Vice President - Industrials M&A

Alantra is an independent global mid-market financial services firm providing investment banking, asset management, and private capital services to companies, families, and investors operating in the mid-market segment. The Group has over 650 professionals across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia.Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions, having advised on more than 650 deals for a total value of c.€88.5bn in the last four years. Alantra’s senior bankers and execution teams offer a global understanding of industry sectors combined with strong local relationships with the companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and financing institutions in each of its markets.In Alternative Asset Management, Alantra offers its client unique access to a wide range of investment strategies in five highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, energy, and venture capital). As of 30 June 2023, assets under management from consolidated businesses stood at €2.2bn, while assets under management from Strategic Partnerships, in which Alantra holds a significant stake, were at more than €13.7bn.For more information, please visit Description:OverviewAlantra is seeking to hire an Investment Banking Vice President to help support its M&A and capital raising advisory business within the Aerospace & Defense sector. The position is located in Boston, MA, or New York, NY . The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of Industrials M&A experience with the ability to immediately and meaningfully impact the team, while also engaging thoughtfully with Alantra's training and onboarding practices. The Associate will have the opportunity to consistently work directly with Alantra’s U.S. Managing Directors and Partners. The Vice President will have the opportunity to work directly with Managing Directors and over time high performers will have long-term opportunities to rotate through our other U.S. and overseas offices, if desired.The environment at Alantra is both collegial and entrepreneurial, and teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. A focus on innovative new ideas across all levels of the team are welcomed and encouraged, and leaders provide various career development opportunities for long-term success. The ideal candidate should be motivated, creative, outgoing, and possess a strong background in finance and accounting.Role / ResponsibilitiesVice Presidents represent our firm as both a business developer and executor. They must demonstrate professional judgement and are expected to become capable of handling any assignment on their own. Vice Presidents determine project tactics, develop strategy, and conduct negotiations. They must demonstrate credibility, high level interpersonal skills, and facility in verbal and written communications. Main responsibilities include:Manage mandates, direct project teams, and build M&A process expertisePerform execution activities such as drafting buy-side and sell-side documentation, analyzing industries and companies, and developing client presentationsInteract comfortably and build relationships with the full range of third-party professional advisors (legal, tax, accounting) and senior management teams at client companiesInterpret and effectively present financial analysis, company valuation and modeling, and M&A-related documentationCommunicate frequently with each project team and be continually aware of each mandate's progressMaintain an appropriate balance among delegation, performing the work itself, and supervisionSupervise Associates and Analysts, and facilitate their learning of the M&A processWork with our recruiting team to identify, interview, and select junior candidatesWhy AlantraAlantra offers a unique experience for Vice Presidents to advise both domestic and international clients and to work with global colleagues on cross-border transactions. Alantra is a meritocracy, and high performing Vice Presidents will be presented with significant career growth opportunities across numerous sectors and offices.Team-oriented and collaborative cultureUnique career development opportunities with focus on long-term growth and successGlobal training programs100% Healthcare coverage options, HRA and FSA options, dental, vision insuranceFitness reimbursement401k with matchEmployee assistance programCompetitive salary and bonus plansCompetitive vacation and holiday plansPre-tax commuter benefitsCompany events and international offsitesTeam-wide community service initiativesAccess to global networkRequirements:Qualifications / RequirementsBachelor's degree required, MBA preferred2 to 3 years of investment banking experience at the Associate level requiredIndustrials M&A experience preferredEstablished and strong professional track records in M&AExpertise in all phases of project managementResults-oriented and focused on producing high-quality productObjective and constructive problem solverAble to provide direction and leadership to build a strong team environmentEffective oral and written communication skillsStrong client management skillsExcellent analytical and modeling skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office skills; Expert in Excel and PowerPointFINRA Series 79/7 and 63 licenses are required, or to be obtained within the first six months of employmentLocation: Boston, MA, or New York, NYStart Date: ImmediateAlantra's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible salary range for this role at the time of posting is a base compensation band of $170,000 - $195,000. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus in addition to the base salary. Actual starting pay at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on several factors, including, but not limited to, candidate experience, market rate, the qualified pool of candidates, internal compensation, and budgetary constraints.Alantra is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr