Investment Banking - Corporate Advisory, Ratings Advisory - Associate

Job Summary

As a Ratings Advisory Associate in the Investment Banking Division, you will be a key player in the origination and execution of the firm's business.

You'll have experience developing strong relationships with corporates and financial institution clients as well as key decision makers at the rating agencies.

You'll work as advisor to clients and on deals and transaction across the spectrum of our banking products, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buy-outs, restructurings, debt/loan and equity capital raises.

You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking and become a senior banker who is capable of generating and executing transactions.

Joining here means you'll become part of our inclusive teams and culture, unified by the firm's mission and commitment to success.

Job Responsibilities


* Supporting senior bankers on deals with ability to drive forward work relating to client interactions and deal executions


* Drafting and refining marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact


* Creating and reviewing financial projection models and rating agency models


* Conducting, reviewing and coordinating analytic work to move marketing/execution processes forward


* Identifying and managing all risks in a given deal


* Liaising with other internal and external parties on transactions (eg.

lawyers, accountants, counterparties)


* Keeping abreast of key market and rating agency specific developments and establishing knowledge of the target client base and relevant market dynamics

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance and/or related major


* Minimum 2 years of work experience in a credit rating agency, ratings advisory, investment banking front office, credit risk or related role


* Experience with credit rating agency methodologies


* Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills


* Understanding of the transaction cycle and is execution oriented


* Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business.


* 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

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P.

Morgan and Chase brands.

Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing...