Global Investment Banking - General Industries Coverage - Associate

In this role, you will be highly enthusiastic about JPMorgan's mission and be driven & committed to its success.

As an Associate in the Japan General Industries Coverage team, you will be a key player in the execution of the firm's business. You will work with expert professionals at the heart of a leading global investment bank.

Job responsibilities

• Play a role in implementing the execution and deal origination function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting more senior bankers
• Develop strong function skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing their own transactions
• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analyses
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations
• Demonstrate high enthusiasm towards JPMorgan's mission and be driven and committed to its success

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Japanese is required to support Japan clients
• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office or related role
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative, business writing and process management skills
• Strong financial modelling skills
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution
• Understanding of transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency in business-level English is preferred, though not mandatory, with a strong willingness to learn and improve
• Impeccable 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