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KippsDeSanto - Vice President, M&A

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KippsDeSanto - Vice President, M&A

full-timePosted: Jan 14, 2026

Job Description

Overview

KippsDeSanto & Co. is focused on providing comprehensive strategic advisory services – primarily M&A and private financing - to leading aerospace, defense, government services, and enterprise technology companies.Our Vice Presidents perform critical functions as leaders and active contributors throughout the entire transaction process, from helping to prepare clients for market, engaging with potential buyers, facilitating due diligence, to ultimately negotiating and closing the deal. The position offers substantial opportunities for professional development and upward mobility, while taking on a substantial amount of responsibility for transaction execution, client management, and new business development. General Responsibilities 
  • Preparing and analyzing detailed corporate and financial information

  • Conducting industry and company-specific due diligence

  • Managing the preparation of financial models

  • Preparing pitch books and client marketing presentations, memoranda, and deliverables

  • Understanding the underlying trends that affect the “ADG” sector

  • Developing and cultivating prospect, client, buyer, and professional advisor relationships

  • Mentorship of junior bankers

  • Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or military experience 

  • At least 6 years of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience with a focus on M&A

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters or MBA degree

  • Prior Investment Banking Associate and Vice President experience (with a track-record of being promoted internally)

  • FINRA Licenses - SIE, 79, 63 

  • Significant track record of M&A deal execution

  • Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative skills 

  • Strong written and oral presentation, verbal communication, and creative and strategic thinking skills

  • Ability to work both independently and lead teams in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage a variety of priorities and projects simultaneously

  • A passion for excellence and a desire to work hard, have fun, and win

  • At this time, KippsDeSanto & Co., as part of Capital One, will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.









    Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

    Locations

    • McLean, Virginia McLean, VirginiaMcLean

    Salary

    Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

    45,000 - 80,000 USD / yearly

    * This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

    Skills Required

    • Financial modeling and analysisintermediate
    • Due diligence executionintermediate
    • M&A transaction managementintermediate
    • Client relationship developmentintermediate
    • Pitch book and presentation preparationintermediate
    • Team mentorship and leadershipintermediate

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or military experience (experience)
    • At least 6 years of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience with focus on M&A (experience)
    • Masters or MBA degree (preferred) (experience)
    • Prior Investment Banking Associate and Vice President experience (preferred) (experience)
    • FINRA Licenses - SIE, 79, 63 (preferred) (experience)

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare and analyze detailed corporate and financial information
    • Conduct industry and company-specific due diligence
    • Manage preparation of financial models
    • Prepare pitch books, client marketing presentations, and deliverables
    • Develop relationships with prospects, clients, buyers, and advisors
    • Mentor junior bankers

    Benefits

    • general: Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

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    KippsDeSanto - Vice President, M&A

    Capital One

    KippsDeSanto - Vice President, M&A

    full-timePosted: Jan 14, 2026

    Job Description

    Overview

    KippsDeSanto & Co. is focused on providing comprehensive strategic advisory services – primarily M&A and private financing - to leading aerospace, defense, government services, and enterprise technology companies.Our Vice Presidents perform critical functions as leaders and active contributors throughout the entire transaction process, from helping to prepare clients for market, engaging with potential buyers, facilitating due diligence, to ultimately negotiating and closing the deal. The position offers substantial opportunities for professional development and upward mobility, while taking on a substantial amount of responsibility for transaction execution, client management, and new business development. General Responsibilities 
  • Preparing and analyzing detailed corporate and financial information

  • Conducting industry and company-specific due diligence

  • Managing the preparation of financial models

  • Preparing pitch books and client marketing presentations, memoranda, and deliverables

  • Understanding the underlying trends that affect the “ADG” sector

  • Developing and cultivating prospect, client, buyer, and professional advisor relationships

  • Mentorship of junior bankers

  • Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or military experience 

  • At least 6 years of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience with a focus on M&A

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters or MBA degree

  • Prior Investment Banking Associate and Vice President experience (with a track-record of being promoted internally)

  • FINRA Licenses - SIE, 79, 63 

  • Significant track record of M&A deal execution

  • Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative skills 

  • Strong written and oral presentation, verbal communication, and creative and strategic thinking skills

  • Ability to work both independently and lead teams in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage a variety of priorities and projects simultaneously

  • A passion for excellence and a desire to work hard, have fun, and win

  • At this time, KippsDeSanto & Co., as part of Capital One, will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.









    Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

    Locations

    • McLean, Virginia McLean, VirginiaMcLean

    Salary

    Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

    45,000 - 80,000 USD / yearly

    * This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

    Skills Required

    • Financial modeling and analysisintermediate
    • Due diligence executionintermediate
    • M&A transaction managementintermediate
    • Client relationship developmentintermediate
    • Pitch book and presentation preparationintermediate
    • Team mentorship and leadershipintermediate

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or military experience (experience)
    • At least 6 years of investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory experience with focus on M&A (experience)
    • Masters or MBA degree (preferred) (experience)
    • Prior Investment Banking Associate and Vice President experience (preferred) (experience)
    • FINRA Licenses - SIE, 79, 63 (preferred) (experience)

    Responsibilities

    • Prepare and analyze detailed corporate and financial information
    • Conduct industry and company-specific due diligence
    • Manage preparation of financial models
    • Prepare pitch books, client marketing presentations, and deliverables
    • Develop relationships with prospects, clients, buyers, and advisors
    • Mentor junior bankers

    Benefits

    • general: Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

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