What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Banking Vice President, Real Estate position at Robert W. Baird?
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’re seeking an experienced Investment Banking Vice President to join our Real Estate Team in Tysons Corner, VA.
- Assist senior bankers in the business development effort.
- Lead transaction execution teams.
- Work primarily on debt and equity capital market mandates (IPOs, follow-on equity offerings, bond offerings, etc.), institutional private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and other financial advisory services for clients across the Real Estate sector.
- Work closely with client management and C-Suite executive teams.
- 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.
- 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 real estate 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 real estate investment banking experience is required. An MBA or JD degree is preferred.
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
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.
