CIB - Investment Banking - Sovereign Advisory - Analyst

Job description

Job description:  
 
The Corporate Finance Advisory group is seeking a first-year Analyst to join their Sovereign Advisory functionin Londonas soon as possible.

The Sovereign Advisory function works hand-in-hand with central banks, ministries of finance and economy, and multilateral institutions globally to strengthen their end-to-end sovereign rating processes on a continual basis. The team works with clients both remotely and onsite to implement international best practices in their internal rating processes as well as understand and leverage rating agency methodologies in order to achieve the highest rating possible. Given the importance of sovereign ratings to accessing international debt markets for the sovereign as well as all issuers within the specific country, we work with the highest levels of government within client countries as well as with key internal JPM stakeholders across lines of business.
Key responsibilities The successful candidate with play a vital and accountable role in all aspects of supporting and executing sovereign ratings advisory mandates. The Analyst responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
·  Daily mandate execution and ratings management for sovereign clients
·  Preparation of presentation books, management presentations, memorandums, briefing notes, pitches and other presentation materials for use in client interaction with Rating Agencies or other strategic client dialogue
·  Detailed rating analysis for existing sovereign clients, including sovereign balance sheet, macroeconomic, and political analysis
·  Maintain and develop relationships with existing sovereign clients and actively market rating advisory services to key target clients

Qualifications

The work in Corporate Finance Advisory group is fast-paced, demanding and stimulating. Candidates are required to have strong quantitative, analytical, communication skills and flexibility to travel.
·  Strong academic background in undergraduate level economics or International Relationsincluding a basic understanding ofbalance of payments, monetary, and fiscal indicators and debt sustainability analysis
·  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; second language other than English will be given a high preference
·  Excellent Excel and other Microsoft software, and Bloomberg skills.
·  Ability to comfortably interact with clients and people in a professional and mature manner
·  Ability to react well to pressure whilst multitasking on numerous projects
·  Comfort in, and commitment to strong teamwork environment
·  High level of attention to detail and time management
·  Highly organized, detail-orientated and proactive
·  Any prior work experience in related field (multilateral institution, investment bank, rating agency, economics/and or emerging markets field) will be an added advantage but not a core requirement.
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.

About J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank:

J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. With $18 trillion of assets under custody and $393 billion in deposits, the Corporate & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.  Further information about J.P. Morgan is available at www.jpmorgan.com .

JPMorgan Chase & Co. offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.