Full-Time

Vice President

Wealth Management

Updated on 7/23/2026

Ardea Partners

Ardea Partners

11-50 employees

Boutique investment banking with advisory services

No salary listed

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement; remote up to 1 day per week; based in Manhattan at 10 Hudson Yards, New York.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Bloomberg
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field of study, and 4 years of experience as Associate or Analyst involving financial modeling, valuation analysis, transaction execution, due diligence, and preparation of client-facing materials for financial institutions in the investment banking or a related industry.
  • Will accept Master’s degree and 3 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience.
  • Experience specified must include 4 years of experience (3 years if Master’s degree) with each of the following: leading financial modeling, valuation, transaction structuring and process-related workstreams across multiple transactions; one or more financial data platforms (e.g. Bloomberg, Capital IQ and SNL, FactSet, PitchBook, or comparable); performing financial analysis and modeling, including building integrated three-statement financial models, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, leveraged buyout (LBO) analysis, accretion/dilution analysis, and comparable company and precedent transaction analyses; mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including buy-side and sell-side advisory, divestitures, joint ventures, recapitalizations, management buyouts (MBOs), and leveraged buyouts (LBOs), as well as familiarity with fairness opinions and valuation advisory services; U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and investment banking compliance standards; and using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience specified must also include 3 years of experience with each of the following: reviewing teasers, confidential information memoranda (CIMs), management presentations, and due diligence materials; managing multiple multi-party transaction processes in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; mentoring and developing junior bankers; reviewing and providing feedback on financial analyses, models, and presentation materials prepared by junior team members; supporting client relationship management and business development efforts in coordination with senior bankers, including pitch preparation and client communications; and communicating analytical findings and transaction considerations to senior clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Experience specified must also include 2 years of experience in the wealth management industry, including experience with wealth management business models, regulatory frameworks, key performance metrics, and execution of live transactions.
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day per week
  • Requires up to 20% domestic travel
Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage client relationships globally across the financial institutions sector, primarily within wealth management and closely related financial services businesses, including asset management, broker-dealers, retirement services, annuities platforms, digital wealth management platforms, and professional services.
  • Serve as trusted 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 wealth management 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, providing ongoing training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
  • Act as a technical subject-matter expert on wealth management accounting and regulatory topics, as well as on core corporate finance and capital markets concepts.
  • Own delegation, quality control, and risk management for transaction execution and client deliverables by dividing responsibilities and setting timelines, enforcing review gates and ensuring compliant handling of MNPI, conflicts/KYC, 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

  • U.K. expansion aligns with recovering M&A activity and stronger fee pools.
  • NatWest-Evelyn Partners advisory work strengthens Ardea’s London credibility.
  • Financial-services specialization lets Ardea reuse expertise across regulated clients.

What critics are saying

  • London headcount raises fixed costs if M&A volumes weaken.
  • Prestige hires like Sir Ian Cheshire do not guarantee mandate conversion.
  • Boutique competition in London can outbid Ardea for senior talent.

What makes Ardea Partners unique

  • Founded by Goldman Sachs veterans Chris Cole and Don Truesdale.
  • Targets strategic advisory, M&A, and capital raising for financial-services clients.
  • London office has around 30 people, with Sir Ian Cheshire advising.

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