We are looking for a client-focused, relationship-oriented Associate seeking to add value by solving complex problems with our Global Corporate Banking – Media & Communications group.

As an Associate for the GCB Media & Communications group, you will have intellectual curiosity and drive to contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive banking solutions for your clients. The Global Corporate Banking group is part of Commercial & Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan. Global Corporate Banking focuses on small-, mid-, and large-cap companies that require traditional banking services in addition to investment banking solutions. Each of the sectors is extremely capital intensive and, therefore, financing activity is high.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare presentation and marketing materials for use in client meetings and transaction execution, covering topics such as financing alternatives, capital markets activity, capital structure and credit ratings
• Participate in all phases of capital markets and syndicated and leveraged finance origination and execution
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate implied credit ratings, debt capacity, creditworthiness, and the impact of various capital structures
• Conduct industry research and comparable company and transaction analysis
• Coordinate efforts with deal team members and product partners across the Commercial & Investment Bank
• Support Credit Underwriting Partners by drafting internal approval packages detailing company/credit analysis along with repayment modeling
• Support senior bankers with overall client management responsibilities, idea generation and business initiatives

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Strong corporate finance, analytical, credit and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Self-motivated, dependable and intelligent
• Knowledge of corporate finance, credit, and other corporate and investment banking products, particularly in relation to Film and Television production and libraries
• Possess or obtain within three months of hire the FINRA Series 79, Series 63 and Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) licenses

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred