VP, Investment Banking - Power & Utilities

We are working with a leading global investment bank looking to expand its Power & Utilities Investment Banking team in New York.

The team advises corporate clients, financial sponsors, and infrastructure investors on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and capital raising across the energy and power sectors.

The ideal candidate will have strong investment banking experience, meaningful exposure to Power & Utilities, and hands-on M&A transaction execution experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute M&A advisory transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates, across the Power & Utilities sector.
• Build and review financial models, including DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and merger analyses.
• Support transaction execution from initial pitch through due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Prepare client presentations, valuation materials, pitch books, and strategic recommendations.
• Work directly with senior bankers and clients on live transactions and new business opportunities.
• Conduct industry research and evaluate market trends, potential acquisition targets, and strategic opportunities.
• Mentor junior bankers and oversee financial analysis and transaction deliverables.

Qualifications

• Investment banking experience at the Senior Associate or Vice President level.
• Strong M&A execution experience, preferably within Power & Utilities, Energy, or Infrastructure.
• Exposure to one or more of the following sectors:
• Regulated utilities and power generation
• Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
• Renewable energy and energy transition
• Conventional and thermal power
• Energy storage and infrastructure
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills.
• Experience managing multiple work streams on live transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior bankers, clients, and transaction counter parties.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in dedicated Power & Utilities investment banking teams are particularly attractive. The team will also consider bankers from adjacent Energy, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources groups who have relevant power-sector transaction experience.

M&A advisory experience is a priority, although candidates with strong sector exposure and a combination of M&A and financing experience will also be considered.