This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to work in a dynamic team and to contribute to our Investment Banking business. 

Our market leading EMEA Business Services sector coverage team is responsible for the origination and execution of public and private M&A and capital markets transactions involving corporate and financial sponsor clients in the broader business services sector. The team has a network of relationships with the most prominent business services companies and investors in the EMEA region across various subsectors including Professional Services, Testing/Inspection/Certification, Facility Services, Infra Services, Engineering, Distribution, Security, HR services and others.

As a Vice President in the EMEA Business Services Investment Banking coverage team, you will play an important role in maintaining a strategic dialog with key clients and executing M&A, equity and financing capital market transactions. You will play a pivotal role in both coverage and execution working with managing directors, associates and analysts in the team. You will also have plenty of opportunities to partner with colleagues from other country and product teams (M&A, ECM, Leveraged Finance, etc.).

Job responsibilities 

Interact with clients on a daily basis for client coverage and deal executionDevelop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactionsDefine, guide and review detailed valuation analysis, including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables and LBO analysesProvide leadership, mentorship and supervision to associates and analysts

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

Relevant investment banking experience Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, comfortably interacting with clients in a professional and mature mannerOutstanding ethics, integrity and judgmentStrong financial modelling/valuation and analytical skillsComfort in and commitment to strong teamwork environmentHighly organized, detail oriented and proactive

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

European language skill (on top of English)Investment banking or PE experience in the Business Services sector 

This role encompasses the performance of regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the relevant regulatory authorities to carry out such activities.