Investment Banking Vice President 1 / 2 Industrials M&A (Elite Boutique)

About the Firm

Our client is a premier global financial advisory firm renowned for its strategic M&A counsel, restructuring expertise, and capital advisory services. With a distinguished history spanning over 175 years, the firm maintains an entrepreneurial culture and flat organizational structure that empowers professionals to develop direct relationships with C-suite executives and drive meaningful outcomes for clients.

The Industrials team specializes in advising leading companies across Capital Goods, Transportation, Automotive, Business Services, Chemicals, Building Products, Packaging, and Aerospace & Defense on their most critical strategic transactions. Based in New York, this group serves as a key component of the firm's global industrials practice, leading coverage and execution for companies across the United States. The firm's advisory-focused model and lean deal team structure provide Vice Presidents with exceptional exposure to Managing Directors and client executives throughout every engagement.

The Opportunity

The firm seeks an exceptional Vice President to join their Industrials investment banking team in New York City. This role offers immediate and significant client exposure, substantial transaction leadership responsibility, and a clear path to Managing Director. The position provides the entrepreneurial autonomy and partnership typical of elite advisory platforms, where Vice Presidents are treated as senior deal leaders rather than execution managers.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution on complex M&A transactions, carve-outs, and strategic advisory assignments
• Navigate and coach sophisticated financial analyses including valuation, modeling, and scenario planning across various transaction structures
• Conduct comprehensive strategic analysis on clients, competitors, and sector dynamics
• Manage critical deal workstreams from pitch through closing
• Coordinate seamlessly across legal, accounting, and other advisory partners

Client Interaction & Relationship Management

Team Leadership & Development

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

Firm Culture

The firm maintains a tight-knit community of just over 3,000 employees globally, fostering an environment where professionals eager to learn connect with senior bankers willing to teach. The entrepreneurial culture and flat structure allow creative ideas to drive business forward and enable careers to take flight. The firm differentiates itself among leading investment banks through its commitment to investing in Vice Presidents and developing them into world-class advisors and successful Managing Directors.

The organization is built on the premise that diverse perspectives create richer thought leadership and better client outcomes. With organic growth from local roots across different countries, the firm maintains a deep tradition of respecting individual differences and supporting every colleague in maximizing their potential.

To Apply

If you're a top-tier professional passionate about becoming a world-class advisor in the Industrials space, we want to hear from you. This is a highly selective process and the firm is moving quickly to identify exceptional talent.