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Vice President - Aerospace, Defense & Government Services

Harris Williams
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Sept 2025

About the role

Position Overview

At Harris Williams, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a VP within Harris Williams organization, you will be based in Richmond, VA.

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

  • Leads merger and acquisition advisory activities.
  • Integral leader in all of the firm's merger and acquisition advisory activities. Responsible for the integrity of the valuation analyses and merger and acquisition models developed in concert with Financial Analysts and Associates.
  • Actively contributes during every phase of the deal process and are encouraged to handle a high level of responsibility on transaction teams.
  • Oversees the development of both initial pitch material and descriptive memoranda and are expected to actively lead drafting sessions and due diligence meetings, as well as conversations with clients and counter parties.
  • Encouraged to begin to participate in new business development.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Leadership, Legal Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Positioning, Market Research, Selling., Team Management

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

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Company

Harris Williams

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