Investment Banking Principal​/VP

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Provide leadership in the pitching and execution ofCIBtransactions while providing support to the Managing Directors in theday to day management of the team’s Associates and Analysts to ensure that junior resources areallocatedappropriately across thegroupsprojects and that the high-priority projects are getting the appropriate attention.

The Principalwill play a leadership role in the oversight of thegroupsmodeling and analytical capabilities with limited supervision willbe responsible for ensuring that the team is creating and delivering high-quality analysis and materials. The Principalwill be thepointperson in creating high-impact pitch materials and will run the execution processesfortransactions.

The Principalmay be responsible for directday to day supervision of Associates and Analysts, providingemployeestimely, candid and constructive performance feedback; developing employees to theirfullestpotential and providing challenging opportunities that enhance employee career growth; identifying and developing appropriate talent pool to ensure adequate benchstrength and succession planning; recognizing and rewarding employees for accomplishments.

The responsibilities for this role are below; you may support projects of varying complexity based on skill and organizational priorities.

• Understand and evaluatecomplex financial models.

• Perform complex financial analysis.

• Create high-impact presentation materials using PowerPoint, Excel,Wordand other relevant software programs.

• Work well as part of a team in a highstressenvironment.

• Develop good working relationships with peers and seniorbankers in Corporate & Investment Bankand the rest of the organization.

• Manage priorities while working ona number ofhigh priority opportunities simultaneously.

• Apply a strong background in credit and corporatefinaceto CIB transactions.

• Serve as supporttosenior bankers and be capable of making internal and external presentations to support the efforts of the Managing Directors on the team.

• Interactindependentlywith all important constituenciesin the course of executing and closing transactions.

• Ensure adherence to risk, compliance, confidentiality, and information barrier requirements across all work streams.

• Other Duties:
  Performing other duties as assigned, adapting to new tasks or shifts in priorities as necessary to support your team’s and the company’s mission.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree/certification (e.g., CFA) strongly preferred but not required.

• 7-10years of total M&A investment banking experience, including prior Associate-level responsibilities.

• Proven track recordof success in working as a part of a team to originate, and close complex financial transactions.

• Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.

• Strong relationship building skills.

• Strong Credit Skills

• The ability to interact effectively with senior executives inside and outside our organization.

• Expertise in one or more industries.

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 79, and Series 63 licenses (or ability to maintain/obtain within company policy).

• Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

• Expertise in reviewing complex financial models andvaluationwork product; ability to translate analytical and credit findings into actionable recommendations.

• Strong client-facing communication skills; capable of leading portions of meetings, managing expectations, and delivering concise updates.

• Deep familiarity with legal documentation,…