Wealth Management - Real Assets Private Markets - Co-investment and Fund Due Diligence - Associate
- New York, United States
Posted 24 days ago
About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
Deal Underwriting & Execution:
- 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.
Portfolio Management & Monitoring:
- 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.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:
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.
Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:
- An MBA and/or professional certifications (CFA/CAIA) are a plus.
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 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.