Global Investment Banking – Equity-Linked Capital Markets Vice President

The VP role in the Equity-linked Origination (“EQL”) and 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 EQL and private markets. Every transaction is bespoke and a big focus of the team is to help companies (private and public) raise capital. Capital is sourced from a variety of sources including Institutional investors, private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, alternative & credit investors, pension funds, insurance companies, and family offices. 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
• Work collaboratively with the convertible sales & trading platform to stay up to date on what works for investors and accordingly advise corporate clients
• Develop and maintain the investor network for the APAC Private Capital Markets platform 
  • Identify the suitable investor universe for each transaction and speak to investors as part of the outreach process and execution 
• Lead execution from deal launch to signing, in close cooperation with the client, its advisers and other internal and external parties
  • EQL deals include investor outreach with CB sales and engagement with internal sales & trading 
  • PCM deals include investor outreach, active communication with investors / management, and overall transaction management
• Support in the preparation of transaction marketing and process materials
• You will develop strong functional skills and leadership in the major areas of investment banking with the aim to become a senior client executive who is capable of originating and executing your own transactions 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum 6-7 years of full time investment banking or buyside experience 
• Keen interest in structuring (public or private capital market deals)
• 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 
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Economics or a related field.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin 

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.