Investment Banking Vice President

Location: San Francisco, New York

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The opportunity

Ernst & Young Capital Advisors, LLC (EYCA) offers investment banking services through a global network of EY mergers & acquisitions, debt capital markets and equity capital markets professionals. The global EY network offers a comprehensive suite of services, and EY firms consistently rank among the leading financial services firms based on the number of completed transactions globally.

You will join a team of investment banking professionals advising founder-owned and sponsor-backed middle-market businesses, as well as global corporates. Our team executes across the full deal lifecycle – from origination and positioning through marketing, diligence, and closing. The role offers significant responsibility and direct exposure to Managing Directors, with the expectation that Vice Presidents take ownership of transaction execution and client management, as well as build commercial relationships over time.

Your key responsibilities

As an Investment Banking Vice President, you will play a central role in originating and executing M&A and capital raising engagements from kickoff through close. Responsibilities include leading the preparation and review of key materials (pitch books, CIMs, management presentations, financial models, data rooms, etc.), serving as a primary point of contact for clients and counterparties, and coordinating all aspects of the transaction process, while overseeing junior team members and driving workstreams forward with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience with the M&A and capital raising process, supported by a strong technical foundation in accounting, corporate finance, and financial analysis
• Ability to independently manage multiple transaction workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgement and attention to detail across all phases of the deal lifecycle
• Effective communicator with the ability to interface directly with senior client executives and counterparties
• Proven ability to lead and develop junior team members while maintaining high execution standards
• Commercial awareness and interest in developing client relationships and sector expertise over time

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree optional
• 5-7+ years of investment banking experience, with direct M&A execution experience required
• Demonstrated experience contributing meaningfully to transactions from start to close
• Existing Series 7 and/or 79 plus Series 63 securities licenses (in good standing), or ability to obtain
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including the ability to exercise sound independent judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Willingness and ability to travel as necessary
• You must either reside in or be within commutable distance to your office location

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in technology or tech-enabled services transactions
• Experience working with founder-owned and/or private equity-backed businesses
• Exposure to middle-market transactions
• Interest in contributing to business development over time
• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.  

What we look for

We’re looking for execution-oriented professionals who take ownership, operate with urgency, and bring strong judgment and experience to complex transactions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, thrives in a lean deal team environment, and is motivated to take on increasing responsibility in both execution and client engagement.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $210,000 to $240,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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