Associate – Investment Banking, General Industries & Financial Sponsors Group Coverage

As an Associate in our Investment Banking coverage team, based in either Sydney or Melbourne, you will be a key contributor—and at times a leader—of work streams in the group’s transaction execution, marketing, and client coverage initiatives for General Industries (GI) and Financial Sponsors Group (FSG) clients. You will also play a part in driving the culture, capabilities, and overall strategy of the business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the full cycle of transactional execution for GI and FSG clients, including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, and preparing and presenting internal and client presentations.
• Play a leadership role in implementing the execution function, including working with and supporting analysts, as well as assisting more senior bankers.
• Strengthen your analytical, modelling, writing, and presentation skills, and demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer capable of generating and executing your own transactions.
• Be knowledgeable about the global and Australian GI and FSG sectors and their participants, collaborating closely with colleagues across J.P. Morgan’s global platform and Australian product groups.
• Be highly enthusiastic about J.P. Morgan's mission and be driven and committed to its success.
• Work with the broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates across the APAC region, and be involved in real-time transactions that may include travel.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum 3–4 years’ prior work experience in investment banking, with exposure to GI and/or Financial Sponsors Group clients and an awareness of the products and services provided.
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• A general understanding of the M&A and capital markets transaction cycle and processes involved.
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients, and key stakeholders in other product groups.
• Proactive, highly motivated, and committed, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.