Investment Banking Vice President 2 – Aerospace & Defense (Diversified Industrials & Services)

Prospect Rock Partners • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a full-service investment bank with more than 125 years of history and a global platform spanning securities brokerage, trading, research, underwriting, and corporate advisory services, is seeking a Vice President 2 (VP2) to join their Investment Banking team, focused on Aerospace & Defense within the Diversified Industrials & Services group. This role can sit in New York, Baltimore, or Chicago. This role suits a strategic thinker with a strong background in complex financial transactions and deep familiarity with the Aerospace & Defense landscape — a self-starter ready to work hard in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects at once. Experience leading sell-side M&A transactions is required.

Requirements

• Currently at the VP2 level with a proven transaction execution and client management track record
• Aerospace & Defense sector experience strongly preferred, with a demonstrated deal track record (strong preference for closed deals)
• Client Skills: able to win clients' confidence, anticipate and deliver on their needs, and build strong, long-term relationships
• Time Management: able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, manage expectations, and use firm resources efficiently
• Teamwork: works well within project teams, respectful of all levels of seniority, willing to train and mentor others
• Work Ethic and Attitude: dedicated, willing to take on added responsibility, strives for excellence under pressure
• Personal Characteristics: professional, intellectually curious, takes ownership of wins and losses, knows when to ask for help
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative style
• Bachelor's degree required
• Significant investment banking experience with an Aerospace & Defense M&A track record
• FINRA licenses required: SIE, Series 79, Series 63
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of M&A, recapitalizations, and capital raises (debt and equity) transactions within Aerospace & Defense
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, managing relationships and delivering financial solutions
• Oversee the development of detailed financial models, valuation analyses, and presentations
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Contribute to business development efforts, identifying and pursuing new client opportunities across the Aerospace & Defense sector
• Build sector expertise and represent the firm at industry events and client meetings

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation, with base salary around $250,000/yr (may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience)
• Discretionary bonuses
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Total health and wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition and certification assistance programs
• Paid time off and additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level