Vice President - M&A - Top-Tier Australian Investment Bank

Description:

My client is a well-regarded independent investment bank with a great leadership team and a strong client list. Due to growth, they are looking to appoint a Vice President to help them execute a strong and diverse pipeline of M&A deals.
The ideal candidate will come from a credible boutique or bulge bracket bank and ideally have been covering the Australian market. You will have had experience working with private and listed companies.
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The responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead the execution of investment banking transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory assignments. This includes overseeing financial analysis, due diligence, deal structuring, valuation, and transaction documentation.
• Manage and mentor a team of investment banking professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering their professional development.
• Take a leading role in client management activities, building and maintaining strong relationships, understanding their strategic objectives, and providing tailored financial solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modelling to evaluate investment opportunities, identify risks, and assess potential returns for clients.
• Collaborate with senior executives and other stakeholders to develop transaction strategies, formulate recommendations, and present findings to clients.
• Drive business development initiatives, including identifying new client opportunities, participating in client pitches, and contributing to preparing marketing materials.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and market developments to provide strategic insights and recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policies and procedures throughout the transaction process.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance the firm's reputation and expand professional networks.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or CFA are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or related fields, with a proven track record of successfully executing complex transactions.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to manage and motivate a team, fostering a high-performance culture and delivering exceptional results.
• In-depth knowledge of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and transaction execution.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and influence key stakeholders.
• Strong business development skills, including identifying and cultivating new client relationships and generating new business opportunities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and demonstrated critical thinking ability.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Would you like to hear more? Please send your CV to Kilian@collins-executive.com.au to be considered for this and other relevant opportunities. All applications and conversations are confidential.