Global Investment Banking, IPO, Associate ( Hong Kong)

J.P. Morgan; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an associate for the Hong Kong IPO Team within Global Investment Banking. You will work with senior bankers and a winning team, receiving training, mentoring, and development opportunities while contributing to IPO execution and capital raising.

You will develop strong functional skills across investment banking, with exposure to regulatory processes, due diligence, and cross-border transactions in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Law or related field.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills; Mandarin required; Cantonese a plus.
• Minimum 3 years in investment banking front office or related role.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on IPO process, regulatory requirements, market conditions, and strategic considerations.
• Conducting thorough due diligence on the company seeking to go public, including financial analysis, business model evaluation, and risk assessment.
• Preparing and reviewing documentation for the IPO and other corporate finance transactions, such as the prospectus and financial statements.
• Assisting in the valuation of the company and determining IPO pricing.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Managing the IPO execution, coordinating with legal, auditors, and underwriters.

Skills

Communication skills (Eng & Chi)

Independent work

Under pressure delivery

Detail oriented

Initiative & motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Economics/Law or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

As an associate in Hong Kong IPO Team under Global Investment Banking, You will work with expert professionals at the heart of a leading global investment bank. Senior bankers will get to know you - both as a person and as a valued member of a winning team. You will experience training, hands-on learning opportunities, continuous mentoring and feedback, and numerous development opportunities. You will use your related experience to contribute to the firm's IPO execution and capital raising capabilities while helping build J.P. Morgan's franchise and reputation in the marketplace. You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking. 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:

• Advising clients on the IPO process, including regulatory requirements, market conditions, and strategic considerations.
• Conducting thorough due diligence on the company seeking to go public, including financial analysis, business model evaluation, and risk assessment.
• Preparing and reviewing necessary documentation for the IPO and other corporate finance transactions, such as the prospectus, financial statements, and regulatory filings.
• Assisting in the valuation of the company and determining the appropriate pricing for the IPO.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Managing the execution of the IPO, including coordinating with various stakeholders such as legal advisors, auditors, and underwriters.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Economics, Law or other related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in an investment banking front office, or related role.
• Close attention to detail and ability to deliver output of a very high standard
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to deliver quality work under pressure
• Strong emphasis on good partnership, and a control-conscious team-working environment
• Demonstrate self-motivation and initiation, with a strong desire to learn the business and go the extra mile
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese. Proficiency in Mandarin is required and Cantonese is a plus.
• Strong analytical bend of mind and expert handling of MS Office suite products, Bloomberg and Factset etc..

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Awareness of investment banking solutions, regulatory backdrop, and services is a plus
• Execution experience in other equity capital markets products, including follow-on offerings, block trades, and/or convertible bonds.
• Strong partnership mindset and comfort operating in a control-focused environment.
• Professional qualifications is a plus e.g. CFA, CPA, FRM etc,.

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 objectives.

We recognize that our people are our 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, gender identity, gender expression, 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.

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank 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.

Join our IPO team based in Hong Kong!