Investment Banking - Natural Resources - Associate

Testing Site - JPMC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking an Associate in its Natural Resources group to participate in the full cycle of transactional execution, including marketing pitches, financial analysis and client presentations. You will lead and mentor junior team members and collaborate with analysts while traveling on transactions as needed.

The role emphasizes strong modelling, communication with senior professionals, and ownership of transaction workstreams within a global IB platform.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office Associate role.
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Execution oriented with a deep understanding of the transaction cycle and the steps in the process.
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other lines of business.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions.
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives.
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analyses.
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to Associates and Analysts.
• Participate in graduate recruiting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Leadership

Independent worker

Execution-focused

Education

Top-tier university degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

As an Associate in our Natural Resources group, you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting more senior bankers. You will develop strong function skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing their own transactions. You will join the global Associate class in an Industry, Country Coverage or Product Team. Working with a broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates in the region, you will be provided opportunities to be involved real-time in transactions that may include frequent travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analyses
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations
• Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to Associates and Analysts
• Participate in graduate recruiting

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office Associate role
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Execution oriented with a deep understanding of the transaction cycle and the steps in the process
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other lines of business
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently