Investment Banking-Strategic Financing Solutions-Associate

We are seeking a dynamic Associate to join the Strategic Financing Solutions team. 

J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) is a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. With $18 trillion of assets under custody and $393 billion in deposits, the Corporate & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

The Strategic Financing Solutions (“SFS”) team is a joint venture at the connection point of Banking & Sales and Trading.   SFS partners across the Global Banking & Markets franchises on unconventional financing solutions for strategic situations, including private and emerging financial innovations.  Our team leads the origination, structuring and development of both on principal risk & syndicated structures in situations where traditional markets are not the best fit or where there is a developing   theme.  The team is client centric, severing as complementary professionals to Trading, Banking Coverage & Capital Markets teams. 

As an Associate 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. The Associate will be working in a dynamic & busy Capital Markets environment, supporting senior members of the team in originating & structuring corporate financing transactions across product areas.  You will support and manage all aspects of the SFS business, including structure analysis, tracking opportunities, evaluating market developments and developing marketing content.  You will cover a broad range of industries & sponsors, and coordinate with various trading desks across asset classes.  

Job Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of and analyze the transaction structures across a wide range of asset classes, including Digital Infrastructure ABS, Preferred Equity Transactions, Bespoke Loans, Whole Business Securitizations and others 
• Analyze and understand corporate financing needs & assets to identify revenue opportunities
• Prepare materials for client calls and meetings, including but not limited to presentations on new products and ongoing market updates. Analysts/Associates are expected to be involved in client calls and meetings
• Facilitate client business by responding to inquiries and pitching new ideas
• Manage the execution process by coordinating among sales, trading, Banking, Risk, legal and other involved parties (compliance, business management, operations etc.)
• Working with rating agencies, lawyers, internal control functions and all deal parties to execute transactions
• Develop new products and platforms to deepen the bank’s product offerings in the credit and loan financing space
• Tracking industry and market developments regarding product offerings

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum two years in a markets related transactional role, prior work experience in an investment banking front office role, or related role
• Strong quantitative skills and intellectual curiosity 
• Quick learner and desire to learn about products across asset classes and industries
• Team player with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of corporate finance 
• Understands transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented
• Strong 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
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Licenses Series 79,63 preferred.  Required with in 90 days.