JPMorgan Private Equity Valuation - Associate 

United States, New York, New York 

502513816

Job responsibilities

• Generate valuation reports on private equity positions, entailing start-to-end responsibilities. This includes collection and analysis of both private and public market data, valuation report generation, working closely with sophisticated clients, and adherence to strict quality controls.
• Conduct research and development to create cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to increase the accuracy and speed of valuations.
• Collaborate with trading desks, market participants, and research teams to enhance market knowledge and understanding of market pricing.
• Address all client concerns daily with an emphasis on providing first-class service and quality, whether via emails, calls, or in-person meetings.
• Explore new areas of product growth with a focus on autonomously developing innovative ideas and solutions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Firm understanding of the principles of equity valuation and data science.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong software development skills in Python and Excel VBA.
• Ability to collect and analyze large amounts of market information, extract its essence, and incorporate the findings into valuation processes.
• Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment of real-time market pressures, remaining focused on client needs.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous market or quantitative experience in equity markets (public or private).
• Previous experience in implementing machine learning models in a business environment.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or Economics.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Statistical, and Artificial Intelligence techniques.