Vice President/Senior Associate

Experienced Vice President/Senior Associate - Consumer & Retail Advisory Region   Americas Location   New York Group   Investment Banking Job description   Group Description: The Consumer Retail team advises some of the most influential and interesting companies in the world across food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage, personal care, household products, restaurants, grocers, and specialty retail – global brands you likely interact with daily. Clients include companies from the largest global conglomerates to small, high growth, direct to consumer companies and leading financial sponsors, which enables team members to work on a wide variety of transactions (buyside, sellside, structured transactions, equity raises, restructuring, etc.). What is the position? Evercore seeks to hire a Vice President/Senior Associate for our Consumer & Retail Advisory team located in New York, NY.Primary Responsibilities: Vice Presidents/Senior Associates at Evercore play a central role in all aspects of execution, client management, and business development. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead day-to-day execution of M&A and capital advisory transactions, including sellside and buyside M&A, activism and raid defense, divestitures, spin-offs, IPOs, equity and equity-linked capital raising, special committee engagements, debt and restructuring advisory, and the evaluation of strategic alternatives.Manage and mentor Associates and Analysts, ensuring analytical rigor and high-quality execution across all workstreams.Drive the preparation of client presentation materials, including management presentations, information memoranda, fairness opinions, board materials, and new business pitches.Oversee due diligence processes and coordinate across clients, counterparties, law firms, consulting firms, and data room providers to maintain smooth transaction execution.Engage in strategic dialogue with senior management teams and boards of directors to advise on industry trends, capital structure, and growth or portfolio optimization strategies.Support the development of new business opportunities, including idea generation, client coverage, and strategic outreach.Specific Qualifications: Candidates must have a strong interest in investment banking with solid quantitative and analytical skills, as well the ability to think broadly about a range of strategic issues confronting the firm’s clients. Knowledge of accounting, valuation, finance, and business strategy is a must. Responsibilities for an Vice President include management and execution of live transactions, assistance with new business development, and fostering of client relationships, with a particular focus on managing analysts and associates, overseeing financial and valuation analysis, resolving complex financial and accounting issues, performing industry and competitive analysis, and preparing client presentation materials.Evercore offers highly qualified Vice Presidents/Senior Associates the chance to advance more rapidly and take on more responsibility than in traditional bulge-bracket firms, exposure to blue-chip clients, and the chance to be part of rapidly growing, highly regarded firm and team.Several years of relevant work experience in investment banking or equivalent advisory rolesSignificant transaction experience across M&A and capital markets advisoryStrong understanding of corporate finance, valuation, and accounting principlesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and junior team members under tight timelinesExcellent interpersonal and client management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationshipsOutstanding communication skills, both written and verbalStrategic thinker with the ability to synthesize complex issues and provide actionable adviceHigh level of initiative, integrity, and professional maturityEnthusiastic, collaborative, and achievement-oriented characterExpected Base Salary: $275,000 In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity. Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility. These include, but are not limited to:Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts401(k) Retirement Plan  Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insuranceWell-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health servicesFamily-building and family-support benefitsPaid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leaveCommuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discountsPaid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities About Evercore: Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders - including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public, private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com.Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:  Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (referred to as “protected status”), in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.