Investment Banking - EMEA M&A Infrastructure - Analyst - London

J.P. Morgan advises corporations and institutions of all sizes on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), meeting the most complex strategic needs in local markets as well as on a global scale. Clients benefit from bespoke solutions combining:  

• In-depth knowledge of sector and market dynamics, with M&A bankers based locally in every major market; 
• Innovative advice on valuation, transaction structure, deal tactics and negotiations; 
• Rigorous execution delivered with responsive and agile service; and 
• Comprehensive financing through debt and equity issuance platforms.  

J.P. Morgan also partners with product experts across the firm where appropriate, providing a full range of capabilities including derivatives, treasury services, escrow services and more. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Investment Banking Analyst to join our dynamic Mergers & Acquisitions team, offering an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions in the infrastructure space and drive growth within a leading financial institution. 

Job Summary 

As an Analyst in the M&A group, 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. Senior bankers will get to know you - both as a person and as a valued member of a winning team. You will experience training, hands-on learning opportunities, continuous mentoring and feedback, and numerous development opportunities. You will use your related experience to contribute to the firm's M&A origination and execution while helping build J.P. Morgan's franchise and reputation in the marketplace. You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking and become a senior client executive who is capable of generating and executing your own transactions. Joining here means you’ll become part of our inclusive teams and culture, unified by the firm’s mission and commitment to success. 

Job Responsibilities  

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A transactions; 
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives; 
• Build and use complex financial models, completing valuation and analytical exercises including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables, LBO and DDM analyses: 
• Develop highly bespoke and sophisticated M&A sale strategy processes; 
• Work closely with clients, JPM industry and sector partners to develop comprehensive transaction materials, including the preparation of business plans, performance analyses, due diligence reports and marketing materials; and 
• Keep abreast of key market developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics. 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Minimum 1 year work experience in investment banking, ideally in M&A; 
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; 
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills; 
• Understanding of the transaction cycle and process steps; 
• Impeccable communication skills 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; 
• Desire and/or experience in working in infrastructure-related sectors on M&A transactions 
• European language (in addition to English) is desired 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.