Investment Banking - Consumer Retail M&A - Vice President

As a seasoned Investment Banking professional specializing in Consumer Retail M&A , you will advise corporate and financial sponsor clients on strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, carve-outs, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. You will develop and maintain trusted client relationships, lead transaction execution, and collaborate with product and industry partners to deliver comprehensive strategic advice throughout the M&A lifecycle.

This role requires deep M&A execution expertise, strong financial and valuation skills, and the ability to manage complex transaction processes while serving as a trusted advisor to senior client executives.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact and lead banker on M&A transactions, driving execution from origination through closing.
• Lead all aspects of transaction execution, including strategic alternatives analysis, valuation, due diligence, process management, and negotiation support.
• Review and coordinate the analytical work of junior bankers, ensuring accuracy and quality of financial analyses, valuation materials, and client deliverables.
• Oversee the development of complex financial models, including merger consequences analyses, accretion/dilution analyses, discounted cash flow models, leveraged buyout analyses, and other valuation methodologies.
• Manage all key transaction workstreams, identifying risks and proactively developing solutions to address execution challenges.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel, accounting advisors, consultants, counterparties, and financing partners.
• Lead management presentations, due diligence sessions, Q&A processes, and negotiations throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Develop and refine client presentations, board materials, strategic reviews, and marketing materials to support M&A advisory engagements.
• Mentor and develop junior bankers through active coaching, transaction leadership, and formal training initiatives.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing client pitches, and contributing strategic insights on industry trends and transaction opportunities.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Extensive experience executing M&A transactions, including buy-side and sell-side advisory assignments.
• Strong knowledge of valuation methodologies, financial statement analysis, merger modeling, and transaction structuring.
• Demonstrated experience managing transaction processes and coordinating multiple stakeholders in complex deal environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior bankers while maintaining high standards of analytical rigor and execution excellence.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under demanding timelines.
• 3+ years of Investment Banking experience post-MBA, or 6+ years of Investment Banking experience post-BA is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience advising Consumer & Retail companies on strategic M&A transactions.
• Established relationships with corporate clients, private equity sponsors, and industry advisors.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives, boards of directors, clients, and key stakeholders across lines of business.
• Demonstrated ability to originate business opportunities and contribute to client relationship development.
• Strong leadership presence and sound judgment in high-profile transaction environments.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.