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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What You'll Gain
- 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.
What It Takes
- 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 comprehensive benefits including: protected Friday night and Saturdays, periodic sabbaticals during career, shareholder opportunities, mandatory paid time off (PTO) and robust 401k match and profit-sharing contribution