The Innovation Economy Banking group is part of Commercial Banking at JP Morgan Chase and focuses on companies specifically focused on banking and lending to venture capital companies in the Technology and Life Sciences space.

As an Associate, you will play an integral part to gain, manage and maintain client relationships within the VC funded Innovation Economy sector. You will manage internal and external aspects of client relationships, including conducting industry and company research, helping with credit analysis, and partnering with product and industry specialists within the Commercial and Investment Bank.

You will support deal teams and country leadership, with accountability for pitchbook preparation, transaction execution and reporting requirements, while ensuring seamless coordination among deal team members, product partners and internal stakeholders.

Working here means joining a collaborative, supportive team. We want your diverse perspective to help us develop the next wave of products and solutions for our clients. We'll provide everything you need to be successful - from training and mentorship from senior leaders to projects that engage all your skills.

Job responsibilities

• Work alongside Senior Bankers and Product Partners to execute transactions from initial pitch through to close for both existing and prospective clients
• Prepare marketing materials for use in client meetings covering topics such as financing, working capital optimization, industry and peer analysis
• Support Senior Bankers to help generate new revenue opportunities from prospects and existing clients
• Collaborate with credit underwriting teams on analysis and documentation of credit requests
• Build and use financial models to support financing transactions; and to assist with reporting requirements and data management
• Coordinate with coverage bankers to produce and distribute client deliverables
• Develop an understanding of the full breadth of J.P. Morgan products and service offerings, including but not limited to M&A, debt capital markets, equity capital markets, and treasury services

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Relevant experience in Corporate or Investment Banking experience
• Proficient analytical, and modelling skills
• Organized, detail-oriented and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Highly motivated team player with solid communication and project management skills
• Outstanding ethics, integrity and judgment
• Excel and Power Point skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Fluent in French, German, Italian or Spanish a plus
• Outstanding academic credentials

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.