Managing Director, Investment Banking - Semiconductors & Hardware
Wedbush Securities, New York, New York, us, 10261
Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms andinvestment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financialsolutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures andAdvanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in LosAngeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless,customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.
Semiconductors and hardware systems are no longer backgroundtechnology. They are the strategic battleground for AI supremacy,national security, automotive transformation, and industrialautomation. Global chip demand is accelerating across every majoreconomy, reshaping supply chains and driving unprecedentedconsolidation. Advanced packaging, edge computing, and specializedsilicon are commanding premium valuations and attracting massivecapital deployment.
Wedbush Securities is establishing a premier semiconductor andhardware investment banking practice at precisely the moment whenthe sector has become mission-critical to the global economy. Weare seeking an accomplished Managing Director with an active dealpipeline to lead this franchise and capitalize on one of the mostdynamic M&A environments in technology.
This role is open to candidates throughout the United States andwill be based in our New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, orChicago offices, depending on candidate location and preference.
The ideal candidate brings extensive investment bankingexperience with demonstrated success in semiconductor, hardware,or deep technology sectors. You possess an active pipeline ofmandates or highly qualified opportunities positioned to close inthe near term. Your track record includes leading complextransactions from origination through execution, with particularexpertise in navigating the technical and commercial dynamicsunique to hardware and semiconductor businesses.
You have cultivated deep relationships across the semiconductorecosystem, including growth-stage founders buildingnext-generation chip architectures, strategic acquirers seekingtechnological capabilities, and institutional investors deployingcapital into hardware infrastructure. These relationshipsrepresent not just your professional network but your competitiveadvantage and deal generation engine.
You demonstrate the intellectual sophistication to evaluateintricate technology platforms and business models, the financialacumen to structure complex transactions, and the executive presenceto command credibility with sophisticated clients andcounterparties. Most importantly, you possess the entrepreneurialmindset to build and scale a specialized practice with significantP&L ownership.
This opportunity is designed for a professional ready to monetizetheir relationships, leverage institutional resources, and capturesubstantial upside in one of technology's most strategicallyimportant sectors.
The Value Proposition Immediate Revenue Generation
This is not a build-from-scratch role. We are seeking a seniorbanker with live mandates or near-term opportunities ready to close.Bring your pipeline, leverage our platform, and begin generatingrevenue from day one. Our infrastructure is designed to accelerateexecution, not slow it down.
Exceptional Economic Alignment
Highly competitive managing director base salary complemented byaggressive revenue-based participation with no caps on originationsuccess. Our compensation philosophy is straightforward: exceptionalperformance deserves exceptional economics. You will retainmeaningful upside on every transaction you source and close.
Vertical Leadership and P&L Ownership
This is your practice to architect and scale. You will own thesemiconductor and hardware vertical with complete autonomy overclient strategy, team composition, and business developmentapproach. You define the vision; we provide the institutionalfirepower to execute it.
Access the full capabilities of a nationally recognized investmentbank, equity capital markets, institutional research coverage,trading relationships, regulatory infrastructure, and balance sheetcapacity; all while operating with the speed and decisiveness thatdefines successful dealmakers. No bureaucratic delays. No committee paralysis.
Sector Momentum and Strategic Timing
Enter the market as semiconductor M&A activity reaches historiclevels driven by AI infrastructure buildout, defense modernization,automotive electrification, and industrial IoT expansion. Yourpositioning at this inflection point creates both immediateopportunities and long-term franchise value.
What You Will Do
Originate and execute high-value M&A transactions, private placements, and strategic advisory mandates across semiconductors, chip design, computing hardware, sensors, and infrastructure systems
Lead strategic advisor to boards of directors, founders, and C-suite executives of growth-stage and established semiconductor and hardware companies navigating capital decisions and exit strategies
Manage comprehensive deal execution from initial engagement through structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and successful closing
Cultivate and expand relationships with institutional investors, private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, strategic acquirers, and corporate development teams focused on semiconductor and hardware investments
Build and lead a high-performing investment banking team with authority to recruit, develop, and mentor junior professionals
Establish Wedbush as a recognized thought leader in semiconductor and hardware banking through conference participation, media engagement, and market commentary
Collaborate with capital markets, equity research, institutional sales, and trading teams to deliver integrated solutions and maximize client outcomes
Drive business development initiatives and maintain active market intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and competitive positioning
Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned
Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution; advanced degrees strongly preferred
Minimum 10 years of investment banking experience with demonstrated focus on semiconductors, hardware, or deep technology sectors
Active deal pipeline with current mandates or near-term opportunities in advanced stages
Proven track record of originating and closing M&A and capital markets transactions ranging from $50M to $500M+
Established relationships with growth-stage technology founders, strategic corporate acquirers, and technology-focused institutional investors
Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and complex transaction structuring
FINRA Series 79 and 63 required; Series 24 strongly preferred
Commercial mindset with proven ability to build and scale a business rather than simply execute within existing structures
What We Offer What Wedbush Offers You
As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
10 Paid Holidays
Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
FINRA License Sponsorship
Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillsets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics.
