Private Banking Director jobs in San Francisco, CA

About the job

Job Summary

The Capital Connect business is a fast-growing global team within J.P. Morgan's Corporate & Investment Bank. We are creating a high-profile and exciting new fintech business for the firm, focused on early-stage private markets. This cross-functional business leverages the scale, network and data of JPM to create holistic members-only platform for start-ups and every type of investor. This platform will allow members to network with other members, benchmark companies using proprietary data, consume exclusive content and raise/invest capital on a seamless platform. This cross-functional team operates like a true start-up within the larger company.

The role sits on the Private Capital Markets team aligned with Capital Connect, and is dedicated to helping J.P. Morgan’s early-stage, disruptive, and fast-growing corporate clients raise equity capital in the private markets. Additionally, you will be core to helping develop and test a suite of proprietary JPMC tools that simplify and speed up the capital raise process for start-up companies. 

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop a deep pipeline of private capital markets opportunities, and work with internal and external teams to drive equity private placement execution processes 
• Work directly with issuer clients to develop a deep understanding of their company business models, financial metrics, management teams, and projected future performance 
• Lead JPM diligence processes on potential opportunities, including evaluating client materials and driving internal approval processes 
• Create and refine marketing and execution materials for maximum client impact 
• Work with coverage and industry partners to assess sectors and companies of interest, and leverage best-in-class JPM insights to develop your own views
• Lead client dialogue including managing deal processes, Q&A, management interviews 
• Work with diverse teams across investment banking, corporate banking, private banking, Capital Connect and others to deliver the best outcome for your clients 
• Review and coordinate work of junior bankers, and train junior team members 

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing skills.
• Deep analytical background, prior investment banking or investing experience a must.
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• An execution oriented mindset, exceptional organizational skills and understanding of transaction cycles
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals and clients
• The ability to work independently, be proactive and highly motivated to succeed.
• Deep interest in financial markets, early-stage capital-raising activity, and a strong understanding of the players within the sector.
• Willingness and ability to challenge the status quo, think creatively, and problem-solve.