Vice President

Vice President / Early Director, Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

Business Line: Corporate & Investment Banking

Department: Investment Banking | Financial Institutions Group

Location: London

Geographic Coverage: UK & Europe

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The Vice President / Early Director will contribute to the origination, structuring and execution of investment banking transactions and strategic advisory mandates within the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), covering financial institutions across the UK and Europe.

The role encompasses mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, capital raising, recapitalisations, balance sheet restructuring and broader strategic corporate finance advisory.

Working closely with senior FIG bankers and specialist product teams, the successful candidate will assume significant responsibility for transaction execution, contribute to the development and management of institutional client relationships, and support the origination of new business opportunities.

The position requires substantial financial institutions sector expertise, advanced corporate finance capabilities, strong commercial judgement and a demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions within an established institutional investment banking environment.

Main Responsibilities

Client Coverage and Origination

• Support the coverage and development of relationships with banks, insurance companies, asset managers, wealth managers and other financial institutions across the UK and Europe.
• Contribute to the origination of M&A, capital markets, financing and strategic advisory mandates through financial analysis, sector research and the identification of transaction opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of clients' business models, financial performance, capital structures, funding requirements and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations, pitch materials, strategic assessments and transaction proposals in conjunction with senior coverage bankers and relevant product teams.
• Maintain current knowledge of financial institutions sector developments, regulatory changes, market valuations, capital markets conditions and industry consolidation.
• Support the development of existing client relationships and the identification of new business opportunities across the FIG franchise.

Transaction Execution and Advisory

• Assume day-to-day responsibility for the execution of FIG-related corporate finance and advisory mandates, including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, strategic partnerships and corporate reorganisations.
• Coordinate capital markets and financing transactions, including equity and debt issuance, capital raising, recapitalisations, refinancing and liability management, working alongside relevant specialist product teams.
• Support restructuring and balance sheet advisory assignments, including assessments of capital adequacy, funding structures, liquidity and financial restructuring alternatives.
• Manage transaction workstreams covering valuation, financial analysis, due diligence, structuring, documentation and execution planning.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including clients, counterparties, legal advisers, accountants, regulators and specialist execution teams.
• Participate in transaction negotiations, senior client discussions and the formulation of strategic and financial recommendations.
• Ensure effective management of transaction timetables, execution risks and deliverables in accordance with internal governance and regulatory requirements.

Financial Analysis and Valuation

• Lead the preparation and review of financial models, valuation analyses and transaction-related financial assessments.
• Apply appropriate valuation methodologies, including comparable company analysis, precedent transactions, discounted cash flow and financial institutions-specific valuation approaches.
• Analyse financial institutions' balance sheets, profitability, capital adequacy, liquidity, funding profiles and regulatory capital requirements.
• Evaluate the financial implications of proposed transactions, including capital structure, earnings impact, shareholder returns, capital consumption and potential synergies.
• Assess alternative financing and transaction structures, identifying relevant commercial, financial and regulatory considerations.
• Ensure financial analyses, valuation materials and client deliverables meet the technical and presentation standards expected within institutional investment banking.

Team Management and Governance

• Lead and supervise Analysts and Associates across transaction execution, financial modelling, valuation and client presentation workstreams.
• Allocate responsibilities, review analytical outputs and provide technical guidance and professional development to junior members of the FIG team.
• Work collaboratively with M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, financing and restructuring specialists to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality, conflicts management, regulatory compliance and internal risk control throughout transaction execution.
• Exercise independent judgement in the identification, management and escalation of material transaction, commercial and regulatory risks.

Profile Required

Professional Experience

• Established Vice President or recently promoted Director within a leading investment bank, recognised independent investment banking advisory firm or established institutional corporate finance platform.
• Substantial experience within Financial Institutions Group coverage, corporate finance, M&A or strategic advisory, with a demonstrable track record of executing complex financial institutions transactions.
• Direct responsibility for transaction execution, financial analysis, transaction coordination and senior client interaction, with increasing exposure to origination and relationship management.
• Experience across one or more FIG subsectors, including banking, insurance, asset management, wealth management or specialist financial services.
• Exposure to a broad range of investment banking products, including M&A, capital markets, capital raising, recapitalisations or restructuring, with an understanding of how specialist product teams contribute to transaction execution.
• Strong understanding of UK and European financial institutions markets and the associated commercial and regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex transaction processes, exercise independent judgement and engage effectively with senior corporate and institutional stakeholders.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and corporate finance analytical skills, including methodologies relevant to banks and other financial institutions.
• Detailed understanding of financial institutions' financial statements, operating models, regulatory capital frameworks, liquidity requirements and balance sheet structures.
• Sound knowledge of M&A transaction processes, capital markets products, transaction structuring and corporate finance advisory principles.
• Ability to assess transaction economics, capital implications, valuation considerations and alternative financing structures.
• Strong financial analysis, presentation and written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality investment banking materials.
• Proficiency in relevant financial information platforms, financial modelling applications and standard investment banking analytical tools.
• Strong commercial judgement and analytical rigour, with the ability to formulate clear, well-supported financial and strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated transaction management capabilities, including the ability to lead multiple workstreams and deliver under demanding deadlines.
• Professional credibility and interpersonal skills appropriate for engagement with senior management, institutional clients and external advisers.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a commitment to developing junior banking professionals.
• High standards of professional integrity, discretion, accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary, international investment banking environment.

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