2025 Investment Banking - EMEA Investment Banking Associate - Join our Talent Pool

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to work in a dynamic team and to contribute to our Investment Banking business. 

J.P. Morgan's Investment Banking Group provides a full range of investment banking services to numerous clients based across the EMEA region. Its clients include many of the world's leading firms in their respective industries. The Group's primary focus is on delivering optimal solutions to clients for mergers and acquisitions and equity and debt capital raising. 

Our Investment Banking groups are organized to provide either product, sector or country expertise to our clients. The team members become experts in their field and also collaborate across teams to provide a variety of tailored solutions to clients.

If you join one of our highly successful teams across EMEA, you will focus on strategic situations which include mergers & acquisitions (including buy- and sell-side mandates, mergers, de-mergers, spin-offs, JVs, strategic reviews, etc), IPOs, capital raises (across equity, equity-linked and debt capital market options), LBOs and acquisition financings, Ratings advice and other projects. 

The teams are based in London and the respective countries and include:

• UK 
• Nordics
• Benelux 
• France
• Iberia 
• Germany/Switzerland 
• Italy
• South Africa 
• UAE

As an Associate in the Investment Banking team, you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transaction execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial models and analysis, preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations as well as facilitating engagement with potential investors. 

This is an open posting for building a network of exceptional external talent. By submitting your application here, you are joining the Investment Banking Associate talent community. 

Shortlisted candidates will be considered for future opportunities across Product, Industry and Coverage. In your application, you may indicate your area of interest. We will get in touch when a suitable role opens up. We are always seeking great talent to join our teams. 

If you are interested in a specific open role, please submit an application separately. 

Job responsibilities 

• Project co-ordination, including client communication, co-ordination of advisory team externally and within the bank
• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients 
• Conduct detailed valuation analysis and other financial analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables, LBO analysis and transaction structuring 
• Prepare presentation books, management presentations, Board materials, Memorandums, and other presentation materials for use in corporate finance transactions or strategic client dialogue
• Conduct daily deal execution and project management and take leadership in supporting client coverage by maintaining regular dialogue with clients and potential clients
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
• Liaise with J.P. Morgan product teams and global sector teams along with equities, fixed income and research departments 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Extensive proven investment banking experience  
• Proficient financial modelling / valuation / analytical / numeracy skills 
• Ability to react well to pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects 
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• High level of attention to detail, proactivity and time management 
• Comfort in and commitment to an inclusive team environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Fluency in another European language 

Depending on location. The successful candidate may 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.

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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.