Investment Banking VP

Role: Investment Banking VP

Industry: Diversified Industrials / ADG

Location: Washington D.C.

Firm Overview:We're currently partnered with a leading employee‑owned middle‑market investment bank with a 90+ year history of stability, strong values, and a deeply collaborative culture seeking a Senior Associate to join their expanding Industrials platform with a focus on Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services (ADG). This opportunity offers exceptional exposure, high ownership, and the chance to help shape the early build out of a strategic presence in the Washington, D.C. market.

This firm is known for:

• A long-standing 90+ year track record in the middle market
• Employee ownership, including stock participation opportunities
• A flat, collaborative culture offering direct access to MDs and senior leadership
• A highly supportive, mentorship-driven environment
• A strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and early promotion
• A reputation for being thoughtful, intelligent, and people-first across the deal team

The Industrials group is one of the firm's most established franchises. The ADG vertical, led by highly respected senior leaders, is entering an exciting growth phase and building out a new D.C. office.

Role Overview

As an Investment Banking Associate, you will play a key role in executing M&A transactions, contributing to business development efforts, and supporting the ongoing expansion of the ADG practice. The position offers substantial visibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior bankers who are driving the growth of this strategic vertical.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead day-to-day execution across sell-side M&A and strategic advisory engagements
• Manage financial analysis, valuation workstreams, and model oversight
• Drive creation of pitch materials, management presentations, CIMs, and other deliverables
• Coordinate due diligence processes across internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Support VP and MD-level bankers in deal strategy, client communication, and negotiation preparation
• Mentor and oversee Analysts, providing guidance and quality control
• Participate in sector research and business development initiatives within Industrials and ADG
• Contribute to a lean, high-ownership team environment where Associates play a pivotal part in execution

Compensation

The firm offers competitive compensation aligned with top middle-market platforms:

• Base Salary: $225k

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will bring:

• 3-5+ years of investment banking experience, ideally within Industrials or ADG/Government Services
• Strong modeling, valuation, and transaction execution capabilities
• Prior experience working on sell-side M&A transactions
• Ability to thrive in lean deal teams with significant responsibility
• Exceptional attention to detail, communication skills, and client readiness
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing, high-impact platform
• SIE, Series 63, and Series 79 licenses (or willingness to complete)

Candidates with broader industrials backgrounds or nontraditional profiles with meaningful deal exposure are encouraged to apply.

Why This Role Stands Out

• High ownership and immediate impact
• Opportunity to help shape a growing ADG platform and new D.C. office
• Employee-owned structure offering long-term upside
• Highly respected senior leadership, known for promoting and developing talent
• One of the most diverse teams at the firm, with strong representation across levels

This role is moving quickly through process! Please do not hesitate to apply in directly below if you're interested in learning more.