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Moelis & Company

Independent investment bank advising on M&A

Investment Banking Vice President - Capital Markets

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$250k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingInvestment Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong analytical, financial modeling, valuation, credit, and presentation skills, including the ability to assess businesses, capital structures, and financing alternatives.
  • Advanced knowledge of accounting, corporate finance, and capital markets, including leverage, credit metrics, debt instruments, covenants, and equity and initial public offering mechanics.
  • At least four years of relevant experience in investment banking (capital markets, leveraged finance, debt or equity capital markets, corporate finance, or mergers and acquisitions) or an equivalent buy-side or credit role.
  • Familiarity with institutional investors and lenders, including private equity, credit funds, hedge funds, banks, and alternative asset managers.
  • Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.
  • Strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal teams, clients, investors, and other external parties.
  • Ability to manage multiple transactions and priorities simultaneously.
  • Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to analyze financial statements and market data; familiarity with market data and research tools such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, FactSet, Dealogic, or similar platforms.
  • An undergraduate degree is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform financial analysis and modeling; develop and evaluate financing structures; prepare client and investor presentations; manage Associates and Analysts; and coordinate across clients, senior bankers, investors, lenders, and other transaction counterparties to execute transactions from mandate through closing.
  • Build and maintain models to assess debt capacity, leverage, liquidity, and downside scenarios; develop and evaluate financing alternatives across debt and equity products, including bespoke and structured solutions.
  • Monitor debt and equity market conditions, investor sentiment, and comparable transactions.
  • Prepare investor and lender materials; manage marketing processes; coordinate with investors; oversee data rooms and question-and-answer processes; and draft and maintain process timelines, trackers, and term sheets.
  • Serve as a key point of contact across clients, investors and lenders, senior bankers, legal counsel, and other parties; manage timelines and deliverables through closing.
  • Direct and review Analyst work to ensure high-quality output while interacting regularly with senior bankers, clients, and external stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

About the company

Moelis & Company is a global independent investment bank that provides strategic financial advice to corporations, governments, and financial sponsors. It helps clients with mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters by delivering integrated advisory and execution services from 23 offices worldwide. The firm differentiates itself through its independence from large banking groups, a focus on senior guidance and customized solutions, and a global reach that enables cross-border deals. Its goal is to help clients achieve strategic objectives, optimize capital structures, and complete complex transactions efficiently.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 revenue hit $409.4 million, up 12%, and record first-half revenue followed.
  • Moelis returned $246 million in dividends and buybacks during first-half 2026.
  • Recent mandates like Clear Channel Outdoor and Tri Pointe Homes show pipeline depth.

What critics are saying

  • Advisory fees swing with M&A volume; a 2027 deal slump crushes revenue.
  • Ken Moelis’s control structure complicates succession and weakens board accountability.
  • If star bankers leave after 2026 hiring, the franchise loses its core selling point.

What makes Moelis & Company unique

  • Ken Moelis’s governance control survived Delaware Supreme Court review on January 20, 2026.
  • Moelis pairs elite M&A with restructuring, private capital advisory, and capital markets coverage.
  • The firm hired 12 managing directors in 2026 across private credit and healthcare IT.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
WisdomTree tops financials buy list as Moelis and Sixth Street lag on growth

WisdomTree has emerged as a top pick in the financials sector, according to recent market analysis, whilst Moelis and Sixth Street Specialty Lending are recommended as avoids. The financials industry has gained 15.4% over the past six months, outperforming the S&P 500 by 2.3 percentage points. However, analysts warn that only select firms will thrive long-term as fintech disruptors capture market share from incumbents. Moelis, an independent investment bank founded in 2007, saw annual revenue growth of just 4.9% over five years, with earnings per share declining 9.1% annually. The stock trades at 19.4 times forward price-to-earnings. Sixth Street Specialty Lending, a business development company, experienced sales declining 7.1% annually over two years. It trades at 10.1 times forward P/E. WisdomTree, which pivoted to ETF management in 2006, was identified as the sole financials stock worth holding for decades.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 12th, 2026
Moelis announces $0.65 dividend and $22M buyback amid 6% undervaluation

Moelis declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, payable on 17 September 2026 to shareholders of record on 10 August 2026. The investment bank reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $48.59 million, up from $41.54 million a year earlier. Between April and June 2026, Moelis repurchased 337,443 shares for $21.76 million, representing 0.45% of outstanding shares. This completed a buyback programme announced in February 2026, under which the company repurchased 1,192,448 shares for $72.89 million in total. Shares currently trade at $66.60, below an estimated fair value of $71. The stock has declined 6.49% year-to-date but posted longer-term gains, with three-year and five-year total shareholder returns of 64.25% and 41.64% respectively.

Associated Press
Jul 29th, 2026
Moelis & Company reports record Q2 revenues of $409M, up 12%, declares $0.65 dividend

Moelis & Company reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $409.4 million, up 12% year-over-year. The investment bank posted GAAP net income of $55.1 million, or $0.62 per share, for the quarter. For the first half of 2026, revenues reached $729.2 million, a 9% increase from the prior year period. First-half GAAP net income totalled $97.4 million, or $1.10 per share. Chief Executive Officer Navid Mahmoodzadegan attributed the record quarterly and half-year revenues to the firm's client franchise depth and expanding advisory capabilities. He noted strong client engagement and transaction activity momentum. The company hired 12 managing directors year-to-date across sectors including private credit, energy, and healthcare IT. Moelis declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, payable 17 September 2026.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2026
Moelis Q2 earnings preview: Revenue expected to grow 6.1% year on year

Moelis & Company is set to announce its Q2 earnings this Wednesday. The investment banking firm met revenue expectations last quarter with $319.8 million, up 4.3% year on year, but missed EPS estimates. For this quarter, analysts expect revenue to grow 6.1% year on year, decelerating from the 38.1% increase recorded in the same quarter last year. Analysts have largely reconfirmed their estimates over the past 30 days. Peers Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have already reported Q2 results, with revenue growth of 39.5% and 27.1% respectively, both beating estimates. Moelis shares have risen 7.7% over the past month. The stock currently trades at $67.78, below the average analyst price target of $71.50.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 30th, 2026
Moelis & Company posts record Q1 revenue of $320M, up 4% amid geopolitical headwinds

Moelis & Company reported record first-quarter revenue of $320 million, up 4% year-over-year, driven by higher M&A and private capital advisory activity. The firm cited a near all-time high deal pipeline and double-digit growth in sponsor M&A revenues. CEO Navid Mahmoodzadegan highlighted notable mandates including advising on Clear Channel Outdoor's $6.2 billion sale and Tri Pointe Homes' $4.5 billion sale. However, management flagged headwinds from Middle East conflict, private credit disruptions and AI-driven software repricing affecting parts of M&A and financing. The firm ended the quarter with $354 million cash and no debt, returning approximately $171 million to shareholders through a $0.65 dividend and share repurchases. The adjusted compensation ratio fell to 65.8%.