Investment Banking – EMEA FIG (Insurance) – Vice President – London

We are looking for a highly motivated banker to join our dynamic EMEA FIG Insurance team. The role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to our Investment Banking franchise, working across public and private M&A and capital markets transactions for corporate, financial sponsor and government clients throughout the insurance ecosystem.

Role Overview

As a Vice President you will lead day‑to‑day execution on live transactions, support client coverage and origination, manage analysts and associates, and collaborate with senior bankers and cross‑border product teams (M&A, ECM, DCM, LevFin, Ratings/Credit) to deliver best‑in‑class advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the origination and execution of complex M&A and capital markets transactions for insurance clients.
• Oversee and review financial analysis, valuation and modelling (DCF, trading and transaction comps, merger models, LBOs, accretion/dilution) ensuring analytical rigor and accuracy.
• Develop and present strategic advice and materials to clients, including board‑level executives.
• Coordinate workstreams with internal product partners and external advisers across jurisdictions; manage due diligence, documentation and negotiations from pitch to close.
• Drive marketing initiatives, pitches and thought leadership tailored to insurance regulatory and market developments.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; provide training, feedback and support recruiting.
• Ensure high‑quality deliverables, strong client relationships and adherence to internal risk, conduct and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Significant Investment Banking experience with a strong track record in Financial Institutions, ideally with meaningful exposure to the Insurance sector across products and transaction types.
• Proven project leadership and process management skills; ability to run multiple cross‑border transactions under tight timelines.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical abilities, including expert Excel modelling and valuation.
• Demonstrated origination contribution (idea generation, relationship development, pitch leadership) and an ability to convert opportunities into mandates.
• Proactive ownership mindset; highly organized, detail oriented and decisive.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; advanced degree a plus.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Additional European language skills to support cross‑border execution and client engagement across EMEA.
• Experience working with financial sponsors and insurance‑focused investors active in EMEA; familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Solvency II, reinsurance structures, capital optimisation).

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. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and highly value diversity and inclusion.

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. We provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices and to support mental health or physical disability needs.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world, supporting corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organisations, education institutions, banks and investors.

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