Mizuho

Greenhill, a part of Mizuho Americas, provides M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Job Summary

Greenhill’s New York‑based Investment Banking group is seeking an experienced Investment Banking Vice President to join its M&A team. The group works across industry sectors and primarily focuses on M&A transactions. Investment Banking Vice Presidents are directly involved in the design, origination, structuring, and execution of mergers & acquisitions, including both buy‑side, sell‑side and other strategic advisory mandates for existing and prospective clients. A Vice President is expected to understand the implications, identify key industry and product trends, and provide input on pitch and deal materials to enhance the ultimate deliverable to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry, and company research and analysis.
• Draft and prepare pitch books with detailed industry materials.
• Model a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and conduct due diligence for client transactions, including buy‑side M&A, sell‑side M&A, and other strategic advisory mandates.
• Perform financial modeling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses, and market‑specific analysis, including building discounted cash flow, comparable companies, precedent transactions, leveraged buyout, and merger combination analysis models.
• Facilitate and coordinate idea generation and solutions development with relevant groups across Mizuho | Greenhill.
• Develop and prepare client presentations and materials with a focus on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assist in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of M&A transactions.
• Contribute to the development and continued cultivation of client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of investment banking, corporate finance, and M&A experience with a top‑tier investment bank OR an MBA concentrating in Finance and a current Vice President (or equivalent) at a top‑tier investment bank.
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis.
• Strong experience in M&A investment banking (strongly preferred).
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maturity and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to convey ideas.
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with FactSet, CapitalIQ, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office.
• Series 79 & 63 licenses.

NOTE: This Job Description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The contents may be modified or expanded by the Bank over time.

The expected base salary ranges from $250,000 to $275,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Mizuho does not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this position.

Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, is focused on providing financial advice on significant mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings, and capital raising to corporations, partnerships, institutions, and governments globally. It acts on behalf of clients throughout the world from its offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.