Investment Banking Vice President
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Lead deal execution from kickoff to closing
- Manage analysts and associates and review their work for accuracy
- Build and maintain client materials such as pitch decks and presentations
- Oversee financial models and valuation outputs
- Coordinate due diligence and data room processes
- Run weekly deal tracking and timeline management
- Prepare for client meetings and manage follow ups
- Draft sections of marketing documents and transaction summaries
- Work with legal and compliance partners to support documentation
- Support negotiation planning with senior bankers
- Maintain relationships with clients and internal product teams
- Coach junior team members on technical and professional skills
Top Skills for Success
Client Communication
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Attention to Detail
Presentation Storytelling
Negotiation Support
Valuation Analysis
Financial Modeling
Deal Process Management
Due Diligence Management
Capital Markets Knowledge
Mergers And Acquisitions Knowledge
Regulatory Awareness
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Investment Banking Director
Investment Banking Managing Director
Corporate Development Director
Private Equity Principal
Growth Equity Principal
Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager
Transition Opportunities
Strategy Leader
Finance Leader
Chief Financial Officer
Investor Relations Leader
Startup Chief Operating Officer
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
People ManagementDelegationCoachingClient Relationship BuildingCommercial JudgmentRisk ManagementTime Management
Development SuggestionsTake on formal mentoring of one or two junior team members, practice clearer work allocation, and ask senior bankers for feedback on client handling. Build commercial judgment by writing short deal updates that explain the key risks, key value drivers, and recommended next steps in plain language.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelNot typical for this title
Mid LevelBase 250,000 to 350,000 plus bonus 250,000 to 600,000
Senior LevelBase 350,000 to 450,000 plus bonus 400,000 to 900,000
Growth Trend
Demand is steady but cyclical. Hiring rises with strong deal activity and falls during slower capital markets. Restructuring teams often stay busy during downturns.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
Goldman SachsJPMorgan ChaseMorgan StanleyBank of AmericaCitigroupBarclaysDeutsche BankUBSLazardEvercoreMoelisHoulihan LokeyJefferiesRBC Capital MarketsWells Fargo
Industry Sectors
Investment BankingCapital MarketsMergers And Acquisitions AdvisoryRestructuring AdvisoryIndustry Focused Advisory Groups
Recommended Next Steps
1
Strengthen leadership by running weekly execution meetings and documenting clear owners and deadlines2
Create a personal quality checklist for models and presentations to reduce rework3
Build a reusable library of slides and market updates for faster client responses4
Ask for opportunities to lead client calls and present key sections of materials5
Deepen one industry focus by tracking a set of companies and summarizing major news monthly6
Partner with senior bankers on relationship plans for priority clients7
If aiming for exit roles, build a deal narrative portfolio highlighting your impact and outcomes