Vice President, Business Services
Lincoln International
London, England, United Kingdom
Join Lincoln International, a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and both public and privately held companies worldwide. With more than 1,200 professionals across 16 countries, we offer a unique perspective on global private capital markets backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success.
Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Your Role
Lincoln International is seeking an experienced Vice President to join our M&A team in London. Successful candidates have strong cognitive and interpersonal abilities, bring strong experience in managing transactions end to end, and are motivated by the prospect of building a leading M&A advisory firm.
* Conceptualising, organising, processing and delivering new business presentations
* Contributing to transaction process planning and deal structuring conversations
* Producing and reviewing transaction marketing materials and complex integrated financial models
* Managing Analysts and Associates to ensure timelines are met and quality is maintained
* Acting as key client point of contact for day-to-day queries, with an ability to discuss deal issues internally and with third parties
* Preparing term sheets and reviewing transaction due diligence reports
* Training and developing Associates and Analysts at the firm
* Contributing to the team and the firm’s marketing efforts as well as initiatives focused on growing the firm’s franchise value
Benefits and Differentiators
* Unrivalled deal flow and the corresponding learning opportunities that arise from this
* A true ‘mid‑cap approach’, working in small deal teams, across multiple countries and embedded in a European team with extensive client exposure and cross‑border contexts
* Entrepreneurial spirit and flat hierarchies, which will mean significant senior banker exposure and the opportunity to make a significant impact
* A steep learning curve in client interaction, project management and strategic thinking
* Exposure to a vast array of industries
* An extensive training curriculum at all levels
* Mentoring scheme, coaching and structured developmental feedback
* The chance to build your career towards more senior levels within a growth environment
Qualifications
* Extensive track record of executing M&A transactions, preferably in the mid‑market, with ideally 6-10 years’ experience
* Experience and demonstrated ability in seeking and identifying new business opportunities in concert with Managing Directors
* Ability to confidently and credibly connect with potential new clients and to lead client meetings
* Excellent finance, accounting and financial modeling skills, coupled with pronounced business acumen and the ability to form clear commercial views
* Experience in successfully managing teams of Associates and Analysts and leading project work
* An exceptional, well‑rounded academic background, ideally educated to Masters level in a business‑related subject
* Great analytical skills and attention to detail, along with a willingness to develop and learn
* A proactive and self‑motivated approach, with a commitment to personal and team growth, underpinned through professional and academic excellence as well as other pursuits and personal projects
* Adaptability, dependability and the ability to manage a dynamic workload
* Clear and engaging communication skills – verbally as well as written. Ability to relate and connect to other stakeholders quickly – clients, management teams and LI colleagues
* Collaborative style and a personally engaging manner
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
* International experiences and perspectives
* Excellent written and spoken English skills
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