M&A - Vice President (f/m/x)
Join the largest and leading industrial M&A boutique with global reach
MP Corporate Finance is one of Europe’s most active M&A advisors in the industrial field. With strong cross‑border deal flow, sector‑focused teams and an entrepreneurial culture, we offer Vice Presidents the opportunity to lead international transactions end‑to‑end, take real ownership from day one, and grow into Director and Partner roles in a dynamic, non‑hierarchical environment.
We are expanding our Vienna office and are looking for an ambitious M&A Vice President who wants to shape client relationships, drive origination efforts, and actively contribute to the strategic evolution of our firm.
Your Impact
Deal Leadership
- Lead and manage full execution of complex sell‑side and buy‑side mandates across Europe
- Typical deal size: €50–250m EV, focussed on the full bandwidth of Industrials
- Drive process design, strategic positioning, valuations, due diligence and negotiations
- Coordinate international teams and external advisors to deliver flawless, timely processes
Client Ownership & Origination
- Act as a primary contact for CEOs, founders, private equity funds, and corporate development teams
- Support origination by identifying opportunities, developing pitch strategies and preparing industry insights
- Build long-term client relationships across Europe and globally
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor Associates and Analysts, ensure high-quality output and support their continuous development
- Contribute to knowledge building, internal standards, and the professionalisation of the practice
- Play a key role in shaping the growth path of MP
Recent Transaction Examples
- Rosenbauer [WBAG:ROS] capital increase plus OTC sale of a share package of BVG to new majority investor Robau (EV € 730m); Advised management board and founding family in a landmark transaction in the global firefighting industry.
- Kitron Group acquired DeltaNordic: Advised Norway’s largest electronics group to acquire a defence electronics specialist (EV €114m).
- MTC divested Aluflexpack to Constantia Flexibles: Executed a complex delisting of publicly-listed Aluflexpack realising a highly attractive exit multiple for MTC.
- Xtrac (backed by MiddleGround Capital) acquired Zoerkler: Advised the owner of Zoerkler on joining forces with Xtrac, creating a high‑performance drivetrain group.
- ACH Solution sold to BC Partners–backed IGS GeboJagema: Advised on a landmark mold‑making transaction uniting two technology leaders
These deals reflect the typical strategic relevance, international scope and complexity VPs lead at MP.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of M&A advisory experience at a leading boutique, investment bank, or Big 4 Corporate Finance team
- Demonstrated leadership of core workstreams or full deals, ideally cross‑border
- Strong valuation, negotiation and project management capabilities
- Commercial judgement and appetite for origination/client engagement
- Confident communication with senior stakeholders (C‑level, founders, investors)
- Fluent English required, German beneficial
What Sets MP Apart
A non-hierarchical boutique with global reach
You will work directly with Partners on strategic decisions and transaction strategy — without the rigid layers typical of BB/EB structures.
Real ownership & rapid progression
VPs at MP quickly grow into Director and Partner roles based on performance and experience, not tenure or politics.
Entrepreneurial influence
Your voice matters: VPs are actively involved in developing sectors, shaping processes, recruitment, and refining our origination strategy.
International exposure as the norm
The majority of our mandates involve cross-border components and multi-jurisdictional processes.
What We Offer
- €105,000 gross annual salary plus uncapped bonus (on average €55,000 – 80,000)
- High deal flow with visible responsibility and direct client ownership
- Long-term career path with Partner-track potential
- MP Academy with an annual training budget of €8,000
- Specialised sector insights and opportunity to build your own sector speciality and client network
- Strong team culture with supportive and collaborative environment
- MP Fitness Program, company doctor, weekly team lunch, JobRad bicycles, regular team events
A Message from Our Founding Partners
“We expect VPs at MP to think and act like future Partners. You will lead meaningful transactions, build long-term client relationships, and help shape the future growth of our firm. If you are entrepreneurial and want to have real impact, MP is the right place for you.”
Ready to accelerate your M&A career?
If you want to take on real responsibility, lead impactful international transactions and grow in an entrepreneurial environment, we would love to meet you.
Life at MP
Every business is a people business: It takes real connection to get a deal done. It’s a chemistry, where expertise and a goal-getter’s mentality come together in a personal approach. Visit life at MP to learn more about working with us.
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