Global Debt Capital Markets - Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA) Debt Capital Markets - Associate

Are you ready to accelerate your investment banking career at the center of complex, high-impact debt financings? Join a market-leading Debt Capital Markets team covering Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where you will gain end-to-end transaction exposure and meaningful client access early on. You’ll work alongside experienced bankers who invest in your development, offer mobility as you grow, and value collaboration and ownership. If you enjoy fast-paced execution, rigorous analysis, and building trusted client relationships, this role is for you.

As an Analyst or Associate in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Debt Capital Markets team, you will advise sovereign, corporate and financial institution clients on financing solutions across public and private markets. You will support transactions across investment grade, high yield, bank capital and Environmental, Social and Governance debt products, from origination through pricing and closing. You will partner closely with senior bankers and work side-by-side with teams across coverage, legal, credit risk, syndicate and sales to deliver excellent outcomes for clients. You will contribute to new bond issuance and liability management activity, including buybacks, exchanges, and covenant amendments. You will bring analytical rigor, strong execution discipline, and a client-first mindset to every assignment.

Job responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and execute debt capital markets transactions in partnership with senior team members and deal leaders
• Manage the transaction execution process, including documentation, approvals, and timelines
• Prepare pitch books, client materials, and regular market updates
• Support pricing and transaction marketing processes in coordination with internal partners
• Participate in client meetings and help advance ongoing dialogue and relationship coverage
• Build analytical overviews of clients, sectors, and financing alternatives
• Maintain internal databases and support occasional team administrative needs

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Front-office experience in investment banking, asset management, or markets
• Understanding of corporate finance, macroeconomic drivers, and debt capital markets instruments
• Demonstrated experience performing financial analysis and synthesizing insights for senior audiences
• Interest in emerging markets and cross-border capital markets activity
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with infrastructure or project finance transactions
• Fluency in Arabic, French and/or Russian
• Experience using Bloomberg and/or capital markets databases (e.g., Bond Radar, Dealogic)

About UsJ.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.
About the TeamJ.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.