Centralized Research Group

Job Description

The Centralized Research Group (CRG) collaborates closely with the firm's Global Investment Banking (GIB), Global Corporate Banking (GCB) and Commercial Banking (CB) teams offering customized financial solutions across Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity / Debt capital raising, Credit, Treasury, Cash Management, Trade, and Markets, among others.

As an Analyst within the Centralized Research Group (CRG), you will collaborate closely with our Global Investment Banking (GIB), Global Corporate Banking (GCB), and Commercial Banking (CB) teams. You will have the opportunity to prepare marketing materials, conduct financial analysis, and engage in research to support customized financial solutions across various banking services. This role allows you to develop industry insights, work on execution projects, and contribute to the growth of our global banking operations.

Job Responsibilities:

- Prepare Marketing materials and deal support:Work with colleagues in Mumbai and across regional locations to prepare marketing materials including market updates, pricing updates, earning summaries, case studies, benchmarking, company profiles, treasury pitching materials, credit analysis and competitor analysis. Contribute on RfPs including industry landscapes, buyer / target screening and investor profiles. Also, work independently and contribute to Execution projects including but not limited to preparation of analyst presentation, management presentation, roadshow presentation, information memoranda, due diligence questionnaires and sales force memos
- Conduct Financial analysis: Analysis and interpretation of financial statements including preparing trading and transaction comparables, and financial metric benchmarking for companies. Work on various types of financial analysis including ratings analysis, capital structure analysis and firepower analysis. Actively build and develop valuation and financial models
- Source & Interpret Research:Source and interpret company / industry information from a variety of data sources (company reports, Internet, online databases, J.P. Morgan proprietary content). Learn to develop views on specific industries and start tracking them for developments / potential opportunities / new client prospecting
- Develop Industry or Product coverage: Work with colleagues in Mumbai and across regional locations to develop and apply industry / geographic market fundamentals (e.g. impact of economic/market conditions, competitive landscape, risks, trends) for clients across the globe. Also track a set of clients / emerging sectors / product themes with an aim to pitch potential ideas

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

- MBA from a top-tier school and / or professional qualification in Accountancy / Finance with excellent academic record
- Strong communication skills (written as well as verbal) and an ability to precisely articulate thoughts
- Awareness of banking solutions and services. Knowledge of accounting, analyzing company financials and financial modeling in MS Office applications. Ability to efficiently multi-task and handle multiple deliverable / projects
- Close attention to detail and ability to deliver high quality output under pressure
- Strong team player demonstrating integrity and ability to work with teams across geographies. Pro-active, self-starter and an ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Strong analytical bent of mind and quantitative skills. Ability to analyze / interpret large sets of data and provide thoughtful insights and conclusion
- Ensure the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance within the firm