Innovation Economy - Associate - Frankfurt (all genders)

Job Description
The Innovation Economy team is part of the Global Corporate Bank at J.P. Morgan. The team's aim is for J.P. Morgan to be the leading bank for venture-capital backed companies with high-growth potential in industries such as Disruptive Commerce, Technology, Fintech, Life Sciences, Healthcare IT, and ClimateTech.
Job summary:
As an Associate in our Innovation Economy team, you will play an integral part to gain, manage and maintain client relationships within the Venture Capital funded Innovation Economy sector. You will manage internal and external aspects of client relationships, including conducting industry and company research, helping with credit analysis, and partnering with product and industry specialists within the Commercial and Investment Bank.
You will support deal teams and country leadership, with accountability for pitchbook preparation, transaction execution, client management and reporting requirements, while ensuring seamless coordination among deal team members, product partners and internal stakeholders.
Working here means joining a collaborative, supportive team. We want your diverse perspective to help us develop the next wave of products and solutions for our clients. We'll provide everything you need to be successful - from training and mentorship from senior leaders to projects that engage all your skills.
Job responsibilities

• Work alongside Senior Bankers and Product Partners to execute transactions from initial pitch through to close for both existing and prospective clients
• Prepare marketing materials for use in client meetings covering topics such as payments, financing, industry and peer analysis
• Support Senior Bankers to generate new revenue opportunities from prospects and existing clients. This includes leading on some client outreach and ongoing interaction
• Collaborate with credit underwriting teams on analysis and documentation of credit requests
• Build and use financial models to support financing transactions; and to assist with reporting requirements and data management
• Develop an understanding of the full breadth of J.P. Morgan products and service offerings, including but not limited to M&A, debt capital markets, equity capital markets, and treasury services
• On-going support with ecosystem events organised by J.P. Morgan or attended by the team

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Fluent in German & English
• Relevant experience in Corporate or Investment Banking, startup or private equity / venture capital ecosystem
• Highly motivated team player with outstanding communication and project management skills. Partnership skills are essential as work will often overlap with internal and external stakeholders
• Structured, detail-oriented, reliable and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment
• Proficient analytical, and modelling skills
• Outstanding ethics, integrity and judgment
• Excel and Power Point skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Fluent in French, Italian or Spanish a plus
• Outstanding academic credentials

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
Commercial Banking is focused on helping our clients succeed and making a positive difference in our communities. We provide credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and nonprofit organizations.