Investment Banking - Mergers & Acquisitions - Associate
at J.P. Morgan
Posted 17 days ago
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The Associate will play a key role on the M&A team, participating across the full transaction cycle including preparing marketing pitches, financial and valuation analyses, and client/internal presentations. The role involves leading execution efforts, supervising analysts and associates, and interacting directly with senior bankers and client management teams. Candidates will develop deep investment banking skills and are expected to drive deal execution, provide mentorship, and support graduate recruiting. The position may require frequent travel and contributes to mid-cap M&A transactions in the region.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Chicago
- Country
- United States
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL, United States
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
