A prestigious London-based advisory firm is seeking to hire a Vice President into its Financial Institutions Group (FIG) M&A team. The firm is exclusively focused on the financial services sector and is renowned for executing high-profile, complex transactions across insurance, banking, asset & wealth management, fintech, specialty finance, and alternative asset management.

The Opportunity

As a Vice President, you will take a leadership role across transaction execution, client interaction, and internal team management. You will work closely with Directors and Managing Directors to deliver high-impact advisory services, lead workstreams, and manage junior team members. This role offers exposure to headline transactions and top-tier clients across the FIG space.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive execution of complex M&A transactions (buy-side, sell-side, and capital raisings) across the FIG sector
• Lead financial analysis, valuations, modelling, and preparation of key materials (IMs, management presentations, board documents)
• Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates, ensuring high-quality output and development
• Support Directors and MDs in origination, client pitches, and relationship management
• Maintain deep sector expertise across FIG subsectors, including regulatory developments and market trends
• Engage in client-facing discussions and presentations with increasing autonomy

What We’re Looking For

• 6–9 years of experience in M&A advisory, with a strong focus on FIG, at a top-tier investment bank or elite boutique
• Excellent technical skill set, including modelling, valuation, and strategic analysis
• Demonstrated experience on live transactions across banking, insurance, and/or asset management
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to manage projects and teams
• Commercial acumen and a proactive mindset in a lean, high-performing environment
• Outstanding academic credentials from a leading institution

Why Join?

• Work on high-profile FIG transactions with exposure to leading financial institutions and investors
• Join a highly specialised advisory firm with a respected brand and deep sector expertise
• Entrepreneurial, flat-team structure with clear path for career progression
• High visibility and impact from day one

Apply with your CV!