Investment Banking VP & Director

Metis Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Search is seeking a Vice President or Senior Director to join its Power, Infrastructure & Renewables team in New York. The role emphasizes origination, deal execution, and senior client relationship management on high-profile M&A and advisory mandates.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of investment banking experience, a finance/quantitative background, and strong modeling skills to drive opportunities and lead complex transactions within a market-leading franchise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment banking experience (MBA exempted)
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Excellent client relationship management and communication abilities
• Ability to manage complex workstreams independently within a global team

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop new advisory opportunities, with a focus on M&A in Power, Infrastructure & Renewables.
• Lead execution of complex transactions from engagement to close.
• Maintain senior-level client relationships as the point of contact.
• Oversee financial models, valuations, materials, and client presentations.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with senior bankers on opportunities.

Skills

Investment banking

Financial modeling

Client relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or MBA in Finance/Economics/Business/Math

Job description

An elite boutique investment bank is seeking to appoint a Vice President or Junior Director to join its highly regarded Power, Infrastructure & Renewables team in New York.

The team advises on some of the most significant transactions across the Americas, leveraging an exceptional network of long-standing institutional relationships to generate a strong pipeline of high-profile M&A and strategic advisory mandates.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investment banking professional to take on a senior role within a market-leading franchise, with significant exposure to both deal origination and execution across the evolving Power, Infrastructure & Renewables landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the origination and development of new advisory opportunities, with a particular focus on M&A across the Power, Infrastructure & Renewables sectors.
• Lead the execution of complex transactions, managing key workstreams from initial engagement through to successful completion.
• Develop and maintain senior-level client relationships, serving as a trusted point of contact throughout the transaction process.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial models, valuation analyses, marketing materials, and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, ensuring high standards of analytical work and transaction execution.
• Partner closely with senior bankers to deliver exceptional client outcomes, strengthen existing relationships, and identify new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Only candidates with a minimum of 5+ years of investment banking experience without an MBA or 2+ years post-MBA experience will be considered.
• A Bachelor's degree or MBA in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Demonstrable transaction experience within the Energy, Power, Infrastructure or Renewables sectors.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage complex workstreams independently while collaborating effectively within a global team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client relationship management capabilities.

This is a compelling opportunity to join a market-leading investment banking franchise with an exceptional deal pipeline, advising on high-profile transactions across the Americas. The successful candidate will benefit from meaningful client exposure, a collaborative senior team, and strong long-term career progression opportunities.