Berenberg

Vice President European Corporate Finance

Description & Requirements

For our Corporate Finance – Investment Banking Continental Europe division in London we are looking to hire a:

Vice President Corporate Finance - London

Your role in the team:

Berenberg is looking to hire a Vice President to join its London-based Corporate Finance team, which supports European clients on a wide range of Equity Capital Market (ECM) transactions. The role will offer the candidate exposure to a large number of high-profile deals across multiple sectors, including TMT, Consumer and Indus-trials. Berenberg has rapidly grown to become one of the leading investment banks in Europe, with a particularly strong track record and brand name for ECM transactions for small and medium-sized companies.

The successful candidate will be a key team member for the origination and execution efforts of the team and will be based in London. This represents an incredible opportunity for candidates who are forward thinkers and ambitious to grow their career, while providing autonomy and client exposure unrivalled at many firms.

What will you do?

• Leading on a project management level the Corporate Finance team on IPOs, pre-IPO financing rounds and other capital market transactions from start to closing
• Conducting quantitative and qualitative market, company and competition analysis
• Performing financial analysis and building financial models (including comparable company analysis and discounted cash flow models)
• Leading the preparation of presentations materials, including pitch books and investor/analyst presen-tations
• Identifying business opportunities and active participation in the origination efforts
• Acting as role model for and providing training and guidance to junior team members

Who are we looking for?

• Between 6-8 years of experience within an investment bank or corporate finance firm, with exposure to ECM and/ or M&A transactions
• Excellent academics - degree educated, ideally within the economics, finance or business fields
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with an ability to think “outside the box”
• Impeccable communication skills allowing you to interact with peers, senior bankers and clients in an articulate and appropriate manner
• Fluency in one of the following languages: Dutch, French or German

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Generous 30 day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well-being and other topics

Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.

We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.

We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.