Experienced Vice President – Aerospace & Defense: Industrials Advisory

Evercore • , NY

4d • $275,000 - $275,000

About The Position

Evercore seeks to hire an experienced Vice President for its Aerospace & Defense team within the Industrials Advisory group in New York, NY. Evercore’s differentiated approach to advisory provides Vice Presidents with the ability to work closely with senior bankers on industry-transforming, multi-billion-dollar transactions around the world. Vice Presidents play a central role in all aspects of execution, client management, and business development.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of superior performance as an investment banker with solid quantitative and analytical skills, as well as the ability to think broadly about a range of strategic issues confronting the firm’s clients.
• In-depth knowledge of finance, valuation, accounting, and business strategy is a must.
• Several years of relevant work experience in investment banking or equivalent advisory roles
• Significant transaction experience across M&A and capital markets advisory
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation, and accounting principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members under tight timelines
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize complex issues and provide actionable advice
• High level of initiative, integrity, and professional maturity
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and achievement-oriented character

Nice To Haves

• While Aerospace & Defense banking experience is valued, it is not a requirement for strong candidates enthusiastic about immersing themselves in the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of M&A and capital advisory transactions, including sellside and buyside M&A, activism and raid defense, divestitures, spin-offs, IPOs, equity and equity-linked capital raising, special committee engagements, debt and restructuring advisory, and the evaluation of strategic alternatives.
• Support the development of new business opportunities, including idea generation, client coverage, and strategic outreach across aerospace, defense, government services, and defense technology companies.
• Drive the preparation of client presentation materials, including management presentations, information memoranda, fairness opinions, board materials, and new business pitches.
• Oversee due diligence processes and coordinate across clients, counterparties, law firms, consulting firms, etc.
• Engage in strategic dialogue with senior management teams and boards of directors to advise on industry trends, capital structure, and growth or portfolio optimization strategies.
• Track regulatory and geopolitical developments affecting deal activity, including ITAR, CFIUS, export controls, and DoD budget priorities.
• Manage and mentor Associates and Analysts, ensuring analytical rigor and high-quality execution across all workstreams.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
• Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services
• Family-building and family-support benefits
• Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
• Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
• Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees