Associate – Investment Banking, General Industries & Financial Sponsors Group Coverage

As an Associate in our Investment Banking coverage team based in either Sydney or Melbourne you will be a key contributorand at times a leaderof work streams in the groups transaction execution marketing and client coverage initiatives for General Industries (GI) and Financial Sponsors Group (FSG) clients. You will also play a part in driving the culture capabilities and overall strategy of the business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the full cycle of transactional execution for GI and FSG clients including preparing marketing pitches reviewing and formulating financial analysis and preparing and presenting internal and client presentations.
• Play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with and supporting analysts as well as assisting more senior bankers.
• Strengthen your analytical modelling writing and presentation skills and demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer capable of generating and executing your own transactions.
• Be knowledgeable about the global and Australian GI and FSG sectors and their participants collaborating closely with colleagues across J.P. Morgans global platform and Australian product groups.
• Be highly enthusiastic about J.P. Morgans mission and be driven and committed to its success.
• Work with the broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates across the APAC region and be involved in real-time transactions that may include travel.

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:

• Minimum 34 years prior work experience in investment banking with exposure to GI and/or Financial Sponsors Group clients and an awareness of the products and services provided.
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• A general understanding of the M&A and capital markets transaction cycle and processes involved.
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals clients and key stakeholders in other product groups.
• Proactive highly motivated and committed with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.