Investment Banking - Leveraged Finance (Basic Materials)- Vice President

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is looking for an experienced Vice President in Leveraged Finance to join their industry-leading team in New York. The role involves developing strong relationships with corporate clients and facilitating deals across banking products including M&A and capital raises.

Ideal candidates should possess over 6 years of front-office Leveraged Finance experience along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Leveraged Finance (front office).
• Experience training junior bankers is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary day-to-day client point of contact on transactions.
• Reviewing and coordinating the work of junior bankers.
• Identifying and managing risks in given deals.

Skills

Leveraged Finance experience

Quantitative and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Vice President – Leveraged Finance

We are seeking an experienced Vice President to join our industry-leading Leveraged Finance team. As a Vice President in Leveraged Finance, you’ll have experience developing strong relationships with corporate and financial clients and working across different products. You’ll work on deals and transactions across the spectrum of our banking products, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, loans, and equity capital and debt capital raises.

Job Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary day-to-day client point of contact and lead banker on capital markets transactions
• Reviewing and coordinating the analytic work of junior bankers to move marketing/execution process forward
• Refining marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact
• Overseeing the creation of financial projection models
• Identifying and managing all risks in a given deal
• Liaising with other internal and external parties on transactions (eg. lawyers, accountants, counterparties)

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 6+ years of experience in Leveraged Finance (front office)
• Bachelors degree in related field
• Experience training junior bankers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity
• Very strong quantitative and analytical skills (including Excel modeling and valuation work)
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions
• Adaptability, able to manage projects independently and be ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• Excellent understanding of financial, legal and reputational risks facing large integrated investment banks in today’s environment.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans