Investment Banking - UK Sponsor Services - Associate - London

Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join the UK Sponsor Services team based in London.
The UK Sponsor Services team works on transactions across the spectrum of our banking products including initial public offerings, other capital raises, certain M&A transactions, and provides UK regulations-related advice for our corporate broking clients. This team also has exposure to Corporate Broking and being able to work on broker relationships would be encouraged.
As an Associate in the UK Sponsor Services team, you will play a lead role in implementing the execution function including working with other analysts and associates, as well as collaborating closely with senior bankers. You will also have plenty of opportunities to partner with other bankers from the group as well as colleagues from other industry and product teams across EMEA. 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

• Act as the primary day-to-day client point of contact on Sponsor transactions or providing Sponsor-related guidance to colleagues on corporate broking clients and other transactions
• Manage co-ordination, including client communication, co-ordination of advisory teams externally and within the bank
• Conduct daily deal execution, project management and taking leadership in supporting client coverage
• Execute the transaction workstreams which underpin the Sponsor role (legal, accounting, financial etc.), and also for other transactions as required
• Support the internal management of the Sponsor function
• Liaise with J.P. Morgan product teams and sector teams
• Identify and manage risks in a given transaction

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience of work required in support of eligibility processes, and Sponsor Declarations, including reviewing accounting reports
• Experience of creating and reviewing records required by the FCA in relation to a Sponsor role
• Proficient accounting, valuation and numeracy skills
• Ability to react well to pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients and teams 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
• Highly organised, detail oriented and proactive
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity

UK Investment Banking
The J.P. Morgan UK Investment Banking team is responsible for corporate broking relationships and the origination and execution of public and private M&A and capital markets transactions involving corporate and financial sponsor clients in the broad UK and EMEA Coverage sectors.
Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term relationships by taking a holistic and forward-looking view on our relationships, and identifying ways to help clients achieve their most important business objectives.
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
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Investment banking is about more than offering industry-leading advice and financial expertise. Teams serve clients by building long-term, trusted partnerships that put their needs first. The world's largest corporations, institutions and governments rely on the in-depth industry knowledge and market insights provided, knowing their goals are our top priority.