D.A. Davidson & Co., a leading investment banking firm, is accepting applicants for a full-time Vice President position in our Equity Capital Markets group based in New York City. The Vice President is expected to project manage strategic assignments assisting clients with public offerings, private placements and other advisory services. The Vice President is expected to translate Director and Managing Director wishes into achievable tasks, assign projects to Associates and Analysts and see these projects through to completion. The Vice President is expected to be a coach to junior bankers and build relationships with clients.
Qualifications:
- Strong transaction history – Capital Markets experience preferred
- Ability to lead transaction execution teams.
- High degree of comfort interacting with senior executives.
- Strong financial modeling ability and Microsoft Office expertise.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Superior work ethic and teamwork skills.
- Good judgment and ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential information.
- Ability to perform in both team and self-directed settings.
- MBA with at least 3 years of capital markets experience or undergraduate degree with a minimum of 6 years capital markets experience.
- Possession of Series 79 (Series 7 may be applicable) and 63 licenses preferred but not required. New hires without these licenses will be required upon hiring.
In this role you will:
- Lead the day-to-day execution of transactions (Public Offerings / Private Placements), including preparing and reviewing company marketing documents and reviewing financial models, managing marketing and coordinating due diligence, analyzing financing alternatives and negotiating documentation.
- Establish client trust by identifying needs, project leadership, transaction structuring, company positioning, due diligence, negotiating, etc.
- Assist senior bankers in the business development efforts.
- Contribute to revenue targets for deal teams through relationship development and identifying deal opportunities for the firm.
- Manage, train and develop Associates and Analysts on the team.
- Ensure quality collaboration and production of work flow and product from Associates and Analysts.
Skills Required
- Strong transaction history in Capital Markets; M&A experience considered
- Ability to lead transaction execution teams
- Minimum 3 years capital markets experience (MBA) or 6 years (undergraduate)
- Possession of Series 79 and 63 licenses preferred
- Strong financial modeling ability and Microsoft Office expertise
D.A. Davidson Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a core part of total rewards, complementing cash compensation. Ownership is framed as adding long‑term value alongside other benefits.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) options and company contributions via profit‑sharing are highlighted as part of the package. Early eligibility and combined ESOP/401(k) design can materially boost long‑term retirement savings when the firm performs well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave are explicitly offered. Broader paid time off and holidays are emphasized in role materials.
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What We Do
At D.A. Davidson Companies, we identify and evaluate market trends, investment ideas and business opportunities, and turn them into actionable insights and strategies. Founded in 1935 as a small brokerage firm, D.A. Davidson has grown into a diversified financial services company comprised of seven distinct business units across the U.S. Through the years, our most important service has remained consistent: a personalized approach that reflects the individuality of each of our clients. As part of an employee-owned company, each of our associates has a unique perspective of success. We believe in doing what is right for our clients and are empowered to deliver high-impact solutions. We are with our clients every step of the way—leveraging our nationally-recognized research, capital markets and investment banking expertise, and a robust network of financial advisors. Clients not only benefit from our expansive platform of solutions and services, but also from strong values rooted in tradition and a deep sense of responsibility to our communities.
