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Investment Banking Vice President, Defense & Government

Robert W Baird & Co
Vienna, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Investment Banking Vice President, Defense & Government (Tysons Corner, VA)

Baird is a leading global investment bank with more than 500 banking associates across the world. We provide corporations, entrepreneurs, private equity and other financial sponsors with in-depth market knowledge and a broad range of advisory and financing solutions. Since 2019, Baird has completed nearly 740 advisory transactions, representing $337 billion in transaction value, and 382 financings, raising nearly $180 billion. Committed to being a great workplace, Baird ranked No. 34 on the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list - its 21st consecutive year on the list.

We are seeking a highly motivated experienced Investment Banking Vice President with at least five years of Investment Banking or equivalent experience to join our Defense & Government team in Tysons Corner, VA. Baird's 20 person dedicated Defense & Government team is recognized as a leading M&A advisor to the sector. Since 2021 advised 60 transactions totaling over $28 billion in transaction value.

As a Vice President in Investment Banking, you will :

  • Assist senior bankers in the business development effort.
  • Lead transaction execution teams.
  • Work primarily on sell-side mergers and acquisitions, as well as occasional buy-side mandates, public equity offerings, and other financial advisory services for clients across the Defense & Government sector.

What makes this opportunity great :

  • Work closely with client management and C-Suite executive team through M&A process.
  • Work closely with senior bankers to have direct impact on the deal process.
  • Unique culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives while emphasizing teamwork and a strong sense of partnership.
  • What we look for :

  • Candidate attributes the Baird values that include superior intellect, demonstrated leadership ability, attention to detail, ability to work in teams and a commitment to excellence.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of prior investment banking experience and the proven ability to lead the execution effort on a variety of complex capital markets and M&A transactions.
  • Candidates must also display excellent client relationship skills and an ability to learn in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
  • Prior investment banking experience is required. An MBA or JD degree is preferred.
  • Additional Details :

    Compensation Information :

  • Min : $250,000 - $250,000 Max Annual Salary
  • Bonus Eligible
  • Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and / or GIB's profitability
  • The Baird Difference

    In addition to a strong culture that is focused on health and well-being, our organization offers competitive total compensation packages and unique benefits including :

  • Hybrid work options
  • Periodic Sabbaticals during career
  • Protected Friday night & Saturday
  • Shareholder opportunities
  • Mandatory paid time off (PTO)
  • Robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution
  • Learn more about Baird's unique additional benefits here

    Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

    Baird is committed to inclusion & diversity for our clients, our associates and the communities where we live and work. This commitment stems from our culture of integrity, genuine concern for others and respect for the individual. We view inclusion & diversity as an ongoing journey - one of shared responsibility, continuous improvement and a focus on progress. We invite you to join us as we work together to foster an environment where diversity unites rather than divides us. Learn more here.

    Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

    Salary : $250,000

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