Join our dynamic team to drive the deal life cycle from origination to portfolio management, support global transaction professionals, and enhance your expertise in structuring, analytics, and strategic networking within JPMorgan's diverse financial landscape.

As a Associate in the Export & Agency Finance (“EAF”) team in the Americas (“EAF Americas”) within Trade and Working Capital, you will be responsible for assisting in the origination and execution of EAF Americas transactions as well as assisting in the management of the Americas-based Agency programs and associated relationships. You will also assist in managing close relationships with internal & market partners in support of the global J.P. Morgan EAF franchise. EAF Americas has geographic responsibility for the origination and execution of Agency supported financing with Americas-based clients and with Americas-based Agencies supporting transactions globally.

J.P. Morgan EAF is a group of professionals within Trade & Working Capital focused on structuring and arranging structured debt solutions aimed at meeting our clients' unique financing needs across a highly collaborative global platform. We partner with export credit agencies ("ECAs"), multilateral agencies ("MLAs") and development finance institutions ("DFIs") (each an "Agency" and together "Agencies") to support our clients with financing solutions that feature credit enhancements or direct lending from relevant Agencies. ECAs are established by governments to promote national exports. DFIs and MLAs are public financing institutions with economic development missions.

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the deal life cycle, encompassing origination, execution, and the subsequent transition to portfolio managementSupport senior transaction professionals globally in advancing the transaction deal life cycleAssist in various work streams, including the development of marketing materials, pricing models, internal deal memos, and execution documentationLearn and apply deal structuring considerations, incorporating "boxes and arrows" and cash-flow-based financial modelingTake ownership of internal systems and processes, produce pipeline reporting, and provide analytics for senior managementEnsure alignment with JPMorgan's internal operating procedures and policies, and contribute to content development for internal and external thought leadershipBuild and leverage an internal network, primarily with colleagues in Global Trade & Working Capital, Global Corporate Bank, Infrastructure Advisory Finance, Markets, and Debt Capital Markets product partners, as well as other functions within Payments, as appropriate

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

 3+ years of relevant experience in the fieldDemonstrate experience in cross-border debt financingEstablish a foundational skill set for originating, structuring, executing, and syndicating financingsRefine essential business communication and analytical skillsUnderstand institutional risk management policies and toolsCarry out analysis for comparing alternative financing structuresDevelop relationship management proficiencies with internal and external clients, and exhibit leadership skills by acting as a go-to person for specific aspects of deal managementDevelop familiarity with environmental, social, and governance considerations surrounding international finance
 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

Familiarity with corporate finance through professional experience and strong interest in cross-border financingFamiliarity with Latin America and the CaribbeanAdvanced skill in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and ExcelEffective communication, interpersonal skills and project management capabilitySpanish and/or Portuguese language skills preferred