Associate – Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Chicago, IL

20h

About The Position

As an Associate with the Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group, you will play a key role in supporting senior team members, building strong client relationships, and contributing to the execution of transactions for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
2+ years of related experience in financial services, investment banking, commercial banking, or private equity
FINRA Series 79, Series 63, and SIE required (or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment)
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong work ethic, motivation, and ability to collaborate across teams
Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities
Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact

Nice To Haves

Experience working with private equity firms or in a Financial Sponsors, Investment Banking, or Commercial Banking environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Partner with senior members of the Mid-Cap Financial Sponsors Group, sector coverage, and product bankers to prospect, pitch, and execute transactions on behalf of private equity firms and their portfolio companies
Support client meetings and drafting sessions; assist in analyzing business plans and participating in due diligence sessions
Examine the strategic and financial merits of proposed transactions for marketing and business development purposes
Play an active role in the execution of mandated deals, including client advisory work, structuring and negotiation of legal documents, and coordination of distribution
Prepare presentations to sponsor clients to support business development efforts
Develop and maintain relationships with clients to enhance overall JPMorganChase relationships and identify new opportunities
Coordinate with product partners across the firm to maximize collaboration in sponsor coverage efforts
Perform portfolio reviews of sponsor clients to assess new opportunities across various products and summarize key findings in presentations
Manage internal processes related to coverage efforts and information/Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking
Work closely with internal support departments to ensure seamless deal closing and funding
Assist with the development and mentorship of Analysts on the team