Asset Management, Global Transportation Group - Investments Team -Associate

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in asset and wealth management services. The Asset & Wealth Management line of business serves institutional, ultra-high net worth, high net worth and individual clients through its Asset Management and Wealth Management businesses. With client assets of $5.0 trillion and assets under management of $3.6 trillion, we are one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world. (Assets as of March 31 st , 2024.) Throughout its long and distinguished history, Asset & Wealth Management has been steadfastly committed to putting its clients' interests first. This fiduciary responsibility defines our relationship with clients and informs every decision we make on their behalf.

Job summary:

A vacancy has arisen for an Associate on the Investment Team of the Global Transportation Group within Global Alts, in London. The position will play an important role in GTG's investment strategy, developing the identification and execution of corporate mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"). A track record in corporate M&A is required for this role, and a suitable candidate will have command over the full M&A process as well as the legal documents that underpin corporate acquisitions (for example, shareholder agreements, definitive agreements of various forms, letters of intent, joint venture agreements). He or she will also be expected to guide more junior team members on strategies that drive value through the acquisition process (such as due diligence, merger models, projection and synergies analysis, negotiations, key management retention or change management strategies, structuring, and financing). A candidate with more than three (3) years of banking experience within a top tier / bulge bracket bank in the M&A or Transportation Industry coverage team is strongly preferred. M&A banking or private equity experience coupled with a business or legal degree is ideal.

Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, financial, time management and organizational skills are required. As a senior member of the investment team, the ability to guide and develop junior team members is critical. An interest in and experience transacting within the transportation sectors (maritime, energy logistics, aviation, railcar, container leasing, vehicle fleets, etc.) is strongly preferred.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience within a top tier / bulge bracket investment bank in either the M&A group, or Transportation Coverage team
• Demonstrated track record of M&A deal execution and process management
• A highly collaborative and team-oriented individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones
• Strong, multi-tasking, time management and problem solving skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Masters / graduate degree in Business or Law preferred
• Previous experience working with transportation sectors preferred
• Series 7 and Series 63 license holder is ideal but not required
• A legal background and/or degree would be preferred, in addition to banking experience