Investment Banking - Innovation Economy / Technology M&A - Associate - London

Opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join J.P. Morgan’s EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team, based in London. The EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team works with innovative, high growth companies in the Technology and Life Sciences space across all regions of EMEA. The team supports founder‑led and VC‑backed companies exiting to corporates and PE sponsors, through minority or majority transactions.

As an Associate on the EMEA Innovation Economy M&A team, you will play a critical role in originating and executing these assignments, partnering closely with industry and country coverage teams, and other product teams within the Investment Bank.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive execution of transactions from launch to signing, including preparation of marketing materials, financial analysis, due diligence review and preparation of other transaction materials, working closely both with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Perform detailed valuation analysis.
• Model transaction structures, return profiles, and scenarios to assess optimal terms and economics for clients.
• Prepare materials for client presentations.
• Manage communication with clients, counterparties and other advisors throughout the transaction process.
• Take on significant responsibility due to the team’s high deal flow and flat hierarchical structure.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, transaction developments and technology innovations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Prior investment banking experience at the Associate level / M&A experience required.
• Demonstrated technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency.
• Ability to take ownership of transactions, with significant exposure to clients, other third‑party advisors, and counterparties.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive and an ability to manage time appropriately across competing demands.
• Keen interest in Technology and Life Sciences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience in M&A.
• Prior Tech IB experience is desired but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in a European language (in addition to English) is desirable 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.