Vice President – Investment Banking, Insurance

KeyBank

Vice President in Investment Banking leading execution of M&A and capital raising transactions. Managing client relationships and supporting business development efforts.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $345,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for revenue generation through the origination, execution, and closing of M&A and capital markets transactions.
Serve as a trusted advisor to corporate and private equity clients, delivering strategic insights and tailored financial solutions.
Lead transaction execution across a variety of deal types including sell-side and buy-side M&A, capital raises, corporate divestitures, and fairness opinions.
Drive business development by identifying new client opportunities, preparing pitch materials, and collaborating with senior bankers to grow the firm’s client base.
Provide technical guidance and developmental support to junior and mid-level bankers; oversee their work product and ensure professional growth.
Promote cross-functional collaboration by identifying opportunities to refer clients to other lines of business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field or equivalent work experience (preferred)
7+ years of experience in investment banking, with a strong focus on middle-market transactions (required)
Demonstrated success in client relationship management, deal execution, and team leadership (preferred)
FINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE) (required)
FINRA License S7 (required)
FINRA License S79 (required)
FINRA License S63 (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Incentive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

M&A transactionscapital markets transactionsdeal executionfinancial solutionsbusiness developmentclient relationship managementtransaction executioncorporate divestituresfairness opinionspitch materials

Soft Skills

trusted advisorstrategic insightscollaborationleadershipmentorshipprofessional growthcross-functional collaborationclient opportunities identificationteam leadershipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeFINRA Security Industry Essentials (SIE)FINRA License S7FINRA License S79FINRA License S63