Vice President Investment Banking

Venture Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Search in London seeks an M&A Senior Associate/VP to lead and execute transactions, working directly with founders and senior decision-makers. You will manage day-to-day deal work, model building, and client communications while helping to grow an entrepreneurial advisory platform.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in M&A or corporate finance, strong modelling and valuation skills, and a drive to develop client relationships and originate new mandates.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5–8 years of M&A, corporate finance or investment banking experience.
• Strong track record on sell-side and buy-side transactions with a commercial focus.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Clear writing and communication skills when dealing with owners and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage M&A assignments from engagement to completion.
• Direct client and counterparty contact, and support origination of new mandates.
• Prepare information memoranda, financial analyses and client materials.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage relationships with clients, buyers and advisers.
• Guide junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

M&A Experience

Financial Modelling

Valuation Analysis

Client Communication

Multi-Tasking

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Job description

A London-based boutique investment bank is seeking an M&A Senior Associate or Vice President to join its growing team. The firm advises founder-led businesses across the SME and mid-market on company sales, growth capital and strategic transactions.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role on live transactions, work directly with business owners and senior decision-makers, and contribute to the growth of an entrepreneurial advisory platform.

The role

You will manage and execute M&A assignments from initial client engagement through to completion. Working closely with the senior team, you will lead day-to-day transaction work, maintain direct contact with clients and counterparties, and support the origination and development of new mandates.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing sell-side M&A and strategic advisory processes, including preparation, buyer outreach, due diligence, negotiation and completion.
• Building and reviewing financial models, valuation analyses and transaction scenarios.
• Preparing information memoranda, management presentations, financial analyses and other client materials.
• Coordinating due diligence and managing relationships with clients, buyers, investors and professional advisers.
• Supporting clients through key transaction decisions, with a focus on their commercial and personal objectives.
• Working with senior colleagues on business development, including identifying prospective clients and developing relationships with business owners and intermediaries.
• Providing guidance to junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team.

Candidate profile

• Approximately 5-8 years' experience in M&A, corporate finance or investment banking; lower mid-market experience is particularly relevant.
• A strong record of contributing to and managing M&A transactions, ideally across sell-side mandates.
• Excellent financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with business owners and senior stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams, take ownership and deliver to tight deadlines.
• A commercial, diligent and entrepreneurial approach, with a genuine interest in advising founder-led businesses.
• A relevant degree; ACA, CFA or equivalent qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

The opportunity

The successful candidate will join a partner-led advisory team and take on meaningful responsibility across transactions and client relationships. The role offers the chance to help shape a growing boutique, work closely with senior decision-makers and advise business owners through important strategic and ownership transitions.