Natural Resources Group – Investment Banking Associate

Job Description
As an Associate in our Natural Resources group in Calgary, you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution, particularly within the energy and mining industry. You will participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting 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 who is capable of generating and executing their own transactions. You will join the global Associate class in the North American Natural Resources coverage team. Working with a broader team of over 80 bankers in the North American Natural Resources team, you will be provided opportunities to be involved real-time in transactions that may include frequent travel. In this role, you will be expected to develop deep expertise in the energy and mining industries, supporting clients operating in these areas.

Job Responsibilities

• 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, tailoring analyses to the unique characteristics of the Natural Resources sector
• Provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to Associates and Analysts.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modelling skills.
• Understanding of the M&A transaction cycle and the steps in the process.
• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders.
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office role with demonstrated interest in the energy and/or mining sectors is highly preferred.

About Us
JPMorganChase, 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.

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About The Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.