Investment Banking - Investment Grade Finance - Associate

We are seeking an experienced Associate to join our industry-leading Investment Grade Finance team. 

As an Associate in Investment Grade Finance (IGF), you will function as a fully integrated team member, in a flat structure that allows for direct client interaction and working directly with MDs, EDs and VPs. You will be an integral part of the  Investment Grade Finance team where team members rely on the Associate to drive processes including deal executions and pitching.

The IGF team is responsible for originating, structuring and executing syndicated bank facilities, bond issuances and liability management transactions. J.P. Morgan is the leader in Investment Grade Finance, leading offerings for clients across industries and geographies.  We address both broad corporate finance topics as well as detailed execution advice for our clients. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor global rate and credit market dynamics and how they affect our clients’ debt portfolios and funding decisions
• Analyze market data, investment grade deal flow and thematic events to provide information to internal teams and external clients
• Prepare client pitches that address capital needs
• Participate in the structuring and marketing of bond and loan executions as well as loan amendments and liability management
• Coordinate with investment banking coverage, interest rate/FX risk management to provide clients with holistic corporate finance and capital structure solutions
• Develop industry specific knowledge of the client base and awareness of key decision makers (i.e. CFOs, Treasurers, Capital Markets Directors)
• Maintain direct dialogue with client coverage officers, debt and equity partners as well as  banking syndicate

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills :

• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office role
• Excellent accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills
• Familiarity with the banking regulatory landscape and key trends
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field
• Impeccable communication skills with ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other lines of business
• Comfortable working in a high pressure environment, possessing superior organizational skills and ability to efficiently multi-task across various deliverables

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”), Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), Chartered Accountant (“CA”) designations are all a plus