Vice President -Investment Banking - M&A

Investment Banking Vice PresidentAlantra is seeking to hire an Investment Banking Vice President to help support its M&A and capital raising advisory business. The position is located in Boston, MA or New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant 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 networkRequirementsQualifications / RequirementsBachelor's degree required, MBA preferred2 to 3 years of investment banking experience at the Associate level requiredEstablished 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: ImmediatelyAlantra is an equal opportunity employer.