VP Industrials (NYC or Chicago)

The Harrison Rush Group

$200K — $250K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in Investment Banking as an Associate or VP
  • Proven experience in Industrials sector transactions
  • Successful track record of M&A transactions
  • Advanced knowledge in corporate finance and valuation
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Strong project management abilities
  • FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses required or to be obtained

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of complex financial transactions including M&A
  • Oversee the development of financial models and ensure accuracy
  • Direct the due diligence process and coordinate cross-functional teams
  • Prepare high-quality marketing materials such as CIMs and pitch books
  • Support senior bankers in building relationships with clients
  • Identify market opportunities and generate strategic ideas for new business
  • Manage and mentor Associates and Analysts, fostering a high-performance culture

Benefits

  • High-growth platform with robust deal flow
  • Direct interaction with high-profile clients and sponsors
  • Clear career progression opportunities to Director and Managing Director
  • Competitive compensation package including performance bonuses
Full Job Description
Vice President (VP) - Industrials Investment Banking

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Vice President (VP) to join our dedicated Industrials Investment Banking team. As a VP, you will play a pivotal role in leading transaction execution, driving business development initiatives, and managing client relationships across our core industrial sub-sectors.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work across a broad and dynamic coverage universe, including:
  • Advanced Manufacturing & Diversified Industrials
  • Building Products & Energy Technology
  • Chemicals & Advanced Materials
  • Industrial Automation & Electronics
  • Paper, Packaging & Printing
  • Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain
  • Industrial & Infrastructure Services

Key Responsibilities

1. Deal Execution & Transaction Management
  • Lead Execution: Manage day-to-day execution of a wide variety of complex financial transactions, including sell-side and buy-side M&A, equity and debt capital raises, and strategic corporate advisory.
  • Financial Modeling: Oversee the development of sophisticated financial models (valuation, LBO, merger consequences, and financial structuring) and ensure rigorous technical accuracy.
  • Due Diligence: Direct the due diligence process, coordinate with cross-functional deal teams (legal, accounting, tax), and act as the primary point of contact for clients and counter-parties.
  • Marketing Materials: Lead the drafting and preparation of high-quality marketing materials, including confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and pitch books.

2. Client Relationship & Business Development
  • Coverage Support: Support senior coverage bankers (Managing Directors and Directors) in deepening relationships with corporate clients and financial sponsors.
  • Pitching: Take a lead role in originating new business by identifying market opportunities, generating tailored strategic ideas, and delivering compelling pitch presentations.
  • Sub-Sector Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of market trends, regulatory shifts, valuation metrics, and the competitive landscape across the covered Industrials sub-sectors.

3. Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Resource Management: Manage, mentor, and review the work of Associates and Analysts, ensuring their professional growth and the delivery of top-tier work product.
  • Culture: Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience
  • Investment Banking Background: 3+ years of experience as an Investment Banking Associate (or equivalent experience in a VP-level capacity) at a reputable investment bank or advisory firm.
  • Sector Track Record: Proven transaction experience within the Industrials sector or related sub-sectors (e.g., Chemicals, Electronics, Logistics, Infrastructure, or Packaging) is highly preferred.
  • M&A Focus: Strong track record of successfully closed M&A transactions.

Skills & Competencies
  • Technical Mastery: Advanced knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, financial analysis, and valuation techniques (DCF, trading/precedent comparables, LBO analysis).
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently present complex financial concepts to C-suite executives and board members.
  • Project Management: Outstanding organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple deal workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Licenses: FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses are required (or must be obtained within a short period of hiring).

What We Offer
  • A high-growth platform with robust deal flow and significant visibility.
  • Direct interaction with high-profile corporate clients and private equity sponsors.
  • A clear runway for career progression to Director and Managing Director levels.
  • Competitive compensation package (base salary and performance-based bonus).

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