Investment Banking Vice President - Business Services
Leading Middle Market Investment Bank | Chicago, IL
Our client is a leading middle‑market investment banking platform with a highly regarded Business Services franchise and a long‑term commitment to sector specialization. The firm combines the entrepreneurial culture of a boutique with global reach and resources, offering bankers a differentiated platform to build enduring advisory careers.
Due to sustained deal flow and continued sector expansion, the team is seeking to add a Vice President to its Chicago‑based Business Services group.
The Opportunity
This is a client-facing execution and leadership role within a flat, collaborative team structure, where Vice Presidents serve as the primary link between senior bankers and deal teams, driving transactions from origination through close. The position offers significant client and senior banker exposure, along with the opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly expanding sector vertical.
Key highlights of the platform include:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with global reach: A nimble, boutique‑style environment supported by the resources and connectivity of a global institution.
- Deep sector specialization: Continued expansion across business services subsectors reflects a long‑term commitment to subject‑matter expertise and trusted client relationships.
- Flat structure, real impact: Senior talent works directly with Managing Directors and clients, meaningfully shaping deal strategy and outcomes.
- Culture of ownership and respect: A partnership‑driven culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, and long‑term talent development.
Role Responsibilities
- Vice Presidents are expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while partnering closely with Managing Directors on deal strategy and client management. Responsibilities include:
- Leading day-to-day execution of sell‑side and buy‑side M&A transactions, from origination through close
- Serving as a primary point of contact for clients throughout live deal processes
- Overseeing and reviewing financial modeling and valuation analyses (operating models, DCFs, transaction comps, LBOs)
- Directing the preparation of marketing materials (CIMs, management presentations) and diligence processes
- Managing buyer/seller and counterparty interactions, including negotiation support
- Supervising, training, and mentoring Associates and Analysts, reviewing work product for accuracy and quality
- Leading client meetings and strategic discussions, often independently
- Driving business development efforts, including pitch development and origination within the sector
Required Qualifications
- Prior Investment Banking Vice President experience (or Senior Associate ready to step into a VP role, preferably via internal promotion)
- Background at a middle‑market, upper‑middle‑market, elite boutique, or bulge bracket firm
- Significant M&A transaction experience, with a strong preference for sell‑side leadership
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation capabilities, with the ability to review and direct the work of junior team members
- Demonstrated business development or origination experience preferred
- Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple live deals simultaneously
- Professional maturity and comfort leading client relationships and interacting with senior stakeholders
Why This Role
- Well‑established and rapidly expanding Business Services franchise
- Combination of boutique-level client ownership and global platform resources
- High visibility with senior bankers, clients, and prospective sponsors
- Strong internal culture focused on respect, ownership, and development
- Competitive compensation and clear long‑term growth trajectory toward Director/MD
- Chicago‑based role with meaningful leadership responsibility from day one
If you'd like to learn more, please apply today and a member of our team will reach out with more information!