Investment Banking - Power & Renewables- Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks an Associate in the Natural Resources group to participate in the full cycle of transaction execution, including preparing pitches, financial analysis, and committee memoranda.

You will work with analysts and associates, lead execution efforts, and contribute to real-time deals with significant travel involved. The role requires strong modelling skills, a solid investment banking background, and the ability to interact with senior management and clients.

Qualifications

• Prior front-office investment banking experience.
• Top-tier academic background.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Execution-focused with understanding of transaction cycles.
• Excellent communication with senior professionals and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for client meetings regarding M&A or capital market transactions.
• Interact with senior team members and client management to execute transactions.
• Define, guide and review detailed valuation analyses (DCF, comps, LBO).
• Conduct financial analyses within M&A/pitch contexts.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Analysts and Associates.
• Participate in graduate recruiting.

Skills

Investment banking

Financial modelling

M&A experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Top-tier undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

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 role.
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Understands transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented.
• Impeccable communication details 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