Investment Banking Vice President

Career Launch AI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Launch AI is seeking an Investment Banking Vice President to lead transaction execution across M&A, capital markets, or industry coverage for top banks.

You will manage deal teams, interface with clients, and partner closely with Managing Directors on live mandates, delivering senior-level advisory and execution quality under tight timelines.

Ideal candidates have 6–9 years of IB experience, a strong M&A or coverage background, and a proven leadership mindset for a high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation proficiency expected.
• Strong track record in M&A or industry coverage.
• Experience working with top-tier banks or boutiques preferred.
• Ability to interface with clients and translate analyses for executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of sell-side, buy-side, and capital raise transactions.
• Own financial models, valuation outputs, CIMs, and board materials.
• Ensure accuracy, speed, and narrative quality across all deliverables.
• Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates.
• Review models, decks, and analyses under tight timelines.
• Set execution standards and enforce best practices.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Valuation expertise

M&A experience

Client interaction

Leadership

Industry coverage

Job description

Investment Banking Vice President – Career Launch AI Talent Network

About This Role

This is a representative Investment Banking VP opportunity from the Career Launch AI private job board, highlighting the type of senior deal execution and client-facing roles we help candidates access.

These roles sit directly under Managing Directors and are critical revenue drivers for elite investment banks and boutiques.

About the Opportunity

A top-tier bulge bracket, elite boutique, or upper-middle-market investment bank is seeking an Investment Banking Vice President to lead transaction execution across M&A, capital markets, or industry coverage.

You will manage deal teams, drive analyst/associate output, interface with clients, and partner closely with MDs on live mandates.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day

Lead execution of sell-side, buy-side, and capital raise transactions.

Own financial models, valuation outputs, CIMs, and board materials.

Ensure accuracy, speed, and narrative quality across all deliverables.

Team Management

Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates.

Review models, decks, and analyses under tight timelines.

Set execution standards and enforce best practices.

Client Interaction

Serve as a primary day-to-day client contact.

Participate in management presentations, diligence sessions, and negotiations.

Translate complex analyses into executive-level narratives.

Business Development Support

Assist MDs with pitch development and client targeting.

Help originate follow-on opportunities with existing clients.

Develop industry expertise and thought leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Background

6–9 years of investment banking experience.

Strong track record in M&A or industry coverage.

Experience at BB, EB, or top MM bank.

Technical Skills

Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise.

Deep understanding of transaction mechanics.

Exceptional attention to detail under pressure.

Personality & Mindset

Ownership mentality — this is a leadership role.

Calm under pressure, decisive, highly accountable.