Securitized Product Group - Origination Team - Associate

JPMorgan Chase

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: AssociatesJob Description:Job Summary:The Originations team in J.P. Morgan's Securitised Products Group (SPG) is a private-side, client-facing business area that markets, structures, finances and distributes bonds and loans backed by a range of collateral types. This team works with a wide selection of clients, including banks, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, corporates and asset managers.Job Responsibilities:As part of your role, you will support team members in the above activities so your work and contributions will be valuable to the team from the start. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Preparing and updating marketing presentations to be delivered to clients
  • Analysing /modelling of collateral data and cash flow models
  • Reviewing deal documentation and collateral audits as and when required
  • Assisting syndicate and sales force in the distribution to institutional investors
  • Marketing: involves identifying business opportunities and pitching to, and negotiating with, SPG's clients - generally in partnership with the relevant client coverage areas of the firm (Investment Banking Coverage, Credit Sales, Debt Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, etc.)
  • Structuring: generally involves detailed quantitative and analytical analysis; cash flow modelling; commercial terms negotiation; and review of legal documentation. Team members interact with, and often direct the work of, a range of external parties including credit rating agencies, transaction sponsors, lawyers, auditing firms, co-arrangers, and co-placement agents.
  • Financing: includes evaluating and executing opportunities for J.P. Morgan to act as lender to SPG clients; often this includes analytical risk analysis as well as extensive commercial negotiation with clients
  • Distributing: includes liaising with J.P. Morgan's dedicated Syndicate team and Sales force, who are tasked with identifying institutional investors interested to purchase the bonds/loans created by the SPG Originations team - both in Europe and globally
Note that this is not a sales or trading role; rather it is a private-side origination and structuring role that has a number of similarities with traditional Investment Banking roles.Required Qualifications, Capabilities , and Skills
  • Knowledge of the financial industry and debt capital markets, including clear understanding of technical concepts
  • Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Possesses strong attention to detail, analytical, time management, organisational and relationship building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Alteryx
  • Familiarity with Intex
  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent
  • Working proficiency in European language (in addition to English)
  • Adaptable to work demanding and evolving responsibilities, maintaining work ethic
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority 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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.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.

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