IB Merger & Acquisition - Vice President at Jefferies

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Deal Execution, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Valuation, Project Management, Client Relationship Management, Pitch Preparation, Team Management, Financial Modeling, M&A Transactions, Cross-Border Transactions, French, English, Business Development

Industry

Investment Banking

Description

Role Overview Jefferies is seeking a Vice President 1 or 2 (VP1 / VP2) to join its Mergers & Acquisitions team in Paris. This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile cross‑border transactions across sectors including Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, and Business Services. This individual will play a pivotal role in leading deal execution, managing junior team members, and contributing to business development efforts. This position is suited for an execution‑driven banker who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and is keen to take on significant responsibility from day one. Key Responsibilities Deal Execution Lead day‑to‑day management of M&A transactions (buy‑side, sell‑side, public and private deals). Drive full execution workstreams: process management, financial analysis, due diligence coordination, and negotiation support. Oversee creation of key deal materials including information memoranda, management presentations, valuation materials, and investor/board materials. Act as primary liaison between clients, internal teams, legal advisors, accounting firms, and other stakeholders. Client Interaction Support senior bankers in developing and maintaining client relationships. Participate in client meetings, pitches, and strategic discussions. Provide high‑quality advisory insights and contribute to strategic idea generation. Leadership & Team Management Mentor, train, and supervise analysts and associates, ensuring high quality of work and professional development. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that aligns with Jefferies’ values. Business Development Contribute to the preparation of pitch materials, industry analyses, and sector insights to support new business opportunities. Assist in identifying new clients, transaction ideas, and cross‑border opportunities leveraging Jefferies’ global network. Skills & Qualifications Required 5–7 years of investment banking experience, ideally with strong exposure to M&A. Proven track record executing complex M&A transactions. Fluent French and English (written and spoken). Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills. Excellent project management abilities and attention to detail. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to operate in a demanding, entrepreneurial environment. Preferred Experience in cross‑border European transactions. Sector expertise (e.g., Consumer, Healthcare, Industrials, TMT) is a plus. Prior experience mentoring or training junior bankers. Personal Attributes Highly motivated, proactive, and self‑driven. Strong commercial acumen and client‑focused mindset. Ability to lead and inspire junior team members. Comfortable with autonomy, ownership, and direct exposure to senior stakeholders. Team‑oriented and able to thrive in Jefferies’ collaborative culture. Why Join Jefferies Paris? High deal velocity and exposure to significant cross‑border mandates. Entrepreneurial culture with meaningful responsibility at the VP level. Flat structure with direct interaction with Managing Directors and Partners. Global platform with strong growth trajectory in Europe. Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments. At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients. Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Vice President will lead day-to-day management of M&A transactions, driving full execution workstreams including process management, financial analysis, and material creation, while acting as the primary liaison between clients and advisors. This role also involves supporting senior bankers in client relationship development and actively participating in strategic discussions and idea generation.