Associate
JPMorganChase
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Financial analysisMarketingValuationRecruitingFinancial modelingStakeholder management
- Work
- On-site in New York
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Marketing23%Valuation4%Financial analysis3%Recruiting2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As an Associate in the Media & Communications Investment Banking group, you will be a key player in business strategy and execution. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution, including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, and preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function, working with analysts and associates, and assisting more senior bankers. You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer capable of generating and executing your own transactions. You will join the global Associate class in an Industry, Country Coverage or Product Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions.
- Interact with senior team members and client management teams daily to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives.
- Define, guide, and review detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables, and LBO analyses.
- Define, guide, and review detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to Associates and Analysts.
- Participate in graduate recruiting.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Prior work experience in an investment banking front office role.
- A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
- Strong financial modelling skills.
- Understands the transaction cycle and the steps in the process, and is execution-oriented.
- Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients, and key stakeholders in other lines of business.
- Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
Qualifications
- Experience in the Media & Communications sector is implied by the role title and team description.