Structured Working Capital- Payments - Associate

Job Description

As a Transactor within Trade & Working Capital's Structured Working Capital team, you will be responsible for structuring, executing and managing structured receivables and inventory finance transactions. You will work closely with clients to understand their working capital objectives, identify opportunities and recommend customized structures. Collaborate with us on transactions ranging from bilateral receivables purchase structures to multibillion-dollar syndicated inventory financing, all designed to optimize our clients' global working capital flows.

Trade & Working Capital (T&WC)  is a division of JPMorgan Payments. For more than 200 years, J.P. Morgan has helped clients make trade payments, access liquidity, and manage risk. We connect counterparties with market-leading Traditional Trade, Supply Chain Finance, and Export Finance solutions. Our institutional strength, practical expertise, comprehensive technology, and unparalleled network enable us to deliver powerful global solutions, when and where our clients need them. Our global product and technology platform, integrated client service model and network of operational centers enable us to deliver a consistent set of services to clients no matter where they are across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Trade Sales and Global Corporate Banking teams to recommend structured off-balance sheet solutions to enhance working capital position for clients within specific sectors
• Partners with finance, product, legal and risk functional colleagues to ensure seamless product delivery for structures which can be adapted to meet bespoke customer needs
• Supports senior members of the team to pitch, structure and execute transactions bringing innovative solutions to complex problems
• Prepares and review data analysis including cash flow models, stress test models and other analytical tools
• Identifies opportunities and recommend customized financial structures
• Develops expertise in transaction execution including socializing with internal partners, preparing credit analysis and approval materials, leading approval discussions, guiding operational processes, and negotiating legal documentation
• Understands and assess competition, capital markets, accounting, macroeconomic and regulatory dynamics

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• 2+ years of structuring and transaction experience, with strong working knowledge of corporate finance, corporate credit and legal risk
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment
• Ability to work closely with clients, understand their needs, and develop customized financial solutions.
• Proactive mindset with capability to identify issues and develop solutions independently
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, structuring, and analysis. Proficiency in financial software and tools
• Innovative thinking to bring solutions to complex problems
• Effective communication for pitching, structuring, and executing transactions, as well as leading approval discussions
• Capability to support senior team members and guide operational processes

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• Relevant trade finance experience with exposure to structured receivable transactions

   

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.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. 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. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.