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.

• 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 life cycles 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.

• 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 Power Point ; experience with Bloomberg
  , Capital IQ
  , and Fact Set
  .
• 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.