DescriptionOpportunity for a highly motivated individual to join J.P. Morgans EMEA Technology M&A team based in London.
The EMEA Tech M&A team is focused on originating and executing transactions involving publicly listed sponsorowned and other privatelyheld entities within the Technology sector across all regions in EMEA. Advisory mandates cover acquisitions allstock mergers carveouts majority and minority stake sales shareholder activism and hostile defence.
As an Associate in the EMEA Tech M&A team you will play a critical role in executing these assignments partnering closely with Technology coverage Country coverage and product teams within the Investment Bank.
Job responsibilities
- Drive of transactions from launch to signing comprising financial analysis due diligence review and preparation of transaction materials working closely both with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Perform detailed valuation (including DCF LBO trading and transaction comparables) and merger consequences analyses
- Model transaction structures return profiles and scenarios to assess optimal terms and economics for clients
- Support in the preparation of materials for client presentations in partnership with Industry or Country coverage teams
- Manage communication with clients and counterparties throughout transaction process
- Provide leadership mentorship and supervision to junior team members
- Perform a variety of tasks including opportunities to take on significant responsibility due to the teams high deal flow and flat hierarchical structure
- Maintain uptodate knowledge of industry trends transaction developments and regulatory changes affecting the Technology sector
Required qualifications capabilities and skills
- Prior investment banking experience at the Associate level preferably within M&A or with significant focus on of M&A assignments
- Demonstrated technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency
- Ability to take ownership of transactions with significant exposure to clients other thirdparty advisors and counterparties
- Detailoriented proactive and an ability to manage time appropriately across competing demands
- Keen interest in M&A and a desire to work across various subsectors within Technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to teach and mentor junior team members
Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills
- Prior experience in M&A
- Prior Tech IB experience is desired but not mandatory
- Proficiency in a European language (in addition to English) is desired but not mandatory
This role encompasses the performance of regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness propriety knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the relevant regulatory authorities to carry out such activities.
Required Experience:
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