Investment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions - Associate

🏢 JP Morgan
📍 New York, United StatesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 6mo ago
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We are seeking an experienced Associate to join our industry-leading M&A team. The role involves participating in the full cycle of transactional execution, including preparing marketing pitches, conducting and presenting financial analyses (DCF, comparables, LBO analyses), and developing client presentations. You will lead and mentor Analysts and Associates, interact with senior management and clients, and contribute to graduate recruiting. The position requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong financial modelling skills, with an execution-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills.
Required Skills
Finance, Legal & Governance
Financial ModelingValuationDCF
Business, Sales & Management
Client Relationship ManagementMentoring
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Team LeadershipSelf-MotivationExecution
🎁 Benefits & Perks
comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more
Requirements
Associate with at least 3 years of investment banking front-office or relevant due diligence experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong financial modelling skills. Candidates should understand the transaction cycle, be execution-focused, and possess impeccable communication with senior professionals and clients. The role includes leadership and mentorship responsibilities with opportunities to participate in the full M&A cycle and graduate recruiting.
Description

 

As an Associate in M&A you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting more senior bankers. You will develop strong function skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing their own transactions. Working with a broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates in the region, you will be provided opportunities to be involved real-time in transactions that may include frequent travel.
 

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A transactions
  • Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
  • Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analyses
  • Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations
  • Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to Associates and Analysts
  • Participate in graduate recruiting  
     

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 3 years prior work experience:
    • in an investment banking front office role
    • in a relevant role at a top tier consulting firm (financial, commercial, or operational due diligence)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong financial modelling skills
  • Understands transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented
  • Impeccable communication details with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business.
  • Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently
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