Investment Banking Vice President

Northborne Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A middle market investment bank is seeking a Vice President to join their M&A practice in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of investment banking experience with a track record in sell-side M&A execution. This role involves leading transaction execution, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior bankers. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a collaborative and high-energy environment. Strong technical skills and a passion for mentorship are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment banking experience with a proven track record of sell-side M&A execution.
• Ability to manage multiple high velocity processes and projects.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of sell-side M&A transactions, including managing analysts and associates.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic advice and maintaining relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, setting tone for performance and growth.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Effective communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

FINRA Licenses - Series 63, Series 79

Job description

Northborne Partners is a middle market investment bank focused on providing sell-side M&A advisory services to clients globally across the healthcare, industrials, food & consumer, and services sectors. With decades of M&A experience, Northborne provides highly sophisticated advice to entrepreneurs, families, private equity firms, and other private business owners.

We are seeking a Vice President to join our rapidly growing M&A practice in our Minneapolis office.

Our Vice Presidents play an integral role in developing and maintaining client, advisor, and buyer relationships and are key leaders throughout every aspect of transaction execution, from initial pitch to closing and beyond. This is a highly client-facing role, offering significant responsibility across transaction execution, deal leadership, and business development within a collaborative and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, high-energy team where you and your contributions are valued immensely. You will have the chance to work with and learn from some of the best senior bankers in the market, benefiting tremendously from their experience, partnership, and mentorship. The right candidate brings strong technical and leadership skills, is excited to mentor junior bankers, and is motivated by the prospect of building a leading M&A advisory firm together.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of sell-side M&A transactions, including managing analysts and associates
• Develop strategies and timelines to keep processes moving forward seamlessly
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic advice and maintaining relationships
• Oversee the development of complex financial models, valuation analyses, and data analyses
• Lead the preparation of marketing materials and pitch materials, including idea generation
• Conduct industry and company-specific research and due diligence
• Drive buyer due diligence and manage cross-functional internal and external teams
• Coordinate deal teams, advisors, clients, and potential buyers
• Contribute to business development efforts, including developing prospective client and advisor relationships, pitch preparation, and origination support
• Mentor and develop junior team members, setting the tone for performance, growth, and collaboration
• Participate in the overall growth and culture of the firm

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment banking experience with a proven track record of sell-side M&A execution
• Highly organized project captain capable of managing multiple high velocity processes and projects
• Effective communicator – verbal, written, and virtual
• Ability to set a clear vision and execute with precision and urgency
• Curious and resourceful with strong understanding of accounting and finance
• Experience building and overseeing complex financial and valuation models and marketing materials
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, problem solving and conceptual skills
• Passion for developing, mentoring, and training junior talent – ability to be player-coach as needed
• FINRA Licenses - Series 63, Series 79
• Based in or open to relocation to Minneapolis

Culture

Our success is rooted in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality, driven professionals. Northborne is proud to offer a culture that rewards initiative and enables employees to develop as quickly as they are capable, allowing opportunities to contribute meaningfully to Northborne’s continued growth and share in its success. Our balanced culture and flat organizational structure are designed to create a supportive environment where employees can do their best work and enjoy their careers while providing ample opportunities to develop professionally through close mentorships and meaningful responsibility.