At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead deal execution and advisory for infrastructure finance projects across EMEA.
- Company: Join J.P. Morgan, a global leader in financial services with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a collaborative team with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure finance while working with top-tier clients and teams.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in project finance, strong analytical skills, and existing client relationships required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
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.
About the Team: J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
The Infrastructure Finance and Advisory group has a global mandate to lend and/or advise clients on financing infrastructure projects and infrastructure companies. The group’s London-based team is primarily focused on Europe, Middle East and Africa. It is comprised of experts in project finance, bonds, loans, structured products and derivatives.
You will be involved in acquisition finance, greenfield and brownfield finance, restructuring and recapitalisations, hedging, ratings advisory and capital structure advisory as part of M&A deal teams.
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced banker to be based in London who will help consolidate IFA’s leading position in the EMEA region. The recruited professional would:
- Lead all aspects of deal execution for bank and bond financings in EMEA, including structuring, contract negotiation, due diligence, consultant management and leading credit ratings processes.
- Lead on staple financing, lender education and acquisition financing linked to selected M&A opportunities.
- Lead advisory mandates both on debt advisory and M&A related capital structuring advisory.
- Oversee the development of financial models.
- Lead credit risk and other internal approval processes.
- Assist product teams in structuring hedging products.
- Work with coverage and relationship bankers to pitch for new engagements and develop client relationships.
- Conduct industry and company research to identify new opportunities.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of project/infrastructure finance experience.
- Experience with infrastructure finance transactions in EMEA required.
- Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in engineering, accounting, finance, economics or a related field.
- Candidate has existing infrastructure client and investor relationships and knowledge of the infrastructure industry and markets.
- Advanced knowledge of financial modeling and financial products including bank loans, bonds, rates, FX and structured products.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Must be a self-starter who takes initiative and anticipates deal team needs.
- Willingness to work hard and be a team player.
- An ability to juggle deliverables for long-term transactions as well as a busy day-to-day schedule.
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.
Personal/Professional Attributes: The ideal candidate is a team player with superior analytical skills. It is critical for the individual to have strong presentation and client marketing skills and a creative and commercial approach to identifying new business opportunities. Strong problem solving and project management skills are a must. This individual must be dedicated to the Firm’s goals and must exemplify uncompromising personal integrity.
CIB – Investment Banking – Infrastructure Finance and Advisory (EMEA) – London - VP/ED employer: JP Morgan Chase
At J.P. Morgan, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly within our Global Financial Crimes Compliance team in EMEA. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a collaborative work culture where employees are empowered to grow and develop their skills in a dynamic environment. With access to comprehensive training and the opportunity to engage with a wide range of financial services, you will find meaningful and rewarding career advancement in a company that values your contributions.
