Job Description
J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is a leading global alternatives manager, offering innovative solutions across market cycles. Our specialized teams manage alternative investment engines, delivering uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes and tailoring portfolios to client needs. The Fund Execution Team (FET) within JPMAM - Alternatives - Infrastructure Investments Group (IIG) is seeking a qualified attorney with a project finance and/or infrastructure M&A background, offering the opportunity to support strategic decision making and develop new capabilities in areas of capital raising, regulatory, governance and asset management.
Job Summary As a Vice President on the Fund Execution Team within J.P. Morgan Asset Management - Alternatives - Infrastructure Investments Group, you will use your legal experience to support strategic decision making in the areas of capital raising, capital deployment, regulatory, governance and asset management. You will work closely with IIG Investment Principles and other Specialist Teams, portfolio companies, internal JPMAM Legal and Compliance departments, external counsel and other advisors to achieve commercial outcomes for stakeholders. You will be a curious, motivated and proactive self-starter, with strong communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills, who has the ability to balance legal and commercial considerations and takes a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Job Responsibilities - Work with IIG team, portfolio company management and boards, external advisers and JPMAM stakeholders to bridge the commercial and legal discourse in M&A transactions;
- Ensure appropriate risk management, governance, consistency and best practices in contractual arrangements;
- Ensure IIF's risk mandate is properly reflected in M&A and debt finance transactions;
- Learn new skills, including regulatory, fund management and capital raising workstreams, as the vehicle and its portfolio companies evolve over time;
- Engage with IIG and portfolio company boards and management to ensure continuous business improvement in asset management, including governance, risk management, policies and procedures, sustainability matters;
- Demonstrate leadership within IIG and the strategy's portfolio companies;
- Facilitate IIF relationships within commercial and legal M&A and financing communities;
- Manage external legal counsel; and
- Identify and work with relevant stakeholders to solve potential compliance, legal, regulatory and corruption issues in transactions.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills - 5+ years of experience required;
- Extensive Project Finance and/or M&A experience;
- Qualified to practice law;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced international team environment;
- Intellectual rigor and curiosity;
- Commitment to continuous improvement;
- Commercial acumen and strong analytical skills;
- Willing and enthusiastic to learn about all faucets of the business and its stakeholders;
- Proactively determine needs and ensure they are met;
- Demonstrate commitment to team values, ESG, strategic objectives, effective risk management and broader legal and compliance requirements;
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills - Some in-house Legal experience preferred
- Industry focus: Infrastructure preferred
- Some experience with investment vehicles (including fund formation, capital raising, asset management and/or regulatory) a plus
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.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Base Pay/Salary New York,NY $140,000.00 - $300,000.00 / year
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