Vice President Investment Banking

Our client is seeking a high-performing Investment Banking Vice President to join their London team. This is a client-facing, execution-heavy role supporting senior bankers across complex, cross-border transactions. You will work closely with DAX-listed corporates, mid-market companies, and institutional investors across EMEA, driving deal execution and contributing to revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• M&A Execution: Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including pitch development, financial modelling, valuation work (DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comps), and coordination of due diligence streams.
• Deal Process Management: Manage full deal lifecycles from origination support and pitch book preparation through negotiations, structuring, and closing.
• Client Relationship Development: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with German blue-chip corporates, private equity firms, and sovereign entities.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and oversee analysts and associates, ensuring high-quality deliverables under demanding timelines.
• Market & Sector Analysis: Conduct market research, sector deep-dives, and competitive intelligence to support strategic advisory mandates.

Qualifications and Skills

• 6-8 years of investment banking experience at an established Investment Bank or M&A boutique.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and FactSet.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities, commercial judgement, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Industrials focus preferred, though strong generalists with interest in transitioning into the Industrials sector are welcome.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…