Vice President – Transportation & Logistics M&A

Job Description

Investment Banking Vice President, Transportation & Logistics M&A | Prospect Rock Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Prospect Rock Partners, located in Richmond, VA. The company is a premier global investment bank with over 30 years of experience, advising clients on M&A transactions and private capital solutions, built on a reputation for execution excellence and deep industry expertise. Their collaborative culture emphasizes true partnership, pooling knowledge to deliver superior outcomes and unlock value in both businesses and people. This Vice President role is an integral leadership position within the Transportation & Logistics Group, offering substantial autonomy and direct client contact from day one. This individual will bridge senior leadership and junior bankers, leading M&A transactions and contributing meaningfully to a firm that prioritizes mentorship, professional development, and a culture of excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Vice President / Leadership
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Richmond, VA

• Team: Transportation & Logistics Group; oversees Analysts and Associates.
• Mission: Lead M&A transactions from pitch through closing within the transportation and logistics sector, ensuring execution excellence and client satisfaction.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transaction Leadership: Lead M&A advisory activities across the transportation and logistics sector throughout all phases of the deal lifecycle, from pitch through closing.
• Financial Oversight: Serve as a senior leader on transaction teams, overseeing the integrity of valuation analyses and complex financial models developed with Analysts and Associates.
• Client Management: Manage client communications and cultivate client relationships in partnership with senior bankers, identifying data trends and articulating their impact.
• Team Development: Oversee and mentor Analysts and Associates on active transactions, balancing delegation with collaboration to maximize their professional development.
• Business Development: Actively participate in new business development efforts, client presentations, junior banker training programs, and firm-wide initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required; Must have current authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship for employment visas or STEM OPT provided); 8+ years of industry-relevant experience in investment banking or a related field.
• Skills: Proven ability to manage complex financial analyses and valuation methodologies; Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications: Must obtain FINRA licensing (SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63) within 90 days of hire.
• Bonus: Advanced degree or certifications preferred; Willingness to travel as needed.