Vice President Investment Banking - St. Louis
We are representing a boutique investment bank seeking a highly skilled Investment Banking Vice President to join its St. Louis office. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex M&A transactions across a broad range of industries within a dynamic and collaborative team.
Why This Role?
- Strategic Leadership: Partner closely with senior bankers to shape client strategy, lead transaction processes, and contribute to high‑impact decision-making.
- Strong Deal Flow: Join a team with a consistently active M&A pipeline across diversified sectors.
- Highly Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary, performance-driven bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits.
- Boutique Culture: Work in an environment known for hands-on client engagement, technical rigor, and a collaborative team approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead execution of M&A advisory engagements across multiple industries.
- Oversee valuation work, financial modeling, due diligence processes, and creation of client presentations.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic insights and managing expectations throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Coordinate and drive day‑to‑day workstreams to ensure seamless execution and exceptional deliverables.
- Mentor and develop Associates and Analysts, fostering a high‑performance culture.
- Support business development efforts, including pitch preparation and sector/market analyses.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience: Current Investment Banking Vice President or strong Senior Associate ready for promotion; substantial M&A execution experience required.
- Generalist Orientation: Ability to execute transactions across a wide range of industries; no sector specialization required.
- Technical Expertise: Mastery of financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and deal process management.
- ESOP Experience: Exposure to ESOP transactions is a plus, though not required.
- Leadership & Client Skills: Strong communication, team leadership, and proven ability to lead client interactions.
- Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Next Steps
If you are a high-performing VP looking to take on a leadership role within a growing, deal-focused boutique, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
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