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Job Title: Investment Banking and Capital Markets – Banker – Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Title: Vice President
Location: New York
Overview
Our Investment Banking and Capital Markets business provides the full range of investment banking products and services for large-cap and mid-cap corporates and financial sponsors. Our offering consists of comprehensive financial advisory and capital raising services - including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), restructuring and shareholder activism and takeover defense, underpinned by one of the world's largest and most successful debt and equity capital markets platforms. Our range of services and strong presence across the globe enables us to provide thoughtful and holistic advice on large, multi-dimensional cross-border, and domestic transactions. We advise public and private clients across all industries and geographies.
We are seeking an experienced Vice President in M&A to play a pivotal role in executing and managing high-profile transactions. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing team, leading transactions from start to finish, and working closely with senior leadership, clients and cross-functional teams.
What We Offer You
- A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you will learn and develop
- Potential pathway to a senior banking role
- Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
- A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
- Competitive vacation, personal and volunteer days
- Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the origination and execution of M&A transactions
- Act as a primary day-to-day point of contact for clients
- Lead and manage all aspects of the deal process including developing marketing/execution materials, development of financial projections, analyses and valuation work, as well as providing critical support and input on tactics and negotiations, as required
- Coordinate and review the analytical work of junior bankers to move marketing and execution processes forward, and with maximum impact
- Coordinate internally across products, and with external parties on transactions as necessary
- Oversee diligence processes and identify/manage risks related to each deal
How You’ll Lead
- Capacity to take initiative as well as assume responsibility
- Willingness and desire to effectively train and mentor junior bankers to foster a high-performance culture
- Create a positive, effective work environment conducive to open communications, taking initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving team culture
- Provide sound and balanced judgments based on strong professional, ethical, regulatory, and legal standards
Skills You’ll Need
- Experience working with senior level management
- Ability to build trusted relationships with clients
- Experience in originating, executing and structuring public and private M&A transactions
- Established experience providing quantitative and analytical support for M&A transactions with understanding of capital markets products (IPOs, equity follow-ons, investment grade and leveraged finance debt offerings)
- Experience supporting senior bankers across all stages of a transaction lifecycle, including pitching and bake off, preparing marketing materials and financial models and deal execution
- Ability to perform detailed financial modeling and valuation analyses on public and private companies (including but not limited to – DCF, comparables analysis, precedent transactions, merger analysis, LBO and other valuation analyses)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity
- Ability to present to internal constituents and external clients effectively and with confidence
- Currently a Vice President in the M&A department of a bulge bracket investment bank or boutique advisory firm
- Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
- Series 79 and 63 licenses
Expectations
It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in office at One Columbus Circle, New York, NY.
Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.
The salary range for this position in New York City is $250,000 - $275,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.
Deutsche Bank Values & Diversity
We believe talent is found in all cultures, countries, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, generations, backgrounds and experiences. We pursue a working environment where everyone can be authentic and feel a sense of belonging.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Investment Banker
Align your CFA or CPA credentials early
PERM job descriptions for investment banking roles often require specific professional credentials. Having your CFA charter or CPA license finalized before your employer files the labor certification strengthens the petition and reduces the risk of a DOL audit challenging the stated requirements.
Target banks with dedicated immigration programs
Large investment banks and bulge-bracket firms typically have in-house HR teams experienced with PERM filings. Ask directly during offer negotiations whether the firm has sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 cases before and who internally manages the DOL labor certification process.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter investment banking roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to firms that have never initiated a PERM filing for finance professionals.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Look up the wage level for your SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, so your salary meets the threshold required for PERM certification.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation burden
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period, typically 30 to 60 days, before filing the labor certification. Investment banking groups with lean HR teams sometimes delay this step, so clarify internally who owns the filing timeline after your offer is signed.
Plan your EB-2 versus EB-3 classification carefully
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a master's in finance, economics, or business, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 priority dates are generally current for most nationalities, while EB-3 can involve multi-year backlogs for applicants born in India or China.
Green Card Investment Banker: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes an investment banker role qualify for EB-2 versus EB-3 sponsorship?
EB-2 requires the position to require an advanced degree, meaning a master's or higher, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. If your employer's job description specifies an MBA or master's in finance as a minimum requirement, EB-2 is the correct category. EB-3 applies when a bachelor's degree alone satisfies the stated minimum, which covers most analyst and associate-level roles at banks.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for investment bankers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and no path to permanence on its own. Green card sponsorship through PERM and the I-140 petition is a permanent residency process with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process typically takes six to eighteen months from start to I-140 approval, after which you can file for adjustment of status if your priority date is current.
Can I start the PERM process while I'm still on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can initiate PERM labor certification for you while you hold any valid work authorization, including H-1B or OPT. Starting early is strategically sound because PERM processing at DOL currently takes over a year for analyst review cases. Filing your I-140 while on H-1B also locks in your priority date and gives you portability rights under AC21 once the petition has been approved for 180 days.
How do I find investment banks that are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search investment banking roles specifically filtered by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to firms that have already run PERM cases in finance. This is more reliable than asking during a recruiter screen, when HR may not have accurate information about the firm's actual PERM filing history.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers before my I-485 is approved?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, you can change employers under AC21 portability as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For investment banking, this generally means staying within financial analysis, advisory, or capital markets functions. Your priority date carries over to the new sponsorship.