Investment Banking - UK Sponsor Services - Associate - London

An exciting opportunity to join the FCA Sponsor Services team within UK Investment Banking. The team works on IPOs, capital raisings, and M&A transactions where an FCA Sponsor is required. The team also provides UK regulations and markets related advice for our significant corporate broking client base and has exposure to Corporate Broking.

Job responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact on FCA Sponsor transactions, leading the transaction workstreams which underpin the Sponsor role (financial, legal, accounting etc.) with other investment banking colleagues
• Conduct deal execution, project management and supporting client coverage
• Manage co-ordination, including with client and co-ordination of advisor teams externally and within the bank
• Providing regulatory and UK market best practice guidance for corporate broking clients and other transactions
• Support the internal management of the Sponsor function

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience of work required for Sponsor workstreams to support Sponsor Declarations
• Experience of creating and reviewing records required by the FCA in relation to a Sponsor role
• Proficient numeracy skills (to satisfy financial and accounting workstreams)
• Ability to react well to pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects
• High level of attention to detail, proactivity and time management
• Ability to comfortably interact with clients and teams in a professional manner
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity
• Banking, legal or accounting backgrounds will be considered

UK Investment Banking

The J.P. Morgan UK Investment Banking team is responsible for corporate broking relationships and delivery of public and private M&A and capital markets transactions in the UK and EMEA Coverage sectors. 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

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): London, United Kingdom

Job ID: JPMorgan-210649404

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-24T11:57:48