The EMEA Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is responsible for the origination and execution of public and private M&A and capital markets transactions involving corporate, financial sponsor and government clients. We maintain pivotal relationships with many of the most prominent clients in the EMEA financial services industry and aid them, through M&A and capital markets transactions, in delivering on their corporate strategy and structure.

We cover origination and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and capital markets transactions, as well as market top-tier corporate broking services across the FIG client base, together with colleagues from other product teams.

As an Investment Banking UK FIG Analyst within the UK FIG team, you will play a crucial role in the origination and execution of investment banking mandates across all major product areas. Your responsibilities will include addressing the needs of our clients, contributing to the enhancement of J.P. Morgan's franchise and reputation in the marketplace, and partnering across teams to develop strategies for clients. You will also be tasked with building detailed financial models, evaluating market data, and preparing client presentations. Under the guidance of senior team leaders, you will manage client transactions from pitch to close, prepare detailed valuation analyses, models and presentations, and devise innovative and creative solutions to complex, real-world business challenges.

Our robust continuing education program will further enhance your on-going development and career progression.

Job responsibilities

• Play a key role in the coverage of the UK FIG market (across various sectors – banks, asset management, insurance, Fintech etc.)
• Complete large and complex valuation and analytical exercises
• Support the preparation of presentation books, management presentations, Board materials, Memorandums, and other presentation materials for use in M&A and capital markets transactions or strategic client dialogue
• Execute Transaction: support due diligence, document preparation, negotiation etc. and liaising with relevant counterpart at the client/other advisers (accounting, legal, etc.)
• Keep abreast of key market and regulatory developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficient financial analysis and modelling skills
• Solid communication and project management skills
• In-depth understanding of investment banking products
• Experience in dealing with clients and other transactional advisers
• Willingness to develop and ability to learn quickly
• Team player with good organisational skills and a rigorous eye for detail
• Excellent technology skills with superior Excel and PowerPoint skills and ability to quickly learn new software applications

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Multiple years of investment banking experience
• Preference for candidates with FIG experience

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. The EMEA Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is responsible for the origination and execution of public and private M&A and capital markets transactions involving corporate, financial sponsor and government clients. We maintain pivotal relationships with many of the most prominent clients in the EMEA financial services industry and aid them, through M&A and capital markets transactions, in delivering on their corporate strategy and structure.