Investment Banking - Leveraged Finance - Analyst

JPMorganChase

📍New York, NY
Posted May 21, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Investment Banking - Leveraged Finance - Analyst

Company

JPMorganChase

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4384748789

Job Description

Job Description
Leveraged Finance comprises JPMorgan's leveraged loan and high yield bond product groups within the firm's Investment Banking Line of Business targeting non-investment grade companies. These dynamic debt capital markets are instrumental in financing corporate capital requirements, including working capital, capital projects, mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and dividend recapitalizations. As the leading corporate debt house, JPMorgan holds commanding leadership positions in these product specialties. Transactions involve high-level interaction with senior bankers across product and industry groups as well as with executive management within client firms.

Job Summary
As an Analyst in Leveraged Finance, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals at one of the world's leading global investment banks. In this role, you will focus on analyzing and identifying optimal and marketable capital structure solutions for our clients. You will also be responsible for coordinating deals across internal and external parties, including coverage, credit, legal, and client teams. This role offers you a chance to be at the forefront of our business, making a direct impact on our clients' success.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performing financial modeling and financial statement analysis

  • Determining cash flow and asset-based debt capacity based on a wide range of business models

  • Driving the preparation of customized term sheets, capital markets and credit approval packages and marketing materials

  • Preparing presentation materials and participating in client/investor meetings

  • Conducting extensive due diligence on companies, industry and product research as well as comparable analysis

  • Coordinating communication across numerous internal and external parties

  • Primary responsibility for reviewing all work prepared by analysts including financial models

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

  • 1 year of experience in Investment Banking, Credit Risk, Big Four experience or related field

  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and help develop innovative client solutions Ability to work in a team environment

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

  • Well organized and able to efficiently manage projects with minimal supervision

  • Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet time sensitive deadlines

  • Excellent presentation skills; comfortable presenting to client senior management, investors and senior members of the firm

ABOUT US
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Walk me through how you would determine the debt capacity for a non-investment grade company looking to finance a leveraged buyout.
  • 2.What are the key differences between a leveraged loan and a high yield bond, and when would a client choose one over the other?
  • 3.How would you approach building a customized term sheet and credit approval package for a dividend recapitalization?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to coordinate a complex project across multiple teams or stakeholders with competing priorities.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to present complex financial analysis to senior management or clients. How did you ensure your message was clear and impactful?
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you identified an error or critical issue in your own work or a peer's work during a high-pressure situation with a tight deadline.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are reviewing a financial model prepared by another analyst and notice the debt capacity assumptions are overly aggressive and might not secure credit approval. How do you handle this?
  • 2.It is 2 AM and you are finalizing marketing materials for a client meeting the next morning when the client's CFO emails a significant revision to their EBITDA projections. How do you respond?

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Leveraged FinanceHigh YieldLeveraged LoanFinancial ModelingDebt CapacityCredit ApprovalTerm SheetDue DiligenceCapital StructureLBOComparable AnalysisPresentation Materials

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