Industrials | Vice President | Frankfurt

Frankfurt Am Main

Über diesen Job - -------------- We are seeking a highly capable **Vice President** to join our client's **Investment Banking team in Frankfurt** , focusing on the **Chemicals sector**. This position offers immediate exposure to **high‑profile, cross‑border transactions** within a leading Chemicals advisory franchise, providing hands‑on involvement in complex strategic mandates and significant responsibility from day one. The role sits within a well‑established European platform, advising global chemical producers, specialty manufacturers, private equity investors, and strategic buyers. Responsibilities * Lead the execution of complex **M\&A, minority investments, and capital‑raising transactions** across the Chemicals sector, including **specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, advanced materials, ingredients, additives, coatings, and sustainable / green chemistry platforms**. * Manage deal teams and oversee **end‑to‑end transaction processes**, including financial modelling, valuation, due diligence coordination, and preparation of client‑ready deliverables. * Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a **trusted advisor** to founders, private equity sponsors, and senior corporate executives. * Oversee the preparation of high‑quality **pitch materials, information memoranda, management presentations, and sector‑specific market analyses**, ensuring technical accuracy, insight, and commercial relevance. * Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance across technical, operational, and strategic workstreams and supporting long‑term professional growth. Requirements * **Experience:** 6-10 years of investment banking or financial advisory experience, with a strong track record in **mid‑market industrials‑focused M\&A and capital markets transactions**. * **Technical Skills:** Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, valuation methodologies, and transaction structuring, with the ability to assess **capital‑intensive, operationally complex, and regulated chemical assets**. * **Leadership:** Proven ability to lead deal teams, manage multiple concurrent workstreams, and mentor junior professionals in a demanding environment. * **Client Management:** Strong relationship‑building skills with experience advising senior executives, boards, and financial sponsors. * **Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex commercial and technical concepts. * **Analytical Ability:** Strong attention to detail, sound commercial judgement, and comfort operating under tight deadlines in fast‑paced processes. * **International Mindset:** Ability to work effectively on **cross‑border transactions** and collaborate seamlessly with international teams and clients. * **Language:** Fluency in **German preferred and English** is required. If you would like the opportunity to be a **senior contributor within a market‑leading Chemicals advisory platform**, driving high‑profile international transactions and partnering with innovative businesses at key moments of growth and transformation, then please apply here.