This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.
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Semiconductors and hardware systems are no longer backgroundtechnology. They are the strategic battleground for AI supremacy,national security, automotive transformation, and industrialautomation. Global chip demand is accelerating across every majoreconomy, reshaping supply chains and driving unprecedentedconsolidation. Advanced packaging, edge computing, and specializedsilicon are commanding premium valuations and attracting massivecapital deployment.
Wedbush Securities is establishing a premier semiconductor andhardware investment banking practice at precisely the moment whenthe sector has become mission-critical to the global economy. Weare seeking an accomplished Managing Director with an active dealpipeline to lead this franchise and capitalize on one of the mostdynamic M&A environments in technology.
This role is open to candidates throughout the United States andwill be based in our New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, orChicago offices, depending on candidate location and preference.
The ideal candidate brings extensive investment bankingexperience with demonstrated success in semiconductor, hardware,or deep technology sectors. You possess an active pipeline ofmandates or highly qualified opportunities positioned to close inthe near term. Your track record includes leading complextransactions from origination through execution, with particularexpertise in navigating the technical and commercial dynamicsunique to hardware and semiconductor businesses.
You have cultivated deep relationships across the semiconductorecosystem, including growth-stage founders buildingnext-generation chip architectures, strategic acquirers seekingtechnological capabilities, and institutional investors deployingcapital into hardware infrastructure. These relationshipsrepresent not just your professional network but your competitiveadvantage and deal generation engine.
You demonstrate the intellectual sophistication to evaluateintricate technology platforms and business models, the financialacumen to structure complex transactions, and the executive presenceto command credibility with sophisticated clients andcounterparties. Most importantly, you possess the entrepreneurialmindset to build and scale a specialized practice with significantP&L ownership.
This opportunity is designed for a professional ready to monetizetheir relationships, leverage institutional resources, and capturesubstantial upside in one of technology's most strategicallyimportant sectors.
The Value Proposition Immediate Revenue Generation
This is not a build-from-scratch role. We are seeking a seniorbanker with live mandates or near-term opportunities ready to close.Bring your pipeline, leverage our platform, and begin generatingrevenue from day one. Our infrastructure is designed to accelerateexecution, not slow it down.
Exceptional Economic Alignment
Highly competitive managing director base salary complemented byaggressive revenue-based participation with no caps on originationsuccess. Our compensation philosophy is straightforward: exceptionalperformance deserves exceptional economics. You will retainmeaningful upside on every transaction you source and close.
Vertical Leadership and P&L Ownership
This is your practice to architect and scale. You will own thesemiconductor and hardware vertical with complete autonomy overclient strategy, team composition, and business developmentapproach. You define the vision; we provide the institutionalfirepower to execute it.
Access the full capabilities of a nationally recognized investmentbank, equity capital markets, institutional research coverage,trading relationships, regulatory infrastructure, and balance sheetcapacity; all while operating with the speed and decisiveness thatdefines successful dealmakers. No bureaucratic delays. No committee paralysis.
Sector Momentum and Strategic Timing
Enter the market as semiconductor M&A activity reaches historiclevels driven by AI infrastructure buildout, defense modernization,automotive electrification, and industrial IoT expansion. Yourpositioning at this inflection point creates both immediateopportunities and long-term franchise value.
What You Will Do
Originate and execute high-value M&A transactions, private placements, and strategic advisory mandates across semiconductors, chip design, computing hardware, sensors, and infrastructure systems
Lead strategic advisor to boards of directors, founders, and C-suite executives of growth-stage and established semiconductor and hardware companies navigating capital decisions and exit strategies
Manage comprehensive deal execution from initial engagement through structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and successful closing
Cultivate and expand relationships with institutional investors, private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, strategic acquirers, and corporate development teams focused on semiconductor and hardware investments
Build and lead a high-performing investment banking team with authority to recruit, develop, and mentor junior professionals
Establish Wedbush as a recognized thought leader in semiconductor and hardware banking through conference participation, media engagement, and market commentary
Collaborate with capital markets, equity research, institutional sales, and trading teams to deliver integrated solutions and maximize client outcomes
Drive business development initiatives and maintain active market intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and competitive positioning
Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned
Experience and Skills
Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution; advanced degrees strongly preferred
Minimum 10 years of investment banking experience with demonstrated focus on semiconductors, hardware, or deep technology sectors
Active deal pipeline with current mandates or near-term opportunities in advanced stages
Proven track record of originating and closing M&A and capital markets transactions ranging from $50M to $500M+
Established relationships with growth-stage technology founders, strategic corporate acquirers, and technology-focused institutional investors
Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and complex transaction structuring
FINRA Series 79 and 63 required; Series 24 strongly preferred
Commercial mindset with proven ability to build and scale a business rather than simply execute within existing structures
What We Offer What Wedbush Offers You
As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
3 weeks of Paid Time Off
2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
10 Paid Holidays
Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
FINRA License Sponsorship
Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillsets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics.
This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.
When you apply for a position with Wedbush, we collect certain information about you.Click here to learn what information we collect and what we do with it.
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