Junior M&A VP

Contact name: Jessica Rohrbach

Contact email: jessica.rohrbach@greshamhunt.com
Job ref: 1896
Gresham Hunt is currently supporting a leading independent investment bank in the research of a Junior M&A Vice President to join its growing infrastructure team.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of proven experience in M&A transactions, including both sell-side and buy-side deals. This role will be responsible for managing and executing M&A transactions, working closely with clients, analysts and senior management.

Key Responsibilities
  • M&A transaction management: oversee and manage the entire M&A process, from identifying opportunities to closing deals.  
  • Strategic client support: provide strategic advice to clients on growth opportunities, divestitures, and portfolio optimization.  
  • Financial evaluation and modelling: build and review advanced financial models, including company valuations, DCF analyses, market multiples, and merger scenarios.
  • Due diligence: Lead financial, tax, and legal due diligence processes for transactions, coordinating internal teams and external advisors.  
  • Team management: Supervise a team of analysts and associates in the preparation of materials, reports, presentations, and sector analysis.
  • Senior client interaction: Serve as the key point of contact for senior clients, supporting them in strategic decisions and negotiations.
  • Negotiation support: participate in and lead M&A deal negotiations, ensuring alignment between parties and executing the defined strategies.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus
  • At least 5 years of experience in M&A, with a proven track record of both buy-side and sell-side transactions in infrastructure sector.
  • Strong skills in financial modeling and corporate valuation techniques.
  • Leadership abilities and proven experience in managing and developing teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface with high-level clients and senior management.
  • Ability to work in complex, fast-paced environments under pressure, with great attention to detail.
Soft Skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Team-oriented mindset, with strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities.
  • High flexibility and adaptability to dynamic and changing situations.