Investment Banking Vice President Paper & Packaqging M&A (Elite Boutique)

About the Role

Our client is a premier global financial advisory firm renowned for its strategic M&A counsel, restructuring expertise, and capital advisory services. With a distinguished history spanning over 175 years, the firm maintains an entrepreneurial culture and flat organizational structure that empowers professionals to develop direct relationships with C-suite executives and drive meaningful outcomes for clients. The Industrials team specializes in advising leading companies across Capital Goods, Transportation, Automotive, Business Services, Chemicals, Building Products, Packaging, and Aerospace & Defense on their most critical strategic transactions. Based in New York, this group serves as a key component of the firm's global industrials practice, leading coverage and execution for companies across the United States. The firm's advisory-focused model and lean deal team structure provide Associates with exceptional exposure to senior bankers and client executives throughout every engagement.

Opportunity

The firm seeks an exceptional Associate-VP 1 to join their Industrials investment banking team in New York City. This role offers immediate and significant client exposure, substantial analytical and execution responsibility, and a clear path to Vice President. The position provides the entrepreneurial learning environment and mentorship typical of elite advisory platforms, where Associates are given meaningful deal responsibilities and direct interaction with senior management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sophisticated financial analyses and create complex valuation models.
• Lead financial modeling across various transaction structures and strategic scenarios.
• Conduct comprehensive research on relevant companies, competitors, and sector dynamics.
• Manage critical workstreams within deal processes from mandate through closing.
• Coordinate across legal, accounting, and other advisory partners.
• Prepare and create compelling client presentations and meeting materials.
• Interface directly with client senior executives including CEOs, CFOs, and Board members.
• Develop understanding of client strategic objectives and translate into actionable recommendations.
• Build credibility as trusted advisor through technical excellence and strategic insight.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to Analyst-level team members.
• Lead internal deal teams ensuring excellence in execution and client service.
• Contribute to positive team culture and firm intellectual capital.
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