Investment Banking - Associate

Job Description:
As an Associate in the Investment Banking coverage team, you will be a key contributor, and on occasion leader, of work streams in the group's transaction execution, marketing and client coverage initiatives, as well as playing a part in driving the culture, capabilities and overall strategy of the business.
Job responsibilities

• You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, preparing and presenting internal and client presentations
• You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with, and supporting, analysts as well as assisting more senior bankers
• You will strengthen your analytical, modelling, writing and presentation skills and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing his/her own transactions
• You will become knowledgeable about the global and Australian sectors and its participants and will collaborate closely with colleagues across JP Morgan's global platform as well as the Australian product groups
• You will be highly enthusiastic about J.P. Morgan's mission and be driven and committed to its success
• Working with the broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates across the APAC region, you will be involved real-time in transactions that may include travel

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:

• Prior work experience in an Investment Banking 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 details 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 as well as collaboratively

About Us: 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.
About the Team:
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.
Investment banking is about more than offering industry-leading advice and financial expertise. Teams serve clients by building long-term, trusted partnerships that put their needs first. The world's largest corporations, institutions and governments rely on the in-depth industry knowledge and market insights provided, knowing their goals are our top priority.