Are you a deal-driven Senior Associate ready to lead J.P. Morgan’s fintech M&A and partnership growth?
As a Senior Associate on our Corporate Development & Partnerships team, you will help drive Global Banking’s inorganic growth by evaluating and executing high-impact acquisitions, investments, and strategic partnerships across Global Investment Banking, Global Corporate Banking, and Commercial Banking.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end execution of corporate development initiatives, including acquisition and investment opportunities (from diligence through execution and integration support).
- Conduct financial and strategic analyses (e.g., business cases, valuation support, synergy assessment, and risk/mitigant articulation) to inform investment decisions.
- Monitor and report on the performance of acquisitions and investments; synthesize insights and recommend actions to improve outcomes.
- Perform market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential partners, including within the fintech ecosystem.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., product, technology, controls, legal, operations, and senior leadership) and external counterparties as appropriate.
- Support partnership development, including contribution to commercial terms, deal structuring, and negotiation support, in alignment with strategic objectives and applicable policies and controls.
- Prepare clear written materials and presentations for senior stakeholders, including investment committee-style updates and decision memos.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- 4+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, fintech, strategy, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting end-to-end transaction execution (e.g., M&A, minority investments, partnerships, and/or capital markets-related transactions).
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills; ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable recommendations and plans.
- Analytical and structured problem-solving approach; ability to assess competitive landscapes and identify emerging opportunities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and follow-through.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with fintech partnership models and/or fintech ecosystem coverage.
- Prior experience developing investment cases, including assessment of revenue opportunities, implementation considerations, and risk management.