Markets Strategic Investments & Corporate Development - Associate

Aumni; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive rewards

Health coverage

On-site wellness centers

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & inclusion

Resumo da oferta

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is looking for an Associate to join the Markets Investments & Acquisitions team within Digital Markets.

You will identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact strategic investments, warrants, NewCos/JVs, and portfolio initiatives across the FICC trading businesses, collaborating with leaders across Trading, Strategy, Legal, Compliance, and Technology. The role spans thematic research, due diligence, financial analysis, structuring, negotiation, and post-investment governance,

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years in investment banking, corporate development, or strategic investments.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with valuation and modeling experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Support evaluation and execution of investments, warrants, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct diligence across market landscape, financials, and strategic fit.
• Assist in structuring terms and negotiating investment agreements.
• Prepare materials for governance forums and investment committees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Support portfolio management and post-investment governance.
• Monitor industry trends and engage with external founders/investors.

Conhecimentos

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Ferramentas

PowerPoint

Excel

LLMs productivity tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Shape the future of FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) by helping identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact strategic investments and corporate development opportunities. In this highly cross-functional role, you’ll partner closely with senior Markets leaders and stakeholders across Trading, Digital Markets, CIB Strategy, Acquisitions & Strategic Investments, Legal, Compliance, Finance & Business Management, and Technology—plus external founders and investors—to deliver strategic outcomes that matter.

Job summary

The Markets Investments & Acquisitions team, within the broader Digital Markets business, manages strategic investment, warrant, acquisition, NewCo/JV, and portfolio-management / strategy opportunities across the FICC trading businesses, with thematic focus areas including digital assets, private markets, AI, electronic trading, market infrastructure, and data/workflow platforms. The Associate will support the full lifecycle of opportunities—from thematic research and sourcing through diligence, financial analysis, structuring, negotiation, execution, and post-investment governance—translating complex market, product, financial, and strategic inputs into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Job responsibilities

• Support evaluation and execution of strategic investments, warrants, acquisitions, NewCos/JVs, and other strategic initiatives across FICC and related Markets businesses
• Conduct diligence and analysis across market landscape/competition, company/product, financials/valuation, strategic fit, and key risk/control/reputational/execution considerations
• Assist in structuring and negotiating investment, warrant, equity-grant, and acquisition terms, including cash-efficient structures linked to strategic commercial relationships
• Prepare senior-ready materials for governance forums and investment committees (e.g., investment memos, market maps, strategic assessments, valuation outputs, decision materials)
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (FICC businesses, Digital Markets, Strategy, ASI, Legal, Compliance, F&BM, Technology, and partner LOBs) to drive alignment, diligence, and execution
• Support portfolio management and post-investment governance, including KPI tracking, quarterly portfolio reviews, and board/observer materials
• Track industry trends and emerging opportunities; develop thematic research/market maps and engage with external founders, fintechs, incumbents, and investors to support sourcing and market intelligence

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, strategic investments, private equity/growth equity, venture capital, strategy, management consulting, markets, fintech, or another analytical/transaction-oriented role
• Strong analytical and financial skills (financial statements, valuation, scenario analysis, transaction comparables, business-case development)
• Strong interest in financial markets, FICC products, market structure, fintech, and strategic investing
• Ability to evaluate companies across strategic and financial dimensions (product-market fit, revenue model, competitive positioning, scalability, risks, and strategic relevance)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce senior-ready recommendations and materials
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment; strong PowerPoint/Excel skills and comfort using LLMs/productivity tools while adhering to firm policies and controls

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with M&A, strategic investments, warrants, equity investments, commercial partnerships, JVs/NewCos, or corporate development processes
• Familiarity with FICC markets (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities, Securitized Products, financing), electronic trading, market infrastructure, or post-trade workflows
• Exposure to digital assets/tokenization, private markets, AI, data/analytics platforms, electronic trading venues, workflow platforms, or capital markets infrastructure
• Experience in market mapping/competitive analysis/investment screening/due diligence and build/buy/partner frameworks; comfort operating in a small, high-impact team with broad responsibilities

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Drive high-impact strategic minority investments and corporate development for FICC across digital assets, AI, and market infrastructure.