Partner - Investment Banking
As a Partner at our investment bank, you'll be a pivotal leader, driving our firm's strategic direction and significantly contributing to our continued growth. You'll leverage your extensive industry expertise and deep network to originate and execute complex transactions, cultivate lasting client relationships, and mentor our talented professionals. We're looking for a visionary who embodies our commitment to long-term value creation, fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaborative excellence, and possesses the humility to continuously learn and adapt in a dynamic market. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of our firm and make a profound impact on the businesses and communities we serve.
Managing Partners
We're not just looking for brilliant minds; we're seeking unique individuals who genuinely get a kick out of building and scaling great businesses through smart financial advisory. In the high-energy world of investment banking, we thrive on collaboration, and we want people who do, too. We expect you to bring exceptionally strong financial fundamentals, a knack for incisive problem-solving, and significant intellectual horsepower.
But it goes deeper than that. We're eager to find folks with a true passion for the art of the deal and a real desire to nurture businesses, always with an eye on creating lasting, long-term value. We truly appreciate professionals who are driven and self-motivated, with an unwavering commitment to excellence, yet always approach their work with a humble, open, and unassuming attitude. We believe the best ideas often come from listening and learning, not just knowing.
Our firm is more than just a place to work; it's a community. We believe in long-term investments—not just in the transactions we execute, but profoundly in the people who drive our collective success. That's why we're keen to find individuals who are not only intellectually curious but also genuinely enjoy connecting with others and see themselves as integral, long-term members of our dynamic team.
- Directly originating new M&A and financing mandates, leveraging your extensive network and market insights to identify and secure high-value opportunities
- Assuming full P&L responsibility for your client relationships and executed transactions, demonstrating a clear impact on the firm's financial performance
- Spearheading and leading our junior investment banking teams, fostering their development, and ensuring top-tier performance on all engagements
- Orchestrating and overseeing comprehensive company and market research, leveraging insights to identify new opportunities and inform strategic recommendations
- Directing the creation of world-class marketing and transaction documentation, including pitch books, information memorandums, and presentations, ensuring they effectively convey value propositions and attract key stakeholders
- Providing senior oversight and strategic input on extensive integrated financial models, ensuring accuracy and alignment with deal objectives
- Leading and negotiating critical aspects of transaction processes, including overall project management, due diligence, and deal structuring, from inception to close
- Exceptional academic background, preferably in finance or a quantitative discipline, paired with a minimum of 7 years of highly relevant experience within a top-tier investment bank or leading corporate finance advisory firm
- Proven institutional track record in originating and executing complex M&A and financing transactions
- Outstanding analytical acumen and master-level financial modeling capabilities, coupled with a demonstrated ability to strategically lead, mentor, and empower junior teams
- Fluency in English (native or equivalent) is essential, with additional languages being a distinct advantage, reflecting our commitment to both local market depth and global reach
- An independent, entrepreneurial mindset combined with a proactive, creative, social, and genuinely curious approach to market dynamics and client needs
- A strong sense of team spirit, motivation, and the humility to continuously learn, ensuring seamless integration into our close-knit, high-performing environment as a long-term member of our community
- Location flexibility - we are building a truly global investment bank and welcome candidates from Berlin, San Francisco, London, Paris, Oslo, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore or anywhere else
- Partnership-level compensation and equity participation aligned with firm performance
- Direct P&L responsibility and significant upside potential
- Global platform with international transaction opportunities
- Comprehensive wellness programs
- Professional development budget for conferences and executive education
- Flexible working arrangements and global mobility support
- Modern offices across major financial centers
- Long-term equity participation in firm growth