Investment Banker - Leveraged Finance (Media & Communications) - Vice President
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Very high value position with significant compensation, leadership responsibilities, and opportunity to influence high-stakes financial transactions.
- Exceptional compensation range reflecting expertise.
- Influence on key financial transactions.
- Mentorship opportunity for junior staff.
- Requires substantial experience and resilience.
Pros
- High salary potential ($200,000–$275,000/year).
- Direct involvement in significant financial deals.
- Strong opportunities to lead and mentor junior banking staff.
Cons
- Requires strong resilience to work under pressure.
- High expectations with extensive responsibilities.
- May involve extensive hours and client demands.
Who it's for
Senior • Office-focused with client interaction
Good fit
- Seasoned investment bankers with leveraged finance experience.
- Leaders wanting to influence high-stakes transactions.
- Professionals thriving in dynamic, demanding environments.
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates lacking relevant experience.
- Those seeking low-pressure or less dynamic roles.
- Individuals unprepared for high client expectations.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Investment Banker - Leveraged Finance (Media & Communications) - Vice President
Job Information
- Job Identification 210672599
- Job Category Client Management
- Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
- Posting Date 01/10/2025, 05:33 am
- Locations 383 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10179, US
- Job Schedule Full time
- Base Pay/Salary New York,NY $200,000.00-$275,000.00
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Vice President to join our industry-leading Leveraged Finance team. As a Vice President in Leveraged Finance, you’ll have experience developing strong relationships with corporate and financial clients and working across different products. You’ll work on deals and transaction across the spectrum of our banking products, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, loans, and equity capital and debt capital raises.
Job Responsibilities:
- Acting as the primary day-to-day client point of contact and lead banker on capital markets transactions
- Reviewing and coordinating the analytic work of junior bankers to move marketing/execution process forward
- Refining marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact
- Overseeing the creation of financial projection models
- Identifying and managing all risks in a given deal
- Liaising with other internal and external parties on transactions (eg. lawyers, accountants, counterparties)
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 6+ years of experience in Leveraged Finance (front office)
- Experience training junior bankers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity
- Very strong quantitative and analytical skills (including Excel modeling and valuation work)
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, and have the aptitude to synthesize large amounts or information and to develop innovative solutions
- Adaptability, able to manage projects independently and be ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team
- Ability to comfortably interact with clients in a professional and mature manner
- Excellent understanding of financial, legal and reputational risks facing large integrated investment banks in today’s environment.
About Us
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Global Investment Banking supports a broad range of corporations, institutions and governments by providing strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise.
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