M&A Associate — Strategic Deals & Execution Excellence

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in New York seeks an Investment Banking Associate for the Strategic Investors Group (SIG) M&A team. You will be a key player in executing sponsor M&A deals and supporting capital raising capabilities within a leading global bank.

You will work with senior bankers, develop strong financial models, perform valuation analyses, and prepare presentations for clients and boards. The role offers mentoring, hands-on training, and clear development opportunities within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Prior front-office investment banking experience is preferred.
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Understanding of the transaction cycle and execution orientation.
• Excellent communication with senior professionals, clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Transaction execution: support due diligence, document preparation, negotiation etc. and liaising with relevant counterpart at the client/other advisers (accounting, legal, etc.)
• Lead development of all quantitative analysis and modeling activities including valuation (DCF, LBO), implementation of three statement financial models, detailed revenue build and other ad hoc analysis
• 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

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Quantitative analysis

Business writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Execution-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Job description

J.P. Morgan in New York seeks an Investment Banking Associate for the Strategic Investors Group (SIG) M&A team. You will be a key player in executing sponsor M&A deals and supporting capital raising capabilities within a leading global bank.

You will work with senior bankers, develop strong financial models, perform valuation analyses, and prepare presentations for clients and boards. The role offers mentoring, hands-on training, and clear development opportunities within a collaborative,