JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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.

We have an opportunity at the Associate level in the FIG France team within the EMEA Financial Institutions Group. As an Associate, you will be a key player in the execution of the Firm’s business. You will work closely with the FIG France team to address the needs of our clients and contribute to building J.P. Morgan’s franchise and reputation in the marketplace. You would be expected to partner across teams to develop strategies for clients, build detailed financial models, evaluate market data and prepare client presentations.

J.P. Morgan first-class continuing education program will further enhance the candidate’s on-going development and career progression.

Job responsibilities 

• Coverage of the French FIG market
• Keep abreast of key market and regulatory developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics
• Complete complex analytical exercises including advanced valuation modelling
• Support the preparation of presentation books, management presentations, board materials, memorandums and other presentation materials for use in M&A and capital markets transactions and other strategic client dialogue
• Support due diligence, document preparation, negotiation, etc. in the context of transactions execution and liaise with relevant counterparts at the client / other advisers (accounting, legal, etc.)
• Training, coaching and mentoring of junior colleagues

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficient analytical, accounting, financial analysis and modelling skills
• Multiple years of investment banking or Transaction Services experience 
• Solid communication and project management skills
• Experience in dealing with clients and other transactional advisers
• Willingness to develop and ability to learn quickly
• Great team player with excellent organisational skills and a rigorous eye for detail
• Good technology skills with superior Excel and PowerPoint skills and ability to quickly learn new software applications
• Fluent in French and English 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Master's Degree or equivalent 
• 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.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.