Vice President Investment Banking

KraftPeak; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KraftPeak is seeking a high-performing Investment Banking Vice President to join our London team. This client-facing, execution-heavy role supports senior bankers across complex cross-border transactions, working closely with DAX-listed corporates, mid-market companies, and institutional investors across EMEA.

You will drive deal execution, mentor analysts, and contribute to revenue growth. The ideal candidate has 6-8 years of investment banking experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of investment banking experience.
• MBA or CFA preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and FactSet.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• M&A Execution: Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including pitch development, financial modelling, valuation work (DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comps), and due diligence coordination.
• Deal Process Management: Manage full deal lifecycles from origination support to negotiations, structuring and closing.
• Client Relationship Development: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with German blue-chip corporates, private equity firms, and sovereign entities.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and oversee analysts and associates, ensuring high-quality deliverables under timelines.
• Market & Sector Analysis: Conduct market research, sector deep-dives, and competitive intelligence to support advisory mandates.

Skills

M&A Execution

Deal Process Management

Client Relationship Development

Team Leadership

Market & Sector Analysis

Fluency in English

Cross-border Deals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

FactSet

Job description

Our client is seeking a high-performing Investment Banking Vice President to join their London team. This is a client-facing, execution-heavy role supporting senior bankers across complex, cross-border transactions. You will work closely with DAX-listed corporates, mid-market companies, and institutional investors across EMEA, driving deal execution and contributing to revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• M&A Execution: Lead end-to-end execution of M&A transactions, including pitch development, financial modelling, valuation work (DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comps), and coordination of due diligence streams.
• Deal Process Management: Manage full deal lifecycles from origination support and pitch book preparation through negotiations, structuring, and closing.
• Client Relationship Development: Build and maintain senior-level relationships with German blue-chip corporates, private equity firms, and sovereign entities.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and oversee analysts and associates, ensuring high-quality deliverables under demanding timelines.
• Market & Sector Analysis: Conduct market research, sector deep-dives, and competitive intelligence to support strategic advisory mandates.

Qualifications and Skills

• 6-8 years of investment banking experience at an established Investment Bank or M&A boutique.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and FactSet.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical capabilities, commercial judgement, and ability to perform under pressure.
• Industrials focus preferred, though strong generalists with interest in transitioning into the Industrials sector are welcome.