Vice President, Business Services M&A (Asset & Wealth Management)

Lincoln International•New York, NY

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lincoln International is seeking to add a Vice President to our rapidly growing M&A practice in New York. Successful candidates have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, want to develop their professional and personal skills, and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading M&A advisory firm. The Vice President position at Lincoln International involves working closely with the firm’s Managing Directors in building relationships with clients and potential clients. Our Vice Presidents will need to have deep experience executing sell-side deals in the middle market. Given our global platform, Vice Presidents also receive a high level of exposure to international clients and buyers, thus further enhancing their experience. In addition, Vice Presidents are expected to contribute to Associates’ and Analysts’ development at the firm. Responsibilities at Lincoln International are often less rigid and more entrepreneurial than at other firms, and the firm only hires individuals who will have the ability to develop into Partners in the organization over time. Lincoln International continuously provides our Vice Presidents with opportunities beyond typical roles in order to accelerate professional development and maximize career trajectory.

Requirements

Must possess a strong track record of executing financing and/or M&A transactions, preferably in the middle market.
Must display an ability to confidently and credibly connect with potential new clients and to lead client meetings.
Must excel in finance, accounting and financial modeling and have good business acumen.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must display an ability to seek and identify new business opportunities in concert with Managing Director(s) as well as independently.
Must have the experience to successfully manage teams of Associates and Analysts.
Must have have a strong academic record.
A successful candidate will be an assertive, motivated self-starter with the desire and potential to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
4-8 years of experience in M&A required
4-5 years of M&A experience is acceptable if you hold an MBA

Nice To Haves

Experience working within Financial Services, FIG, Asset & Wealth Management M&A preferred

Responsibilities

Proactive calling on potential new clients including private equity firms, privately-held business owners and publicly-traded companies.
Conceptualizing, organizing, processing and delivering new business presentations for potential transactions.
Leading the execution of transactions.
Managing, training and developing Associates and Analysts at the firm.