Investment Banking - Infrastructure Finance & Advisory - Experienced Analyst / Associate - London

Job Description
Infrastructure Finance & Advisory (or "IFA") has a global mandate to advise clients on financing and raising capital for infrastructure projects. The group works with its coverage, product and markets' teams to develop and execute financing solutions for infrastructure projects across digital / telecom, power (including renewables), transportation, oil & gas and energy transition sectors. The group's London-based team is focused on Europe, Middle East, Central Asia & Africa - comprised of experts in project finance, bonds, loans, structured products & derivatives.
The team is looking for a capable, motivated, team-oriented individual who has experience in project and/or infrastructure finance. The team is dynamic, doubling in size over five years, with increasing firmwide focus on the asset class. Candidates that have strong experience of building project financing models are highly encouraged to apply with the expectation that they continue to develop models within the role. The analyst / associate will be spearheading execution work across M&A, debt advisory, restructurings, ratings advisory and financings. While prior background in IFA's target sectors are beneficial, the group is inherently product, region & sector agnostic, providing team members a generalist overview.
The team is comprised of 13 individuals in EMEA, with senior members sitting right next to junior members, offering senior exposure within IFA & externally. The individual would be client - facing from the onset, underpinned by the firm's mission, commitment to success and code of conduct.
Job responsibilities

• Work with senior bankers in originating, structuring. and executing infrastructure financings across the capital structure, including loans, bonds, and structured debt and equity products
• Work with senior bankers in providing infrastructure advisory services, including negotiating the commercial framework, reviewing project contracts, and arranging the capital structure
• Develop detailed financial models from scratch and complete financial risk analysis for greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects across a broad scope of sectors
• Draft financing proposals, investor materials, road show marketing materials, rating agency presentations, pitch books and other marketing materials
• Coordinate across multiple internal teams including client coverage and product partners to manage deliverables and ensure transaction objectives are met
• Engage closely with clients and third party advisors to develop and implement appropriate financing solutions in a range of situations
• Assist in undertaking transaction due diligence to assess credit risks, and identify mitigants
• Assist with senior bankers in preparing, reviewing and negotiating financing documentation to support the senior project finance advisors in working with clients
• Conduct industry and company research to identify new opportunities

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Relevant investment banking experience (at least 2-3 years), ideally within project finance, structured products, or industry teams
• Proficient investment banking analytical and technical skills, specifically including experience of building and operating detailed infrastructure models
• High level of attention to detail and time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent proficiency in English (additional languages a plus)
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders
• Highly motivated, adaptable, able to multi-task and manage projects independently
• Comfort in and commitment to teamwork environment

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.
Joining the team will be an exciting endeavour and offer the candidate an ability to join a unique, experienced team and contribute to J.P. Morgan's commitment to infrastructure and the energy transition.
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.
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About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.