Investment Banking - UK Diversified Industries - 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.
UK Diversified Industries team holds a leading position in the sector, covering a large share of the UK listed corporate client base and a vast array of private/sponsor-held assets. The team covers a large share of the UK listed corporate client base as well as a vast array of private / sponsor-held assets. Companies covered include a mix of capital goods, business/support services, automotive, aerospace & defence, building products, chemicals, infrastructure and transport companies. We provide clients with advice on domestic and cross border acquisitions, mergers, disposals, equity issuances, capital structure, and corporate strategy, often alongside a corporate broking role. This role offers extensive interaction with our equity research and sales teams, as well as the CEO and CFO of the client.
As an Analyst within UK Diversified Industries team, you will be instrumental in maintaining strategic communication with key clients and executing M&A and capital market transactions. Your role will involve direct engagement with C-suite management and Boards. You will also collaborate with colleagues from various countries and product teams such as M&A, ECM, DCM, etc. Your responsibilities will include advising our existing client base, marketing to potential clients (both public and private), and executing transactions for our clients, including M&A, equity capital markets, and debt capital markets mandates.
Job responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
• Define, guide and review detailed valuation analysis, including DCFs and LBOs, trading comparables and transaction comparables
• Define, guide and review detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions
• Maintain regular dialogue with clients and potential clients
• Structure and execution of transactions (M&A / equity capital markets / debt capital markets)
• Liaise with J.P. Morgan product teams and global sector teams
• Liaise with UK equities and research departments

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Proven Investment Banking or Buy-Side experience
• Proficient financial modelling / valuation / analytical / numeracy skills, including strong proficiency with DCFs, LBOs and DDMs.
• Ability to react well to pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
• High level of attention to detail, proactivity and time management
• Comfort in and commitment to an inclusive teamwork environment
• Ability to comfortably interact with people in a professional and mature manner
• Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity

This role encompasses the performance of regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the relevant regulatory authorities 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.