Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as Blacklock Group is partnering with an investment banking platform rather than directly hiring.
Job overview
The Vice President – Industrials M&A role involves leading M&A transactions in the industrials sector, managing deal teams, and interfacing with clients to drive successful deal execution.
Responsibilities and impact
The VP will lead buy-side, sell-side, and advisory M&A transactions, manage diligence, financial modeling, and client deliverables, prepare marketing materials, engage with clients, mentor junior bankers, and support business development.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 6-8 years of investment banking experience with industrials exposure, strong M&A execution skills, financial modeling expertise, excellent communication, and ability to manage multiple workstreams; a bachelor's degree is required, MBA preferred.
Job location and travel
The position is based in New York City.
Company overview
Blacklock Group is a renowned hospitality company known for its unique dining experience centered around traditional British chophouses. They generate revenue by offering a menu that features high-quality meats and classic sides, served in a cozy, nostalgic setting that appeals to both locals and tourists. Founded by Gordon Ker, the company has gained a reputation for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, with a focus on sustainability and sourcing from local farms. Their history includes expanding from a single location to multiple venues, each maintaining the brand's signature charm and culinary excellence.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your extensive M&A execution experience in the industrials sector, showcasing your ability to lead transactions and manage deal teams independently.
Highlight your skills in financial modeling, valuation, and preparing client-facing materials such as CIMs and pitch books, as these are critical for the Vice President role.
Apply through multiple channels including Blacklock Group's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of landing an interview.
Connect with current Blacklock Group Industrials M&A team members on LinkedIn to ask insightful questions about the role and company culture; use ice breakers like commenting on recent deals they closed or expressing enthusiasm for the industrials sector.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'M&A execution,' 'financial modeling,' 'deal origination,' and 'client deliverables' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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