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 in M&A at JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a senior role responsible for leading client engagements and managing complex transactions across various banking products. This position requires strong relationship-building skills with corporates and financial institutions, as well as the ability to oversee and coordinate the work of junior bankers. The Vice President will act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication and execution of deals, while also managing risks and leading negotiations.

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

• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office role
• Experience in training junior bankers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific 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, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions
• Adaptability, able to manage projects independently and be ready to 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching