M&A Vice President

Harris Williams & Co•Richmond, VA

1d•$275,000•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview Harris Williams seeks to hire an experienced Vice President to join our Richmond, Virginia office. This individual will play a critical role in leading teams through all phases of the M&A deal lifecycle with a high degree of client exposure while also mentoring junior banker talent and working in tandem with senior leaders to deliver superior client outcomes. Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description About Harris Williams We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow. Why Harris Williams We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. We invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. Meaningful impact from the start: As a Vice President , you will have a high level of responsibility and autonomy from day one. Vice Presidents are responsible for driving deal execution forward through the management of junior banker workstreams and client communications in partnership with the senior deal team. Collaborative work environment : Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we cultivate a community built on respect and mentorship where everyone can tap into their best self. As a Vice President, you will be responsible for emulating the “team first” mentality through regular teaching, mentoring, and managing of junior bankers. Rewarding outcomes : We take a bold approach to our daily work and the possibilities it creates for the firm’s culture. Reaching our definition of excellence requires a next-level work ethic and an obsession with finding new and better ways. As a Vice President, you will help cultivate our firm’s commitment to execution excellence and inspire your teams to outperform, every time. Professional development : Your professional development is a top priority. Vice Presidents joining us from other firms go through a robust training program, tailored specifically to their experience and background. All Vice Presidents participate in the firm’s mentoring program, through which they are partnered with a senior banker to support long-term success and growth. Comprehensive compensation and benefits program : Highly competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.

Requirements

3+ years of sell-side M&A execution experience
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire
Prior Banking Experience – 3 or more years of sell-side M&A execution experience required
Project & People Management – serve as the deal captain and oversee junior banker workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development; provide clear, real-time feedback as well as deliver formal reviews to analysts and associates
Quantitative Analysis – guide the junior team to ensure findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies align with the story we are trying to tell that resonates with the market
Problem Solving and Presentation Skills – identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders; apply judgement to prioritize junior banker time and manage through real or perceived roadblocks throughout the deal process

Nice To Haves

2 or more year(s) as a sell-side M&A Associate strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Vice Presidents are responsible for driving deal execution forward through the management of junior banker workstreams and client communications in partnership with the senior deal team.
As a Vice President, you will be responsible for emulating the “team first” mentality through regular teaching, mentoring, and managing of junior bankers.
As a Vice President, you will help cultivate our firm’s commitment to execution excellence and inspire your teams to outperform, every time.
Take pride in leading deal execution efforts
Manage alignment with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks to ensure projects are moving forward as expected
Set and manage clear expectations and deadlines with senior and junior bankers alike, as well as clients and other external parties
Be willing and able to execute quantitative analysis and data synthesis alongside the analyst and associate to produce the best possible materials
Treat every interaction with junior bankers as a development opportunity
Ensure effective use of the junior banker time, balancing delegation with collaboration
Emphasize “teaching” not “telling”
Deliver real-time performance feedback to analysts and associates
Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality
Lead by example through delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same
Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
Find moments of levity even when working long hours
Prioritize in-office interactions with teammates to facilitate mentorship and team alignment/camaraderie
Participate in firm initiatives outside of day-to-day deal work, such as: Recruiting new talent Junior banker training & internship programs Firm-wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts

Benefits

pension
401(k) matching
eligibility for performance bonus
medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service