Investment Banking - Media & Communications - Analyst

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in New York is seeking a highly skilled Investment Banking Analyst to join their Media & Communications team. In this pivotal role, you'll assist in executing transactions, collaborating with senior bankers, and developing crucial functional skills in investment banking. Candidates should have strong financial acumen, relevant licenses, and a robust academic background. This position offers substantial hands-on learning and continuous professional growth in a dynamic team-focused atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Licensed candidates must hold SIE, Series 63, and Series 79.
• Previous experience in an investment banking front office or related role is required.
• Ability to understand the transaction cycle and be execution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence, document preparation, and negotiation for transactions.
• Collaborate with internal product and sector teams.
• Build complex financial models and perform valuation exercises.
• Draft presentation materials for M&A and capital markets transactions.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Finance expertise

Quantitative abilities

Business writing skills

Impeccable communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Degree from a top tier educational institution

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Investment Banking Analyst to join our dynamic Media & Communications Investment Banking team, offering an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high‑profile transactions and drive growth within a leading financial institution.

Job Summary

As an Analyst in the Investment Banking Division, you will be a key player in the execution of the firm's business. 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 M&A 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 and become a senior client executive who is capable of generating and executing your own transactions. 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

• Execute transactions: support due diligence, document preparation, negotiation etc and liaising with relevant counterpart at the client/other advisers (accounting, legal, etc)
• Working with J.P. Morgan product and sector teams
• Building and using complex financial models, completing valuation and analytical exercises
• Drafting presentation materials, management presentations, Board materials, Memorandums, and other presentation materials for use in M&A and capital markets transactions or strategic client dialogue keeping abreast of key market developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Must be licensed; SIE, Series 63, and Series 79
• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office, or related, role.
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills.
• A well‑rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Understanding of the transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented.
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business.
• Self‑directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently