At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new deals, lead presentations, and analyse complex financial data.
- Company: Join William Blair, a premier global investment banking partnership.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for travel and career growth in London or Frankfurt.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the consumer sector while building relationships with senior executives.
- Qualifications: Investment banking experience and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. The Consumer Products & Services team is actively looking for an Investment Banking Vice President that will support the team in either our London or Frankfurt office. We serve clients across a host of subsectors, including: consumer products, consumer services, consumer technology and e-commerce, food, beverage and agriculture, consumer driven health and wellness, beauty and personal care, pet, automotive aftermarket, multisite retail, and restaurants.
The Vice President will assist in targeting and closing new deals, participate in selling and pitching, drive day-to-day activities for presentation development, execute in-depth analyses for complex and high impact new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
- Assist in the targeting and closing of new deal opportunities.
- Participate in selling/pitching William Blair’s services/products to clients and prospects, leveraging understanding of macro trends and strategic direction of clients to win business.
- Drive day-to-day activities for presentation development.
- Build and maintain relationships with client senior executives.
- Provide direction on financial/valuation analyses approach for valuing debt and equity.
- Execute extensive financial/valuation analyses for complex and high impact deals.
- Review all analyst and associate work for consistency, correctness and formatting.
- Act as lead “on the job” trainer for associates and analysts, providing constructive feedback.
- Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- MBA strongly preferred
- Prior investment banking experience required; 3+ years at Associate level strongly preferred
- Detail oriented with deep analytical abilities
- Effective leadership and coaching skills
- Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Travel required: 20 to 40%
Investment Banking Vice President, Consumer in London employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co
At William Blair, we pride ourselves on being a premier global partnership that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our London and Frankfurt offices offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and collaboration among talented teams. As an Investment Banking Vice President, you will not only engage in high-impact deal-making but also benefit from our commitment to employee development and a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
