Associate - Research and Financial Analysis in Global Banking

Centralized Research Group (CRG) – Associate – Global Banking

Job Responsibilities

• Marketing materials and deal support: Work with colleagues in Mumbai and across regional locations to prepare marketing materials including market updates, pricing updates, earning summaries, case studies, peer benchmarking, target company profiles and benchmarking. Contribute on RFPs including industry landscapes, buyer / target screening and investor profiles. Also work independently and contribute to execution including but not limited to preparation of analyst presentations, management presentation, roadshow presentation, information memoranda, due diligence questionnaires and sales force memos

• Financial analysis: Analysis and interpretation of financial statements including preparing trading and transaction comparables, and financial metric benchmarking for companies. Work on various types of financial analysis including ratings analysis, capital structure analysis and firepower analysis. Actively build and develop valuation and financial models

• Research: Source and interpret company / industry information from a variety of data sources (company reports, Internet, online databases, J.P. Morgan proprietary content). Learn to develop views on specific industries and start tracking them for developments / potential opportunities

• Industry or Product coverage: Work with colleagues in Mumbai and across regional locations to develop and apply industry / geographic market fundamentals (e.g. impact of economic/market conditions, competitive landscape, risks, trends) for clients across the globe. Also track a set of clients / emerging sectors / product themes with an aim to pitch potential ideas across M&A / ECM / DCM / Lending / Payments

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• MBA from a top-tier school and / or professional qualification in Accountancy / Finance with excellent academic record

• Strong communication skills (written as well as verbal) and an ability to precisely articulate thoughts

• Awareness of banking solutions and services. Knowledge of accounting, analyzing company financials and financial modeling in MS Office applications. Ability to efficiently multi-task and handle multiple deliverable / projects

• Close attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality output under pressure

• Strong team player demonstrating integrity and ability to work with teams across geographies. Pro-active, self-starter and an ability to work independently with minimal guidance

• Strong analytical bent of mind and quantitative skills. Ability to analyze / interpret large sets of data and provide thoughtful insights and conclusion

• Ensure the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance within the firm