Vice President, Investment Banking

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive.

JOB DUTIES: Direct and manage a wide variety of quantitative analyses, including leverage buyout models, discounted cash flow, multiple valuation analysis, merger and acquisition accretion/dilution analysis and credit analysis for client and investor presentations.  Develop investment scenarios and corresponding presentation/prospectus material, coordinated marketing for public private securities offerings, valuation analysis, business plans, and financial projections.  Leverage the Firm’s capital markets, proprietary research and analytical capabilities to provide top-notch investment, risk advisory, merger & acquisition and capital markets services.  Monitor relevant transactions, capital market trends, company financial statements, industry, regulatory, and economic information, and other important assessments in the financial sector.  Work directly with Executive Directors and Managing Directors in all facets of business, including marketing, transaction evaluation and transaction processing, as well as oversee and mentor lower-level subordinates consisting of Analysts and Associates.  Specific duties include: 1) Perform company and fund-level due diligence, preparing marketing materials (CIMs, Teasers, etc.) and other transaction-related documentation.  2) Responsible for financial analysis and modeling including LBOs (leverage buyouts), continuation fund models, waterfalls.  3) Assist in managing buy-side investor outreach and due diligence (e.g., sponsor team meetings, management team meetings, on-site diligence visits).  4) Contribute to preparing responses to due diligence requests from potential secondary investors.  5) Communicate and collaborate regularly with Moelis’ industry and financial sponsor coverage team members.  6) Maintain databases of secondary market transactions, buy-side investors (profiles, strategies, investment preferences), broader market data to assist with marketing materials.  7) Communicate regularly with buy-side investors (secondary investors, family offices, SWFs, insurance firms, FoFs, asset managers, etc.).  8) Conduct secondary market research including identifying trends in the alternatives investment industries.  9) Conducting ad hoc industry research.  10) Support all origination and project management activities, including marketing to, and due diligence of, prospective mandates, contribution to client selection discussions, drafting offering materials, virtual data rooms, and pitch books for private equity fund mandates.  11) Develop tailored marketing strategies, focused on securing the optimal investor base for a given client.  12) Respond to quantitative and qualitative Limited Partner (LP) inquiries.  13) Perform private equity market research and trend analysis for both internal and external use.  14) Work with the distribution team to develop conversion strategies on an investor-by-investor basis.  15) Interact closely with General Partners (GP) on all GP advisory activities, including fund terms, market positioning, investor materials, due diligence documentation, and overall fundraising strategies.  16) Support new business development by identifying strong GP prospects and developing outreach efforts that will competitively position the firm to win mandates.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field, plus three (3) years of financial management or related analysis experience in the private equity, secondaries or investment banking industry, including experience in performing financial research and analysis; executing capital markets transactions; performing research and valuation analysis; debt and equity offerings; debt and equity transactions; monitoring relevant transactions and market conditions; creating client-specific financial models; and building and maintaining client relationships.

Alternatively, will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field, plus five (5) years of financial management or related analysis experience in the private equity, secondaries or investment banking industry, including experience in performing financial research and analysis; executing capital markets transactions; performing research and valuation analysis; debt and equity offerings; debt and equity transactions; monitoring relevant transactions and market conditions; creating client-specific financial models; and building and maintaining client relationships.

Experience must include (2) years of experience in creating client and pitch presentations including marketing materials; and managing or supervising junior level staff or team members.

*Specific skills: Also requires experience or knowledge in the following: 1) Knowledge of capital markets (public and private); 2) Knowledge of S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg and FactSet; 3) Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word; and 4)  Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement accounts

*Any level of experience or knowledge in the specific skills is acceptable.

Must have Series 7 and 63 licenses.

The salary for this position in New York City is expected to be $250,000 per year.  Base pay is based on market location & may vary based on experience, skills, education & other job-related reasons. 

To submit your resume, please visit our website at: moelis.com/careers and follow the prompts to apply/submit a resume online.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.