Investment Banking - Italy Financial Institutions Group (FIG) - Analyst - London

Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to work in a dynamic team and to contribute to our Investment Banking business.
J.P. Morgan's EMEA Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is responsible for the origination and execution of public and private M&A and capital markets transactions involving corporate, financial sponsor and government clients. We maintain leading relationships with some of the most prominent clients in the EMEA financial services industry and support them, through M&A and capital markets transactions, in delivering on their corporate strategy and structure.
We cover origination and execution of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and capital markets transactions across the Italy FIG client base (across various sectors - banks, asset management, insurance, specialty finance, fintech, etc.), together with colleagues from other product teams.
As an Analyst in the Italy FIG team, you will be a key player in the execution of the Firm's business. She/he will work closely with the Italy FIG team to address the needs of our clients and contribute to building J.P. Morgan's franchise and reputation in the marketplace. You would be expected to partner across teams to develop strategies for clients, build detailed financial models, analyse market data and prepare client presentations.
Our robust continuing education program will further enhance your on-going development and career progression.
Job responsibilities

• Cover the Italy FIG market
• Keep abreast of key market and regulatory developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics
• Conduct of large and complex valuation and analytical exercises
• Support the preparation of presentation books, management presentations, board materials, memorandums and other presentation materials for use in M&A and capital markets transactions and other strategic client dialogue
• Support due diligence, document preparation, negotiation, etc. in the context of transactions execution and liaise with relevant counterparts at the client / other advisers (accounting, legal, etc.)
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring of junior colleagues

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant FIG experience in investment banking / similar roles
• Proven financial analysis and modelling skills
• Solid communication and project management skills
• In-depth understanding of investment banking products
• Experience in dealing with clients and other transactional advisers
• Willingness to develop and ability to learn quickly
• Team player with good organisational skills and a rigorous eye for detail
• Excellent technology skills with superior Excel and PowerPoint skills and ability to quickly learn new software applications
• Fluent in Italian and English - written and verbal

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.
About Us
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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors.
Global Investment Banking supports a broad range of corporations, institutions and governments by providing strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise.