CIB - Investment Banking - Infrastructure Finance and Advisory (EMEA - Emerging Markets) - Lond[...]

This role falls within the Infrastructure Finance and Advisory group in London. The group has a global mandate to lend and/or advise clients on financing infrastructure projects and infrastructure companies and works with coverage, product and sales teams to develop and execute solutions across all verticals including digital, transportation, energy, utilities and social infrastructure. The team is primarily focused on Europe, Middle East and Africa and is comprised of experts in project finance, bonds, loans, structured products and derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of deal execution for bank and bond financings in the region, 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 both for corporate and funds.
• Conduct industry and company research to identify new opportunities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in project finance / infrastructure finance (banking advisory and/or principal investing), with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
• Proven track record executing EMEA structured infrastructure transactions. Meaningful exposure to MENA / Türkiye / CIS markets would be looked upon favorably.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in engineering, accounting, finance, economics or a related field.
• Existing infrastructure client and investor relationships and knowledge of the infrastructure industry and markets.
• Advanced financial modeling capability.
• Advanced knowledge of financial instruments including bank loans, ECA/DFI products, bonds, rates, FX and structured products.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Must be a self-starter with strong project management and prioritization skills; able to balance long‑cycle execution with a high‑volume day‑to‑day workflow.
• Willingness to work hard and be a team player.
• Willingness to travel across the region as needed and work effectively across time zones; strong cultural awareness and professionalism in emerging market environments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. 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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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.
• It is also important that this person displays maturity, good judgment and an ability to work with professionals at all levels inside J.P. Morgan.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills are a must.
• It is expected that the candidate demonstrate leadership qualities that are team-oriented, fostering and collegial.
• The ability to delegate effectively and pay attention to detail while maintaining a high level of productivity will be important.
• This individual must be dedicated to the Firm's goals and must exemplify uncompromising personal integrity, professionalism and accountability at all times.
• They should demonstrate a strong work ethic, discretion in handling sensitive information, and a commitment to acting in the best interests of clients and the Firm.
• The successful candidate will be proactive, resilient under pressure, and able to balance competing priorities while delivering consistently high‑quality outcomes.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. The Infrastructure Finance and Advisory group integrates and customizes offerings and solutions to meet client needs across digital, transportation, energy, utilities and social infrastructure sectors within Europe, Middle East, Africa and beyond.

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.