Vice President Investment Banking

Pearse Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mid-market investment bank in Boston is seeking a Vice President for its Industrials M&A team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment banking, particularly in M&A, and will excel in financial modeling and client management. Responsibilities include leading M&A processes, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to deal origination. This is a full-time position offering significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of investment banking M&A experience is required.
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills are necessary.
• Strong communication and client management skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sell-side and buy-side M&A processes.
• Build and pressure-test merger/LBO/DCF models.
• Manage day-to-day client and PE sponsor interactions.
• Mentor and develop Analysts/Associates in a high-performing team.
• Contribute to origination with target lists and pitch materials.

Skills

Investment banking M&A experience

Financial modelling skills

Excellent communication skills

Client presence

Team mentoring

Job description

Overview

Pearse Partners has partnered with a global mid-market investment bank looking to expand its Industrials M&A team in Boston with a Vice President hire, driven by a strong pipeline across industrial technology, specialty manufacturing, and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sell-side and buy-side M&A processes ($100m–$2bn EV), owning workstreams, diligence, and closing
• Build and pressure-test merger/LBO/DCF models; craft IC memos, CIMs, and management presentations
• Manage day-to-day client and PE sponsor interactions; coordinate legal, accounting, and third-party advisors
• Mentor and develop Analysts/Associates; set quality bars and timelines in a lean, high-performing team
• Contribute to origination with subsector theses, target lists, and pitch materials; support cross-border execution with global teams

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of investment banking M&A experience (MM/UMM platform or top boutique); current VP or A3 ready for promotion
• Demonstrated track record running sell-side processes and navigating SPA/TS terms, carve-outs, and sponsor dynamics
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills; strong materials and storytelling ability
• Strong client presence; clear communicator who can run the room and keep processes on track

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Investment Banking

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