problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills