Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Associate – Deals & Growth

JPMorganChase; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate for the Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group to support senior members, build client relationships, and contribute to transaction execution for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business/finance, 2+ years in financial services, and FINRA Series 79/63 and SIE (or within 90 days). Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience in financial services, investment banking, commercial banking, or private equity.
• FINRA Series 79, Series 63, and SIE required (or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong work ethic, motivation, and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities.
• Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior members of the Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group, sector coverage, and product bankers to prospect, pitch, and execute transactions on behalf of private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
• Support client meetings and drafting sessions; assist in analyzing business plans and participating in due diligence sessions.
• Examine the strategic and financial merits of proposed transactions for marketing and business development purposes.
• Play an active role in the execution of mandated deals, including client advisory work, structuring and negotiation of legal documents, and coordination of distribution.
• Prepare presentations to sponsor clients to support business development efforts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to enhance overall JPMorganChase relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate with product partners across the firm to maximize collaboration in sponsor coverage efforts.
• Perform portfolio reviews of sponsor clients to assess new opportunities across various products and summarize key findings in presentations.
• Manage internal processes related to coverage efforts and information/KPI tracking.
• Work closely with internal support departments to ensure seamless deal closing and funding.
• Assist with the development and mentorship of Analysts on the team.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Leadership

Integrity

Initiative

Client interaction

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance

Job description

JPMorganChase in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate for the Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group to support senior members, build client relationships, and contribute to transaction execution for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business/finance, 2+ years in financial services, and FINRA Series 79/63 and SIE (or within 90 days). Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration are essential.