November 2025
Remote
Areta is seeking a Vice President to join our growing investment banking team focused on digital assets. In this role, you will lead execution across M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory mandates while serving as a primary point of contact for founders, investors, and senior executives.
As a Vice President, you will manage full workstreams, oversee Associates and Analysts, and drive high-quality client deliverables. You’ll work closely with the firm’s leadership on live mandates, business development, and market positioning in a fast-moving environment at the intersection of finance and technology.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage full execution of M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory processes, including diligence, valuation, investor engagement, and process design.
Act as day-to-day client lead, coordinating materials, data requests, negotiations, and transaction workstreams.
Review and refine deliverables prepared by Associates and Analysts, ensuring accuracy across financial models, industry research, and client presentations.
Prepare and present pitch materials, CIMs, management presentations, and other transaction documents for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop perspectives on market structure, competitive dynamics, and valuation trends across digital assets, infrastructure, payments, and Web3 ecosystems.
Support origination through idea generation, market mapping, and preparation for client pitches alongside senior leadership.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
6-10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development (crypto or fintech experience preferred).
Proven track record executing M&A or capital raising transactions with ownership of complex workstreams.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing junior team members.
Excellent communication, client management, and project leadership abilities.
Ability to operate independently in a lean, high-performing environment and navigate evolving crypto and fintech markets.
What we offer:
Lead role on live transactions and direct responsibility for client management.
Close collaboration with senior leadership composed of alumni from Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and J.P. Morgan.
High visibility within a globally active digital-asset advisory platform.
Exposure to the most innovative companies and investors shaping the crypto ecosystem.
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and clear progression toward Director and Managing Director roles.
