Full-Time
Vice President, Investment Banking
Bridgepoint Investment Banking
11-50 employees
Capital-raising and M&A advisory specialists
No salary listed
Omaha, NE, USA
Hybrid
In-office Monday–Thursday, with remote Fridays.
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- At least 7 years of investment banking experience with a proven track record leading mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.
- Strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills.
- Ability to set a clear vision and execute with precision and urgency.
- Analytical, disciplined, and results-driven approach.
- Passion for developing junior talent and elevating team performance.
- Lead execution of mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions across industries and deal structures.
- Coordinate deal teams and serve as the central point of accountability throughout each transaction.
- Develop strategies and timelines to keep processes moving forward seamlessly.
- Drive due diligence and manage cross-functional internal and external teams.
- Oversee models and materials, including valuations, confidential information memoranda, pitchbooks, and management presentations.
- Supervise and mentor associates and analysts, setting the tone for performance and growth.
- Maintain client relationships through frequent interaction and trusted advisory support.
- Support new business development through execution excellence and market insights.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking is a boutique investment bank that guides companies through capital raising and M&A advisory across their lifecycle. It uses the principals' extensive experience and a global network to connect clients with funding sources and buyers, handling debt, equity, and merger transactions. The firm provides confidential, independent, and unconflicted guidance aimed at long-term client prosperity and measurable value creation. It operates as part of Bridgepoint Holdings, LLC, coordinating securities-related services through an affiliated group to access broad international reach.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 29, 2026 Ken Wasik join expands consumer mandates after 25 years' experience.
- Bridgepoint added Bryan Wallace and Currey Cornelius in May-June 2026, broadening industrials coverage.
- Bridgepoint's July 23, 2026 news flow shows active hiring momentum across multiple practices.
What critics are saying
- Bridgepoint's broker-dealer dependence on M&A Securities Group exposes revenue to registration constraints.
- Hiring senior bankers like Ken Wasik signals continued competition with Houlihan Lokey and Jefferies.
- A failed deal or adviser dispute could quickly damage a boutique's reputation and pipeline.
What makes Bridgepoint Investment Banking unique
- June 2026 hires Ken Wasik, deepening consumer coverage and New York origination.
- Bridgepoint still operates with Omaha roots and sector-focused boutique banking teams.
- Unaffiliated M&A Securities Group structure supports securities work without owning the banking brand.
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Company News
Bridgepoint Investment Banking has appointed Ken Wasik as Managing Director, Consumer, strengthening its consumer practice and New York presence. Wasik brings over 25 years of middle market investment banking experience, having previously held senior roles at UBS, Houlihan Lokey, Jefferies, Stephens Investment Bank and Capstone Partners, where he served as Co-Head of Investment Banking. Throughout his career, Wasik has executed consumer sector transactions worth over $10 billion, advising on deals across branded consumer goods, food and beverage, retail and e-commerce. His notable transactions include sales of brands such as Philosophy, Kate Spade, Viking Range and Bad Boy Mowers. Wasik will be based in Bridgepoint's New York office, expanding the firm's consumer origination and client coverage alongside its existing consumer team.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking, a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Mark Jones-Pritchard as Managing Director to its Chicago office.
Bridgepoint acquired Hobbycraft in 2010.
Bridgepoint launched a sale process of Flexitallic earlier this summer with Citi engaged as its adviser.
Bridgepoint Investment Banking (Bridgepoint), a market-leading boutique impact investment bank, is proud to announce the addition of Corey Ryan as Managing Director to its Chicago office.