Full-Time

Vice President

Insurance Services

Ardea Partners

Ardea Partners

11-50 employees

Boutique investment banking with advisory services

Compensation Overview

$325k/yr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Up to one day of telecommuting per week; requires up to 20% domestic travel.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Bloomberg
Financial analysis
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, or a Master's degree accepted in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
  • Four years of experience as an Associate or Analyst in financial modeling, valuation analysis, transaction execution, due diligence, and preparation of client-facing materials for financial institutions in investment banking or a related industry; three years is accepted with a Master's degree.
  • Four years of experience leading financial modeling, valuation, transaction structuring, and process-related workstreams across multiple transactions; three years with a Master's degree.
  • Experience with one or more financial data platforms, such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ and SNL, FactSet, PitchBook, or comparable platforms.
  • Experience performing financial analysis and modeling, including integrated three-statement financial models, discounted cash flow analysis, leveraged buyout analysis, accretion/dilution analysis, and comparable company and precedent transaction analyses.
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side and sell-side advisory, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, management buyouts, and leveraged buyouts, as well as familiarity with fairness opinions and valuation advisory services.
  • Experience with U.S. GAAP, Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, and investment banking compliance standards.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Three years of experience reviewing teasers, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and due diligence materials.
  • Three years of experience managing multiple multi-party transaction processes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Three years of experience mentoring and developing junior bankers.
  • Three years of experience reviewing and providing feedback on financial analyses, models, and presentation materials prepared by junior team members.
  • Three years of experience supporting client relationship management and business development efforts in coordination with senior bankers, including pitch preparation and client communications.
  • Three years of experience communicating analytical findings and transaction considerations to senior clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Two years of experience in the insurance services and distribution industry, including insurance services and distribution business models, regulatory frameworks, key performance metrics, and execution of live transactions.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage client relationships globally across the financial institutions sector, primarily within insurance services and distribution and related insurance brokerage, employee benefits, and insurance technology services businesses.
  • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for clients and partner with senior bankers to advance client dialogues and deliver strategic advice.
  • Lead end-to-end execution of multiple insurance services and distribution transactions, including reviewing valuation and financial analysis, coordinating due diligence, drafting and reviewing marketing and board materials, and managing internal deal teams and external parties.
  • Manage and develop Associates and Analysts by providing ongoing training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
  • Act as a technical subject-matter expert on insurance services and distribution accounting and regulatory topics and on corporate finance and capital markets concepts.
  • Own delegation, quality control, and risk management for transaction execution and client deliverables by dividing responsibilities, setting timelines, enforcing review gates, and ensuring compliant handling of material nonpublic information, conflicts and know-your-customer requirements, and recordkeeping.
  • Champion a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration by modeling leadership standards and reinforcing best practices across execution teams.

Ardea Partners is a boutique investment bank that provides financial advisory services, including strategic advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising, for clients across many industries with a strong focus on financial services. Its approach centers on partners: building long-term, trusting relationships so experienced professionals can offer independent, relevant financial and strategic advice. The firm leverages a global team to deliver comprehensive, cross-border guidance while staying small enough to protect its culture. The main goal is to help clients achieve their strategic and financial objectives by offering objective, high-quality advice and capital-raising support through a global, yet boutique, advisory platform.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$107M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • Ardea announced Harbourfront, Behavox, Mobius, and TMX deals between June 11-23, 2026.
  • The firm expanded London leadership in July 2026 with Sir Ian Cheshire.
  • Ardea lists 109 employees in July 2026, showing continued hiring momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Ardea still relies on founder rainmakers; departures would damage origination and client trust.
  • Pending June 2026 mandates leave fees unearned until closings and financings finish.
  • Bigger rivals can outspend Ardea in London, compressing talent and mandates.

What makes Ardea Partners unique

  • Founded in 2017 by Goldman Sachs vets Chris Cole and Don Truesdale.
  • Ardea markets itself as a partner-style boutique, not a commodity advisory shop.
  • London hiring of Sir Ian Cheshire deepens UK access across FTSE boards.

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Company News

PYMNTS
Jul 15th, 2024
Boutique Investment Bank Ardea Reportedly Eyes UK Expansion

Boutique investment bank Ardea Partners is reportedly planning to expand in the U.K.

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Jul 15th, 2024
Boutique Investment Bank Ardea Reportedly Eyes Uk Expansion

Boutique investment bank Ardea Partners is reportedly planning to expand in the U.K. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (July 15), the New York-based Ardea is growing its London office with the recent hiring of Sir Ian Cheshire, who is chair of broadcaster Channel 4 and property group Land Securities, as a senior adviser. Founded in 2017 and led by Goldman Sachs vets Chris Cole and Don Truesdale, the company is what the FT calls part of a group of “independent financial advisory businesses” moving into the world of dealmaking

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