p>Experience working with senior-level management Ability to build trusted relationships with clients Experience in originating, executing, and structuring public and private M&A transactions Established experience providing quantitative and analytical support for M&A transactions, with an understanding of capital markets products, IPOs, equity follow-ons, investment-grade, and leveraged finance debt offerings Experience supporting senior bankers across all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including pitching and bake-off, preparing marketing materials, and financial models, and deal execution Ability to perform detailed financial modeling and valuation analyses on public and private companies, including but not limited to, DCF, comparables analysis, precedent transactions, merger analysis, LBO, and other valuation analyses Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity Ability to present to internal constituents and external clients effectively and with confidence Currently a Vice President in the M&A department of a bulge-bracket investment bank or boutique advisory firm Bachelors degree, advanced degree preferred Series 79 and 63 licenses. Assist in the origination and execution of M&A transactions Act as a primary day-to-day point of contact for clients Lead and manage all aspects of the deal process, including developing marketing, execution materials, financial projections, analyses, and valuation work, as well as providing critical support and input on tactics and negotiations as required Coordinate and review the analytical work of junior bankers to move marketing and execution processes forward and with maximum impact Coordinate internally across products and with external parties on transactions as necessary Oversee diligence processes and identify and manage risks related to each deal.