M&A Associate: Lead Deals, Strategy & Execution

Testing Site - JPMC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC in Chicago seeks an Associate in M&A to participate in the full cycle of transactions—from marketing pitches to client presentations—working with analysts and associates on a large regional team. You will help prepare financial analyses, committee memoranda and client materials while developing leadership execution skills.

The role requires 3 years of front-office investment banking or equivalent due diligence experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong financial modelling

Qualifications

• 3 years of prior work experience in an investment banking front office role or in a relevant top-tier consulting role (financial, commercial, or operational due diligence).
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong financial modelling skills are essential.
• Understands transaction cycles and is execution oriented.
• Impeccable communication with senior professionals, clients and stakeholders.
• Self-directed, highly motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A transactions.
• Interact with senior team members and client management to execute transactions and discuss strategic options.
• Define and review valuation analyses (DCF, comps, LBO).
• Define and review financial analyses in M&A contexts or pitch situations.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Associates and Analysts.
• Participate in graduate recruiting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Execution oriented

Communication

Independent

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Testing Site - JPMC in Chicago seeks an Associate in M&A to participate in the full cycle of transactions—from marketing pitches to client presentations—working with analysts and associates on a large regional team. You will help prepare financial analyses, committee memoranda and client materials while developing leadership execution skills.

The role requires 3 years of front-office investment banking or equivalent due diligence experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong financial modelling