Vice President, Investment Banking

2 months ago


Chicago, United States Stout Full time

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Vice Presidents in the Investment Banking group at Stout will be actively involved with leading day-to-day transaction execution of middle-market mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, ESOP and special situation transactions. Vice Presidents will play an integral role in all of the firm's M&A and Capital Markets advisory activities. Vice Presidents will gain invaluable deal process experience through working with senior bankers and acting as a key execution resource to senior bankers in day-to-day client coverage, client prospecting and engagement processes.

Stout is currently seeking a Vice President for our Investment Banking, Professional Services team. The Vice President will work directly with senior members of the Investment Banking, Professional Services team with a focus on tech enabled and IT services.

The role will be responsible for the following:

  • Collaborate closely with senior banking professionals on the Professional Services team to drive business growth through client coverage, prospecting, program management, and deal execution
  • Support origination, evaluate opportunities, and execute deals across a diverse range of assignments, developing industry specialization in Professional Services
  • Establish and nurture credible client relationships within client organizations, primarily driven by deal execution and transaction-related activities.
  • Lead all aspects of transaction execution, including team organization, engagement with internal and external stakeholders, and championing product and advisory ideas
  • Oversee and mentor junior staff (associates, analysts, and interns), ensuring timely delivery of engagement deliverables and maintaining high-quality work standards.
  • Manage highly complex financial modeling, pitch book production, client relationships, and logistical aspects associated with deal execution and client management.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of relative professional experience
  • 4 - 8 years of M&A investment banking preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years working end-to-end M&A lifecycle
  • Prior Business or Professional Services, with an emphasis on tech enabled and IT services experience preferred, but not required
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Math, or Economics Required
  • MBA Preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, & PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment #LI-CM1

Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities and members of other underrepresented communities to apply.Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

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