Investment Banker - Mergers & Acquisitions (Middle Market) - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) will play a crucial role in leading client relationships and managing transactions across various banking products. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in investment banking, capable of overseeing deal execution and providing strategic insights to clients.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary day-to-day client point of contact and lead banker on deals.
• Reviewing and coordinating the analytic work of junior bankers to move marketing/execution process forward.
• Refining marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact.
• Overseeing the creation of financial projection models.
• Identifying and managing all risks in a given deal.
• Liaising with other internal and external parties on transactions (e.g., lawyers, accountants, counterparties).
• Leading client negotiations, Q&A process, and management interviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office role.
• Experience in training junior bankers.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity.
• Very strong quantitative and analytical skills (including Excel modelling and valuation work).
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, with the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative solutions.
• Adaptability, able to manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team.
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner.
• Excellent understanding of financial, legal, and reputational risks facing large integrated investment banks in today's environment.