Global Investment Banking

Global Investment Banking - Private Capital Markets, Associate Central and Western, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong Description The Associate role in the Private Capital Markets ("PCM") team sits under the Asia Pacific ("APAC") Equity Capital Markets team and is dedicated to helping J.P. Morgan’s clients raise capital in the global private markets. Every transaction is bespoke and a big focus of the PCM team is to help private companies raise growth capital. Capital is sourced from a variety of sources including private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, alternative & credit investors, pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and other institutional investors. You will get exposure to all sectors and markets across APAC, and engage in transactions across the capital structure from common equity transactions to more structured deals including convertibles and preference shares. You will be a key player in the execution of the firm's ECM business. Joining here means you’ll become part of our teams and its inclusive culture, unified by the firm’s mission and commitment to success. Job responsibilities: Work directly with issuer clients in tandem with industry / country teams to develop a deep understanding of their company business models, financial metrics, management teams, and projected future performance Analyze the suitable investor universe for each transaction and speak to investors as part of the outreach process and execution Support in the preparation of transaction marketing and process materials Process coordination from deal launch to signing, in close cooperation with the client, its advisers and other internal and external parties, including investor outreach, active communication with investors / management, and overall transaction management Given the team’s high deal flow and its flat hierarchical structure, you will perform a great variety of tasks, including many opportunities to “step-up” You will experience training, hands‑on learning opportunities, continuous mentoring and feedback, and numerous development opportunities You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking with the aim to become a senior client executive who is capable of generating and executing your own transactions Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Economics or a related field. Minimum 5 years of full‑time investment banking or buyside experience Keen interest in private capital markets, minority equity and structured transactions. Interest in how minority transactions work including shareholder and governance agreements Desire to work across markets and sectors and have exposure to lots of different types of transactions Proficient technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency. The role will require flexibility to work across the capital spectrum and be exposed to new and creative structures Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals and clients Ability to take ownership across a transaction, with exposure to industry, country, and other internal and external partners Ability to show initiative and support across several transactions in parallel, managing time appropriately across competing demands Self‑directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently A well‑rounded academic background from a top‑tier educational institution. Fluency in Mandarin language skills to liaise with Chinese‑speaking stakeholders Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills Prior experience in private capital raising be it equity / equity-link or debt / leveraged finance, M&A execution or buyside Prior experience in communicating with buyside investors 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 ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr