European Graduate Opportunities

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Who are JPMorgan?

Who are JPMorgan? We are the 2nd largest financial institution in the world

We are widely considered to the premier trading operation in the world $1 trillion in assetsWe have over 160,000 employees in 50 countries, serving 90 million clients worldwideJPMorgan’s roots in Europe date back to 1838

JPMorgan is a truly global Investment Bank

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What is Investment Banking?

What is Investment Banking ? The Investment Banking industry offers a great breadth of services to serve the complex financial needs of a highly diverse client base

Our client base includes major corporations, governments, private firms, financial institutions and private individuals

We advise companies on how to raise money for investment or merge with another business

We are a major trading house of a huge variety of financial instruments

We advise companies on how to reduce exposure to fluctuations in currency or interest rates

We control investment portfolios on behalf of institutional investors and wealthy individuals

The JPMorgan Structure There are 8 separate functions that you as a graduate can apply to

1. Investment Banking - M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets

2. Credit & Rate Markets - Trading, Sales, Research

3. Equities - Trading, Sales, Research

4. Investment Management - Currency, Equities, Fixed Income

5. Global Credit Risk Management

6. Treasury & Security Services

7. Operations & Business Services

8. Technology - Plan, Build, Operate

Credit & Rate Markets

Working in the markets:Buying and selling Fast paced and excitingSalespeople/Marketers: Deal with clients on a day to day basis, provide advice and structuring expertiseTraders: Risk managers, execute trades for clients and for the banks own account (proprietary trading)Research: Detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis that is used both in house and sent to clientsEquities vs Credit and Rates Equities - stocks and shares, equity derivativesCredit and Rates - interest rate products such as bonds and swaps. Also encompasses foreign exchange and commodities e.g oil, gold

Investment BankingWorking with companies – Strategy and raising equity or debt– Debt Capital Markets (Raising debt for companies through Leveraged

Buy-Outs, High Risk, Real Estate and Government/Investment grade debt)

– Mergers & Acquisitions (Advising companies on strategy)– Financial Institutions (Banking for other banks and financial

institutions)– Equity Capital Markets (Raising equity for firms, IPO’s)

Very rewarding career, opportunities for travel, experience of working with top companies throughout EuropeClose contact with top management of firms, CEO/CFONeed to be analytical and team player

Operations & Business Services

Client Services

Trade Support

Project Management

Finance and Risk Management

Human Resources

Marketing & Communications

Technology at JPMorgan

JPMorgan has one of the best technology platforms and capability of any investment bank in the marketplace.

2 distinct areas: Business Technology and Infrastructure

3 UK locations: London, Glasgow and Bournemouth

Structured around a strategy of Plan, Build, Operate

Technology Three key rolesPlanBuildOperate

Business AnalystsApplication DevelopersDesk Aligned Support

Why work for an investment bank??

High salaryExcellent training - (often in New York!!)Opportunity to gain a further qualifications such as CFAChance to travel and work abroadEarly responsibilityTransferable skillsYoung and international working environmentLondon – centre of finance in Europe

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