IB Vice President – Clean Energy & Power (New York)

Stifel•New York, NY

4d•$250,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Associate / Junior Vice President to join our Investment Banking team in New York with a focus on the Clean Energy & Power sector. This role sits at the keystone of the deal team – serving as project manager on live transactions while taking on increasing execution and client-facing responsibility, and managing and mentoring Analysts. The role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong background in complex financial transactions who is keen to work hard in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects at one time. Experience running sell-side M&A transactions is a must, as is direct transaction experience in the Clean Energy & Power sector. We offer a unique environment which combines a highly entrepreneurial platform with significant analytical rigor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
6 years post-undergraduate experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity, including prior experience at the Associate level
Direct transaction experience in the Clean Energy & Power sector
NASD licenses
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Client Skills: Able to win the confidence of clients; sensitive to clients' needs in both anticipating and delivering upon requests; able to build strong, long-term business relationships.
Deal Management: Able to manage financing and M&A transactions from start to finish; excellent analytical, modeling, and client management skills.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strong ability to work in an entrepreneurial culture; exercises good judgment in assessing the risks and rewards of new business opportunities.
Time Management: Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities; able to follow through and meet deadlines; able to manage expectations appropriately; able to use firm's resources efficiently.
Teamwork: Works well within assigned project teams; accessible to and respectful of all team members, regardless of relative seniority; willing to train and mentor others; strives to be a value added resource to other groups throughout the firm.
Work Ethic and Attitude: Dedicated to accomplishing goals; willing to take on additional responsibilities to produce outstanding work; strives for excellence; maintains a positive attitude through stressful situations.
Personal Characteristics: Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, maturity, intellectual curiosity, initiative and good judgment; takes pride of ownership for wins and accountability for losses/mistakes; knows when to ask for help.
Effective communication skills and able to relay information well in both written and verbal form.
Solid analytical skills - uses logic and reasoning to identify complex problems; review related information and develop options and implement solutions.
Good interpersonal interaction and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

Play a critical role as project manager on deal teams, managing the process from origination to close
Lead and support execution of M&A, recapitalizations, and capital raises (debt, public, and private equity) transactions
Develop and oversee integrated financial models, valuation analyses, and client presentation materials
Prepare valuations and offering memorandums for M&A and private placement processes, and participate in due diligence and drafting sessions for public and private offerings
Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, supporting relationship management and the delivery of financial solutions
Mentor and develop Analysts and junior staff, targeting areas for their development and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
Contribute to business development efforts by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities
Build sector expertise in Clean Energy & Power and represent the firm at industry events and client meetings
Work on multiple projects and transactions at any given time