M&A Banker - Analyst/Associate

Join our Global Investment Banking M&A Group as an Analyst or Associate As an Analyst/Associate in Japan M&A team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team and to be involved in real-time transactions that can shape the industry landscape and global economy. You will play a key role in our business origination and transaction execution. This role will allow you to showcase your strong functional skills and develop towards a senior or leadership role, managing and executing your own transactions. We value your enthusiasm for J.P. Morgan's mission and your commitment to our success. Job responsibilities Participate in the full cycle of transactional execution, including preparing marketing pitches, formulating, conducting, and reviewing financial analysis, preparing and presenting client presentations, and managing day-to-day M&A process activities across all sectors, rather than specializing in a particular industry sector. Liaise with various coverage partners, both in Japan and globally, in origination and execution Implement the execution function including working with team members including senior bankers Liaise with other team members and other product groups such as ECM, DCM and Markers to implement originations and executions Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Prior work experience in an investment banking front office role A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution Strong financial modelling and financial analytical skills Understands transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, professionals and counterparties both in Japanese and English Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently/proactively Understands transaction cycle and the steps in the process Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills Advanced Excel skills Accounting/Finance/Legal knowledge