Managing Director, Technology Sponsor Finance

You are customer focused and enjoy cultivating relationships with your Technology-focused private equity clients. A role as a Technology Sponsor Finance Managing Director is for you.

As a Managing Director on the Technology Sponsor Finance coverage team, you will be a key contributor in building a best-in-class platform covering our Technology-focused private equity clients. The Team is responsible for originating and executing leveraged finance transactions in support of our client’s leveraged buy out, mergers and acquisitions and recapitalization opportunities by utilizing J.P. Morgan’s deep and broad platform, including our Direct Lending, Debt Capital Markets and mergers and acquisitions capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

Technology Sponsor Finance is looking for a Managing Director to be a key contributor in building a dedicated best-in-class platform with responsibilities for cultivating and targeting financial sponsor relationships, deal origination and execution, and strategic initiatives.  Managing Director responsibilities will include:

• Covering assigned Sponsors, principally fostering relationships with Capital Markets professionals of covered Sponsors, in collaboration with other sponsor coverage teams
• Originating LBO, M&A and recapitalization financing opportunities through cultivating relationships
• Leading the structuring, negotiation and execution of originated debt financings
• Managing team due diligence on originated financing opportunities and overseeing development of screening memorandum and financial modeling/analysis
• Coordinating the credit origination, execution, and portfolio management process with colleagues across the J.P. Morgan platform
• Building and maintaining in-depth knowledge of the Technology sector and associated financing markets
• Developing and mentoring the Technology Sponsor Finance junior team members

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• 15+ years of Financial Sponsor Coverage or equivalent experience lending to middle market Technology companies 
• Strong credit skills, including experience executing both annualized recurring revenue (ARR) and cash flow credit transactions. Extensive knowledge of financial statements and accounting methods, including preparation and analysis of financial models
• Significant experience with M&A and debt financing in support of those transactions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Personal integrity, initiative, and leadership qualities
• Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent. 
• FINRA Series 79, Series 63, Series 24 and SIE required (or obtained in first 180 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Solid work ethic, motivation level and ability to collaborate across teams
• Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities
• Capacity to interact and build relationships with a wide range of people and act as a point of contact

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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