Investment Banking Vice President, Healthcare

About the job

Baird’s Global Healthcare team has completed over 285 healthcare M&A and financing transactions since 2018. The Baird team has advised public companies, private business owners and private equity sponsors on Healthcare M&A transactions worth in aggregate greater than $52 billion. Additionally, Baird’s Healthcare team has raised over $50 billion in capital for clients in over 135 initial public offerings, follow-on offerings and other financing transactions since 2016.

Baird's Global Investment Banking and Financial Sponsor coverage provide an extensive network of relationships among active Healthcare acquirers, partners and investors throughout the world. Our coverage spans several Healthcare sectors, including Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare IT & Services, Life Sciences Tools & Diagnostics, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Services and Provider Services. Baird’s deep sector knowledge, frequent dialogue with key industry participants and investors, and robust deal flow provide us with unique insight into the sectors we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Investment Banking Vice President to join our Healthcare team.

What You'll Do:

• Assist senior bankers in the business development effort.
• Lead transaction execution teams.
• Work on a variety of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, equity financings (IPO, Follow-On, Private Placement, Growth Equity), and other financial advisory services.

What You'll Gain:

• Work closely with client management and C-Suite executive team through M&A process.
• 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 3 years of prior 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 solution-focused environment.
• Prior investment banking experience is required. An MBA or JD degree is preferred.
• SIE, Series 63 & 79 licenses preferred or the ability to quickly obtain.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $250,000 annual salary with bonus potential
• Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or GIB profitability
• 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

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Baird does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not compensate for any placement resulting from such submissions. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be treated as valid applications.

Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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