Job Description

If you are a passionate, inquisitive, and detail-focused Equity Research or Investment Banking professional with experience in the Staples & Beverages sector and strong knowledge of Equity Research and financial modeling, this role is for you. You will work within our top-rated team, under the mentorship and guidance of Senior Analysts, contributing to thematic deep-dives, strategic reviews, results analysis, and industry presentations. We offer a collaborative environment focused on your growth, skill development, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

As an Associate or Vice President in the Consumer Staples Equity Research Team, you will contribute to writing research reports, including thematic deep-dives, strategic reviews, results analysis, and industry/company presentations. You will communicate with institutional investors, company representatives, internal clients (Sales, Sector Specialists & Trading), and other stakeholders. You will create, maintain, and update company models and databases, gaining exposure to a wide range of industry topics and building relationships across the business.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to writing research reports, including thematic deep-dives, strategic reviews, results analysis, and industry/company presentations.
• Communicate with institutional investors, company representatives, internal clients (Sales, Sector Specialists & Trading), and other stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and update company models and databases.
• Collaborate with Senior Analysts and team members to deliver impactful research.
• Stay abreast of sector and industry developments.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in Research or Banking (Industry, ECM, M&A).
• Passion for markets, stocks, and investing.
• Strong analytical, accounting, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently with colleagues and external clients.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed materials.
• Strong time management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Extensive experience within the Staples & Beverages sector.
• Data analysis and coding skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Ability to deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders.

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.