VP Investment Bank, Consumers Group recruitment
About Key
Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $97 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. The company's businesses deliver their products and services through branches and offices; a network of 1,439 ATMs; telephone banking centers 1-800-KEY2YOU® (1-800-539-2968); and a website, Key.com®, that provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day.
About the Business
KeyBanc Capital Markets (KBCM), a unit of KeyCorp, has over 500 employees and provides comprehensive investment banking services to emerging growth and middle market companies. Through deep industry expertise and strong execution capabilities, KBCM deliver strategic advisory, capital markets and corporate banking solutions to clients in the Consumer Retail, Industrials Basic Materials, Financial Sponsors, Energy, Real Estate, Healthcare and Technology.
About the Job
The Consumer Retail Investment Banking Group at KeyBanc Capital Markets is seeking to hire a Vice President to join its New York or Cleveland office. This Vice President will work primarily with the groups Retail Apparel team and provide day-to-day execution of investment banking mandates (MA advisory,Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance) as well as support new business development initiatives.
With approximately 20 professionals in five offices, the Consumer Retail Group focuses on the following industry sub-sectors:
- Retail Apparel
- Restaurants Foodservice
- Active/Outdoor Lifestyle
- Food Convenience
- Retail Personal Care
- Gaming
- Home Environment/Hardlines
- E-commerce and Travel Services
- Food Beverage
Please go to Key.com® for more information on KeyBanc Capital Markets and its Consumer Retail Group.
Essential Job Functions
- Leading teams of Associates and Analysts in the provision of financing and advisory services to clients as well as the creation and preparation of presentation and pitch materials; mentoring, coaching and assisting in the development of Associates and Analysts in the Consumer Retail Group.
- Managing and executing tasks encompassing comprehensive financial modeling and valuation analyses.
- Analyzing the financial statements and operating metrics of public companies within the Retail Apparel sector to generate industry insights.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and prospective clients through relationship development, industry knowledge and capital markets expertise.
- Developing a thorough understanding of the trends and competitive dynamics within the sector.
- Understanding the financial impact of decisions on the client's organization.
- Coordinating the appropriate organizational resources to deliver product solutions and advice to clients.
- Maintaining frequent and appropriate communications with team members and product partners throughout the firm.
- Eventually begin to assume origination responsibilities in accordance with the strategic direction of the Consumer Retail Group, including but not limited to: identifying and calling on prospects; the creation, analysis and presentation of actionable ideas; and, originating new client mandates.
- Ongoing involvement in the identification and recruitment of potential new hire candidates for the Consumer Retail Group as well as other franchise-building activities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of investment banking experience
- Relevant client interaction and transaction experience in the Consumer Retail industry.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deal teams
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment with strong focus and attention to detail
- Undergraduate Degree in Business (Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, Economics, etc.) or Liberal Arts; MBA preferred but not required.
- Series 7
Employees in this job are required to comply with all rules and regulations of The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (The SAFE Act).
Life at Key is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. Just as we help our customers reach their financial goals, we're committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that will help you fulfill a healthy work/life balance.
For more information about KeyBank and to complete an online application and submit your resume, go to www.key.com/careers and search "VP Investment Bank" and locate job # 99989325.
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