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About the Role

As a Vice President within the Small Cap Investment Banking team, you will help build and deliver a growing franchise focused primarily on sell-side M&A for family-founded/family-owned businesses, sponsor-backed companies, and select small-cap public companies. The goal is to bring the full JPMorganChase platform to small cap clients through deep partnership with the Commercial Bank and Private Bank. Vice Presidents who can work effectively across the firm, build strong internal connectivity, and demonstrate confident client presence will thrive in this fast-paced, high-opportunity environment. The team typically targets transactions in the ~$100–$500MM enterprise value range.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary day-to-day client point of contact and lead banker on transactions
Review and coordinate the analytic work of junior bankers to advance marketing and execution processes
Refine marketing and execution materials for maximum client impact
Oversee the creation of financial projection models, valuation analyses, and supporting materials
Liaise with internal and external parties on transactions (e.g., lawyers, accountants, counterparties)
Lead client negotiations, Q&A processes, and management interviews
Run sell-side M&A execution day-to-day, including workplan ownership, diligence coordination, buyer list development, outreach strategy, process management, and timeline control
Operate effectively in lean deal teams, providing hands-on leadership across deliverables while ensuring consistently high-quality, client-ready output
Coach and develop Analysts and Associates by setting clear workstreams, providing actionable feedback, and deploying team capacity efficiently

Requirements

Prior work experience in an investment banking front office role
Demonstrated experience leading day-to-day execution on M&A and/or financing transactions
Experience training and developing junior bankers
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity
Very strong quantitative and analytical skills (including Excel modeling and valuation work)
Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines; aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop practical solutions
Adaptability; able to manage projects independently and assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team
Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
Excellent understanding of financial, legal, and reputational risks facing large integrated investment banks in today’s environment
Significant experience executing sell-side M&A processes end-to-end, including diligence coordination, management preparation, targeted buyer outreach strategy, and negotiation support
Experience advising family-owned/founder-led and/or sponsor-backed companies; comfort navigating multiple stakeholder dynamics
Proven ability to operate in a cross-coverage partnership model, coordinating effectively with internal partners (including Commercial Bank and Private Bank) to source, evaluate, and execute opportunities
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent workstreams and lean teams

Skills

M&A
Financing
Sell-side M&A
Excel modeling
Valuation
Financial analysis
Client interaction
Negotiation
Cross-coverage partnership

Experience Level

Vice President

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage
On-site health and wellness centers
Retirement savings plan
Backup childcare
Tuition reimbursement
Mental health support
Financial coaching

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans