Vice President, Investment Banking Healthcare (San Francisco)

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms andinvestment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financialsolutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futuresand Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquarteredin Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless,customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

Healthcare Is Transforming. Your Career Should Too.

The healthcare sector is experiencing unprecedented innovationand investment activity. From breakthrough therapeutics andprecision medicine to digital health platforms and medicaltechnology, the convergence of science, data, and patient care iscreating extraordinary opportunities for sophisticated financialadvisory and capital formation. Valuations remain robust, strategicacquirers are aggressively pursuing differentiated assets, and thecapital markets continue to reward innovation.

Our San Francisco Healthcare Investment Banking team is seekingan accomplished Vice President to join our growing practice at thispivotal moment. This role offers the opportunity to work onhigh-profile transactions, develop meaningful client relationships,and advance your career within a platform that combinesinstitutional resources with entrepreneurial culture.

The Opportunity

As Vice President, you will play a central role in executingcomplex healthcare transactions across the capital structure. Youwill work directly with senior bankers and healthcare companymanagement teams on IPOs, follow-on offerings, private placements,M&A transactions, and strategic advisory engagements. Yourcontributions will directly influence deal outcomes and client success.

Professional Development and Advancement

This position is designed for ambitious investment bankingprofessionals ready to expand their responsibilities andleadership capabilities. You will gain exposure to sophisticatedtransaction types, develop direct client management skills, andassume increasing autonomy in deal execution. Our track record ofpromoting from within creates clear pathways to senior leadership roles.

Mentorship and Team Building

You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop juniorinvestment banking professionals, building leadership skills thatwill serve you throughout your career. Your ability to trainanalysts and associates while maintaining excellence in executionwill be critical to both team success and your own professional growth.

Sector Expertise and Market Positioning

Healthcare investment banking requires deep sector knowledgeand the ability to navigate complex regulatory, clinical, andcommercial dynamics. You will develop specialized expertise acrosslife sciences and biotech, positioning yourself as a trustedadvisor to innovative companies and their stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings significant investment bankingexperience with demonstrated proficiency in transaction executionand financial analysis. You have worked on multiple capitalmarkets transactions or M&A deals, preferably withinhealthcare or life sciences sectors, and possess the technicalskills and professional maturity to operate with increasing independence.

You demonstrate strong quantitative capabilities,sophisticated financial modeling expertise, and the analyticalrigor required to evaluate complex healthcare business models.Your experience has taught you how to manage multiple work streamssimultaneously, meet demanding deadlines, and maintain qualitystandards under pressure.

Beyond technical excellence, you possess the interpersonalskills and executive presence necessary to interact confidentlywith C-suite executives, board members, and institutionalinvestors. You communicate clearly and persuasively in bothwritten and verbal formats, and you bring a collaborative mindsetthat elevates team performance.

Most importantly, you are intellectually curious abouthealthcare innovation and motivated by the opportunity to advisecompanies that are advancing patient care and transforming thehealthcare landscape.

Why Join Wedbush Healthcare Investment Banking

• Work on high-profile transactions with leading healthcarecompanies and investors
• Collaborate with experienced senior bankers who are committedto your professional growth
• Gain exposure to diverse transaction types across thehealthcare ecosystem
• Develop specialized sector expertise that will define yourlong-term career trajectory
• Advance within an organization that promotes from within andrewards performance
• Contribute to meaningful deals that support healthcareinnovation and patient care advancement

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Execute comprehensive transaction support for senior bankersacross IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, and M&Atransactions in the healthcare sector
• Lead financial analysis, valuation modeling, and marketresearch to inform transaction strategy and client recommendations
• Manage preparation of marketing materials, pitchpresentations, offering memoranda, and transaction documentationwith meticulous attention to detail and market positioning
• Conduct thorough due diligence on healthcare companies,including financial statement analysis, business plan assessment,and competitive landscape evaluation
• Serve as day-to-day client contact throughout transactionprocesses, ensuring seamless communication and relationship management
• Collaborate with capital markets teams, legal counsel, andother transaction participants to coordinate execution and drivedeals to successful completion
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance ontechnical skills, client interaction, and professional development
• Stay current on healthcare sector trends, regulatorydevelopments, and market conditions to provide informed strategiccounsel to clients and internal teams
• Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

Experience and Skills

• MBA, CFA, CPA or other advanced degree/credentials desired
• At least 5 years of Healthcare/Life Sciences InvestmentBanking experience required
• Current FINRA Series 79, 63 licenses required
• Highly proficient in financial statement analysis
• Advanced financial modeling and financial statement analysis skills
• Working knowledge of Capital IQ, Thomson One, Venture Source,Bloomberg and other databases
• Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Solid work ethic and a passion for the securities industry
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines

What We Offer

What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securitiesoffers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. Webelieve that providing competitive benefit options yields theadvantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusivefoundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage withmultiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matchingand profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off,Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this rolehas not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. Areasonable estimate of the current range is $200,000-$225,000.Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentivecompensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. AtWedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on acase-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factorsincluding but not limited to skill sets; experience and training;licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenshipstatus, registered domestic partner status, uniform service memberstatus, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition,disability, genetic information, family care or medical leavestatus, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicablefederal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant orColleague is perceived to have these characteristics or isassociated with someone who is perceived to have thesecharacteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where allColleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm aswell as provided equal opportunities to succeed.

This position is subject to various laws or regulations thatimpose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush dueto criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are notlimited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA)Rule 17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority(FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regu]]> <