Vice President - Industrials

Harris Williams & Co•Richmond, VA
•$175,000 - $325,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President within HW Industrials leads merger and acquisition advisory activities and serves as an integral leader in the firm’s M&A advisory work. The role is based in Richmond, Virginia. The Vice President is responsible for the integrity of valuation analyses and M&A models developed with Financial Analysts and Associates, and contributes throughout every phase of deal execution, with a high level of responsibility on transaction teams. The role oversees the development of initial pitch materials and descriptive memoranda, leads drafting sessions and due diligence meetings, and participates in conversations with clients and counterparties. The Vice President is also encouraged to begin participating in new business development. The position requires customer focus and effective risk management in accordance with PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Employment visa sponsorship and STEM OPT participation are not provided.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a university or college degree; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Bachelor’s degree listed as the education requirement.
  • Typically requires 8 or more years of industry-relevant experience.
  • SIE and FINRA Series 63 and 79 licenses are required; they may be obtained within 120 days after hire.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities appropriate to the role, including analytical thinking, business acumen, customer relationship management, decision-making and critical thinking, leadership, legal analysis, marketing strategy and positioning, market research, selling, and team management.
  • Specific certifications are often required for roles at this level; no certification is required for this position.
  • Employment visa sponsorship and STEM OPT participation are not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Higher education such as a master’s degree or PhD, or certifications, is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Lead merger and acquisition advisory activities.
  • Ensure the integrity of valuation analyses and M&A models developed with Financial Analysts and Associates.
  • Contribute throughout all phases of the deal process and take substantial responsibility on transaction teams.
  • Oversee development of initial pitch materials and descriptive memoranda.
  • Lead drafting sessions and due diligence meetings.
  • Participate in conversations with clients and counterparties.
  • Begin participating in new business development.
  • Focus on customer needs and satisfaction when making business decisions and developing customized solutions.
  • Assess and manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in accordance with PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account feature
  • Dental and vision options
  • Employee and spouse/child life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability protection
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Pension plan
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Dependent care reimbursement account
  • Back-up child and elder care
  • Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
  • Educational assistance, including select fully paid programs
  • Wellness program with financial incentives
  • Maternity and/or parental leave
  • Up to 11 paid holidays each year
  • 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
  • 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service
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