Associate Banker - Life Sciences - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

Are you passionate about the innovation economy and energized by working with founders and high-growth companies? Do you thrive on building relationships and providing strategic financial advice to clients shaping the future of healthcare? If so, a role as a Life Sciences Associate Banker may be the perfect fit.
As an Associate Banker in our Life Sciences group, you will partner with exceptional founders and management teams at companies ranging from Series A startups to established, commercialized companies valued a few billion dollars, spanning FDA-regulated subsectors such as biotech, pharma services, medical devices, tools &diagnostics, CROs and CDMOs. You will support the banking team to support clients and solution their banking needs such as cash management, liquidity solutions, credit, FX, card, and merchant services, as well as act as a trusted advisor to navigate the capital markets and make meaningful connections with capital providers and the life sciences ecosystem.
You will work as part of a team to introduce our comprehensive solutions to clients, closely collaborating with various partners across the firm to deliver strategic advice and drive growth. You will help bankers uncover new prospects, deepen existing client relationships, complete portfolio reviews, build market share, and drive both internal and external client dialogue.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a similar banking, venture, credit, or treasury role, ideally with exposure to life sciences or healthcare sectors
• Outstanding professional reputation and integrity
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and retain new and profitable relationships in a highly competitive environment
• Ability to assess risks inherent in complex credit transactions and mitigate, structure, and negotiate accordingly
• Extensive knowledge of products and services
• FINRA Series 79, 63, and Securities Industry Essentials licenses required or must be obtained within 180 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Superior knowledge of market dynamics and business environment preferred
• Excellent problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of innovation and a customer-centric mindset
• Stay up-to-date with life sciences industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation or strategic partnerships
• Provide tailored banking solutions to clients from Series A through late-stage and public company growth
• Find ways to drive new client acquisition in partnership with bankers
• Embrace a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees