Investment Banking - Europe equity-linked - Associate - London

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Equity-Linked team and contribute to our Investment Banking division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside top-tier professionals in a fast-paced environment, providing a strong foundation in financial services through hands-on experience, mentorship, and numerous development opportunities.

Our Equity-Linked team is responsible for the origination and execution of various transaction types, including convertible bonds, exchangeable bonds, and other equity-linked instruments in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). As an Associate within the Equity-Linked team, you will assist in preparing origination and marketing materials to pitch new ideas and execute transactions for clients. You will be actively involved in the coverage effort for a diverse range of corporate clients across industries, collaborating closely with other corporate finance and capital markets teams within the bank, including investment banking coverage, industry teams, debt and equity capital markets leveraged finance, and equity derivatives. Joining our team means becoming part of our inclusive culture, unified by the firm's mission and commitment to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the origination and execution of equity-linked transactions
• Draft pitch materials for corporate clients and assist in pricing convertible and exchangeable bonds
• Collaborate with syndicate, sales, and trading teams to gather market intelligence specific to equity-linked instruments to come up with creative solutions for clients
• Work closely with corporate clients and transaction lawyers

Qualifications and Skills

• Relevant investment banking experience (specifically equity-linked)
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to multitask, organized, and detail-oriented
• Interest in capital markets and corporate finance
• Team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Effective interaction skills with salespeople, corporate clients, and other banks as part of project working groups
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Proficient quantitative and analytical skills, including expertise in PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role involves performing regulated activities, and the successful candidate will be subject to meeting regulatory requirements regarding fitness, propriety, knowledge, and competence, as assessed by the firm, and where appropriate, approval by relevant regulatory authorities.

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.