VP, Investment Banking - Power & Utilities

LevelUP HCS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS in New York is seeking a Senior Associate/VP-level investment banker to lead M&A advisory in Power & Utilities. The role focuses on buy-side and sell-side mandates, with exposure to energy, infrastructure and regulated utilities markets.

You will build and review financial models (DCF, comps, precedent transactions) and support execution from pitch to close. Prepare client materials and mentor junior bankers on live deals.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate or VP level with investment banking experience.
• Strong M&A execution experience, preferably in P&U, energy or infra.
• Exposure to regulated utilities, renewables, or energy-transition sectors.
• Proven financial modeling, valuation and multi-workstream management.

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A advisory transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates.
• Build and review DCF, comps, precedent transactions and merger analyses.
• Support transaction execution from pitch through due diligence and closing.
• Prepare client presentations, valuation materials and pitch books.
• Work with senior bankers and clients on live transactions and opportunities.
• Conduct industry research, evaluate market trends and targets.
• Mentor junior bankers and oversee financial analysis and deliverables.

Skills

Investment Banking

M&A Execution

Financial Modeling

Valuation

Power & Utilities

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

We are working with a leading global investment bank looking to expand its Power & Utilities Investment Banking team in New York.

The team advises corporate clients, financial sponsors, and infrastructure investors on mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, and capital raising across the energy and power sectors.

The ideal candidate will have strong investment banking experience, meaningful exposure to Power & Utilities, and hands-on M&A transaction execution experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute M&A advisory transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mandates, across the Power & Utilities sector.
• Build and review financial models, including DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction, and merger analyses.
• Support transaction execution from initial pitch through due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Prepare client presentations, valuation materials, pitch books, and strategic recommendations.
• Work directly with senior bankers and clients on live transactions and new business opportunities.
• Conduct industry research and evaluate market trends, potential acquisition targets, and strategic opportunities.
• Mentor junior bankers and oversee financial analysis and transaction deliverables.

Qualifications

• Investment banking experience at the Senior Associate or Vice President level.
• Strong M&A execution experience, preferably within Power & Utilities, Energy, or Infrastructure.
• Exposure to one or more of the following sectors:
• Regulated utilities and power generation
• Renewable energy and energy transition
• Conventional and thermal power
• Energy storage and infrastructure
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and transaction execution skills.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams on live transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior bankers, clients, and transaction counterparties.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in dedicated Power & Utilities investment banking teams are particularly attractive. The team will also consider bankers from adjacent Energy, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources groups who have relevant power-sector transaction experience.

M&A advisory experience is a priority, although candidates with strong sector exposure and a combination of M&A and financing experience will also be considered.