Description
Opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join J.P. Morgan’s EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team, based in London.
The EMEA Innovation Economy team works with innovative, high growth companies in the Technology and Life Sciences space across all regions of EMEA.
As an Analyst or Associate on the EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team, you will play a critical role in originating and executing these assignments, partnering closely with industry and country coverage teams, and other product teams within the Investment Bank.
Job responsibilities
* Drive execution of transactions from launch to signing, including preparation of marketing materials, financial analysis, due diligence review and preparation of other transaction materials, working closely both with internal teams and external stakeholders
* Perform detailed valuation analyses (including DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables) and merger consequences analyses
* Model transaction structures, return profiles, and scenarios to assess optimal terms and economics for clients
* Prepare materials for client presentations
* Manage communication with clients, counterparties and other advisors throughout the transaction process
* Perform a variety of tasks, including opportunities to take on significant responsibility due to the team’s high deal flow and flat hierarchical structure
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, transaction developments and regulatory changes affecting the technology and life sciences sector
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
* Prior investment banking experience at theAnalyst or Associatelevel, preferably within M&A or with significant focus on execution of M&A assignments
* Demonstrated technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency
* Ability to take ownership of transactions, with significant exposure to clients, other third-party advisors, and counterparties
* Detail-oriented, proactive and an ability to manage time appropriately across competing demands
* Keen interest in M&A, and a desire to work across various sub-sectors within Technology and Life Sciences
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
* Prior experience in M&A
* Prior Tech IB experience is desired but not mandatory
* Proficiency in a European language (in addition to English) is desirable but not mandatory
This role encompasses the performance of regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge, and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the relevant regulatory authorities to carry out such activities.
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