Vice President - Gaming

Location: London

Team: REGAL (Retail, Gaming & Leisure) – Jefferies

Level: Vice President

About Jefferies

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking firm delivering full‑service advisory, capital markets, and execution capabilities to clients across EMEA and worldwide. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, a collaborative platform, and one of the most active gaming and leisure practices in the market, Jefferies offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile, cross‑border transactions with early responsibility and meaningful client exposure.

Role Overview

The REGAL Investment Banking team is seeking a Vice President with direct experience in the Gaming & Gambling sector. This individual will play a key leadership role across deal execution, origination, and client relationship development, supporting both UK and international mandates.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in sell‑side M&A, with familiarity across sub‑verticals including online gaming, sports betting, e‑sports, gaming technology, casinos, and broader regulated gambling.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Leadership

• Lead day‑to‑day execution of M&A and capital markets transactions across the gaming and gambling ecosystem.
• Oversee deal processes including due diligence, buyer/investor outreach, management of internal and external workstreams, and preparation of client materials.
• Review and refine complex financial models, valuations, and strategic analyses.
• Ensure high‑quality output from Analysts and Associates, providing guidance and oversight throughout the execution cycle.

Client Coverage & Origination

• Prepare and deliver pitches, sector updates, and strategic recommendations to gaming clients and prospects.
• Support senior bankers in developing new client relationships and identifying origination opportunities.
• Maintain deep insight into sector trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics within global gaming markets.

Sector Expertise

• Lead research and analysis involving gaming operators, technology providers, iGaming platforms, betting companies, and regulated land‑based assets.
• Provide market intelligence and thought leadership to internal teams and clients.
• Monitor deal flow, investor appetite, and emerging themes across Europe and the US.

Team Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships within Jefferies’ global platform.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of investment banking experience, preferably with a focus on Gaming & Gambling or adjacent sectors within Consumer, FIG, or TMT.
• Proven track record executing complex sell‑side M&A transactions.
• Strong sector knowledge of regulated gaming, online betting, iGaming platforms, or gaming technology.
• Exceptional technical capabilities across valuation, modelling, and strategic analysis.
• Strong presentation skills with confidence engaging directly with senior management teams and C‑suite executives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• High attention to detail, strong judgment, and a collaborative mindset.