Global Investment Banking - General Industries Coverage - Associate

In this role, you will be highly enthusiastic about JPMorgan's mission and be driven & committed to its success.

As an Associate in the Japan General Industries Coverage team, you will be a key player in the execution of the firm's business. You will work with expert professionals at the heart of a leading global investment bank.

Job responsibilities

• Play a role in implementing the execution and deal origination function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting more senior bankers
• Develop strong function skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing their own transactions
• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions
• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analyses
• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations
• Demonstrate high enthusiasm towards JPMorgan's mission and be driven and committed to its success

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Japanese is required to support Japan clients
• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office or related role
• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative, business writing and process management skills
• Strong financial modelling skills
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution
• Understanding of transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency in business-level English is preferred, though not mandatory, with a strong willingness to learn and improve
• Impeccable communication details with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently

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

J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors.

Global Investment Banking supports a broad range of corporations, institutions and governments by providing strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise.

Client-provided location(s): Tokyo, Japan

Job ID: JPMorgan-210740618

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-25T19:29:35