Novistra Capital is a boutique M&A and PE advisory specializing in cross-border transactions for mid-market businesses with sector expertise in Technology & Services, Education, Healthcare, Financial Institutions, Media & Events, and Hospitality. 

We bring senior-level attention to every mandate, a global network spanning North America, Europe, GCC, and Asia, and a process discipline that delivers outcomes, not promises. As we scale our global M&A advisory platform, we are strengthening our deal execution capability in the US market and seeking a Vice President to lead that charge.

The Vice President will be a key member of Novistra’s US deal team driving transaction execution, originating and developing client relationships, and playing a senior role in building the firm’s presence across target sectors in the American market. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role suited to a seasoned IB professional who thrives in a lean, high-conviction environment. 

You will work directly with Managing Directors and firm leadership across cross-border mandates, acting as the day-to-day anchor for live deals while contributing meaningfully to business development and sector coverage strategy.

Transaction Execution 

• Lead end-to-end execution of M&A and capital raise mandates 
• Prepare and own all key deal materials: Confidential Information Memoranda (CIMs), Confidential Teasers, Management Presentations, and Board Decks
• Maintain and interrogate complex financial models including DCF, LBO screening, trading comps, precedent transaction analyses, and accretion/dilution 
• Manage transaction timelines, work streams, and deliverables across multi -party  processes
• Coordinate due diligence, data room management, and cross -functional work streams  with legal, tax, and financial advisors 
• Drive buyer/investor outreach and manage the full process through LOI, negotiation,  and close 

Client Management 

• Serve as the primary day-to-day client interface across live mandates 
• Manage client calls, update meetings, and ongoing communications with founders, CFOs, and boards 
• Build trusted, long-term advisory relationships within Novistra’s target sectors 
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on transaction positioning, valuation, and process design 

Business Development & Sector Coverage 

• Support MDs in origination and new mandate development across Novistra’s sector verticals 
• Conduct in-depth industry research, competitive analyses, market mapping, and M&A landscape studies 
• Monitor sector-specific deal activity, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic trends 
• Develop and maintain proprietary buyer/investor universes and sector databases
• Contribute to pitch development, capability decks, and sector-specific outreach materials 

Firm & Platform Development 

• Maintain and enhance internal infrastructure: transaction tracking, sector CRM, revenue dashboards 
• Mentor junior team members (Associates and Analysts) and review their analytical work
• Support the development of Novistra’s US market brand through client events, industry networks, and thought leadership 
• Participate in firm wide initiatives relating to process improvement, tooling, and team capability 

Required 

• 6–10 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 6+ years in investment  banking, M&A advisory, or corporate finance at a recognized firm
• Proven track record of executing M&A transactions from mandate to close, including  hands-on experience with deal materials, financial models, and buy/sell -side processes 
• Deep proficiency in financial modeling: DCF, LBO, merger models, trading and  transaction comps 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft compelling client-facing narratives and present with confidence 
• Strong project management instincts; able to run multiple work streams simultaneously  with minimal oversight 
• Experience working in or with cross-border deal environments (North America and/or international preferred) 
• Comfortable operating in a lean, entrepreneurial advisory environment 
• Must be based in the United States with the ability to work remotely 
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States and not require visa sponsorship or  work authorization assistance 

Preferred 

• Sector familiarity in one or more of Novistra’s core verticals: Technology & Services,  Education or Financial Institutions 
• Established relationships with strategic acquirers, private equity firms, family offices, or  institutional investors in the US market 
• MBA from a top-tier institution, or professional qualification (CFA, CPA, CA)
• Prior experience in a boutique or independent advisory firm will be an advantage
• Cross-cultural fluency and ability to navigate transactions with counterparties across  geographies 

Skills and Competencies 

• Financial Modelling & Valuation
• Client Relationship Management
• Deal Structuring & Negotiation
• Business Development & Origination
• Sector & Market Research
• Project & Process Management
• Executive Communication & Storytelling
• Cross-Border Transaction Acumen
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking 

• Direct access to senior leadership and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Exposure to cross-border mandates across multiple sectors and geographies
• A lean, high-conviction team where your work directly shapes outcomes
• Competitive compensation structure including performance-linked incentives
• Remote-first working model with flexibility and global deal exposure
• A platform that is growing with genuine scope to evolve into a senior leadership role