Wealth Management - Real Assets Private Markets - Co-investment and Fund Due Diligence - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

13d•$150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

Requirements

Strong understanding of infrastructure and/or real estate investing, with the ability to underwrite cash-flowing real assets and assess downside protection, resilience, and exit options.
Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities, including asset/project-level DCF and scenario/sensitivity analysis, capital structure modeling, and secondaries analytics (look-through exposure, NAV bridge/roll-forward, pricing to target IRR/MOIC).
Working knowledge of real asset-specific diligence considerations: Infrastructure: contract structures (availability vs. volume/merchant), inflation linkage, concession life, lifecycle capex, O&M. Real estate: NOI build, lease roll, market vs. in-place rents, cap rates/reversion, and debt underwriting metrics (LTV/DSCR).
Strong transaction management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize under tight timelines, and communicate clearly with internal partners and external counterparties.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, decision-useful Investment Committee materials and portfolio updates.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Demonstrated judgment, integrity, and a strong risk mindset; comfortable operating in a controlled approval environment.
4+ years of experience in infrastructure, real estate, and/or private equity investments, including direct investments, secondaries, co-investments, or investment banking roles.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, economics, engineering, real assets or quantitative fields.

Nice To Haves

An MBA and/or professional certifications (CFA/CAIA) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the evaluation and execution of infrastructure and real estate transactions, with a focus on GP-first underwriting and validation of deal points.
Develop detailed financial models and underwriting analyses. This includes asset- and project-level DCFs, capital structure analyses, scenario and sensitivity assessments, and returns attribution.
Coordinate multidisciplinary due diligence streams, including commercial, legal, technical, and tax structuring.
Draft high-quality Investment Committee materials (IC memos, investment notes, diligence summaries), presenting recommendations, key risks, mitigants, and proposed structures.
Monitor investment performance and associated risks.
Review GP and asset manager reports. Engage with sponsors and GPs on performance drivers, value-creation initiatives, operational issues, and refinancing or exit planning.
Maintain and enhance portfolio monitoring tools and reports, including quarterly updates, valuation commentary, risk dashboards, and exposure analytics.
Support ongoing governance processes and coordinate internal approvals required for material portfolio actions.