Investment Banking Vice President - Business Services
About The Position
Stephens is a privately held, family-owned financial services firm founded in 1933, focused on building long-term relationships, independent thinking, and client trust. We offer objective advice and precise execution across investment banking services, including M&A, debt and equity capital raising, restructurings, and strategic transactions. Our Business Services group comprises seasoned experts with deep sector and execution knowledge, specializing in middle-market founder-owned and institutionally backed businesses. We have extensive experience in M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side) and capital raises within various business services sub-sectors like commercial and residential services, professional services, and tech-enabled services.
Requirements
- 3+ years of Investment Banking Associate experience
- At least some experience advising companies in the Business Services industry required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills, including the ability to review and guide work product prepared by Associates and Analysts
- Demonstrated ability to manage transaction execution, prioritize competing workstreams, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to support senior bankers in client coverage and business development, including idea generation, market analysis, and the development of marketing strategies
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- High level of personal integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to respecting and safeguarding confidential information and adherence to regulatory requirements
Responsibilities
- Play a leadership role on deal teams, overseeing transaction execution.
- Support senior bankers in client coverage, business development, and relationship maintenance.
- Manage complex workstreams.
- Guide Associates and Analysts.
- Maintain high standards for execution quality.
- Develop judgment, client instincts, and commercial perspective.
- Lead the execution of live engagements from initial preparation through transaction closing.
- Support senior bankers in client coverage and business development through idea generation, market analysis, client targeting, and creation of marketing materials.
- Review work product prepared by Associates and Analysts to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
- Recruit, train, and mentor Associates and Analysts.
Benefits
- Benefits information available at: https://www.stephens.com/careers/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
