Managing Director
Madison-Davis, LLC, New York, NY, United States
Managing Director – Corporate & Investment Banking Search
Location: New York City (Hybrid)
Madison-Davis is building out a front-office Corporate & Investment Banking search practice, and we’re looking for a proven leader to take ownership of it.
This is a Partner-level opportunity designed for someone who understands the front-office market, knows how to generate revenue, and wants to build something with real backing behind it.
We’re not looking for someone to step into an existing seat. This is a true build.
The Opportunity
You will lead and scale a dedicated Corporate & Investment Banking search practice focused on front-office investment, credit, and capital markets talent across both buy-side and sell-side institutions.
The platform is already in place:
50+ year brand in financial services recruiting
Deep, existing client relationships across banking and investment platforms
Strong delivery infrastructure to support execution
What’s missing is the right leader to own and build this vertical.
What You’ll Be Doing
Build and grow a front-office Corporate & Investment Banking search practice from the ground up
Drive new business across investment banks, private equity, private credit, and direct lending platforms
Partner with leadership to define go-to-market strategy and long-term growth plan
Execute on high-level search work across roles tied to deal origination, underwriting, and transaction execution
Establish yourself as a market-facing leader within the front-office IB recruiting space
Hire, mentor, and scale a team as the practice grows
What We’re Looking For
Proven track record in Corporate & Investment Banking recruiting or front-office financial services search
Strong relationships across banks, funds, or investment platforms
Demonstrated ability to generate revenue and build client relationships
Experience operating at a senior level (Director, Managing Director, or equivalent)
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a business
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a business
The Structure
This is a Partner-track role with:
profit share
A highly competitive base salary
Aggressive commission structure tied to personal and team production
Full financial support during the transition to ensure stability while you build
You’ll have the autonomy to run your business while leveraging the infrastructure, brand, and relationships of an established firm.
Why This Role
Most opportunities in the market are incremental. This one is not.
This is for someone who wants:
Ownership instead of just a seat
The ability to build a practice their way
Long-term upside tied directly to what they create
About Madison-Davis
Madison-Davis is a leading executive search and staffing firm specializing in financial services and technology. With over 50 years in the market, we’ve built a reputation for deep industry expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a highly specialized recruiting model.
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Location: New York City (Hybrid)
Madison-Davis is building out a front-office Corporate & Investment Banking search practice, and we’re looking for a proven leader to take ownership of it.
This is a Partner-level opportunity designed for someone who understands the front-office market, knows how to generate revenue, and wants to build something with real backing behind it.
We’re not looking for someone to step into an existing seat. This is a true build.
The Opportunity
You will lead and scale a dedicated Corporate & Investment Banking search practice focused on front-office investment, credit, and capital markets talent across both buy-side and sell-side institutions.
The platform is already in place:
50+ year brand in financial services recruiting
Deep, existing client relationships across banking and investment platforms
Strong delivery infrastructure to support execution
What’s missing is the right leader to own and build this vertical.
What You’ll Be Doing
Build and grow a front-office Corporate & Investment Banking search practice from the ground up
Drive new business across investment banks, private equity, private credit, and direct lending platforms
Partner with leadership to define go-to-market strategy and long-term growth plan
Execute on high-level search work across roles tied to deal origination, underwriting, and transaction execution
Establish yourself as a market-facing leader within the front-office IB recruiting space
Hire, mentor, and scale a team as the practice grows
What We’re Looking For
Proven track record in Corporate & Investment Banking recruiting or front-office financial services search
Strong relationships across banks, funds, or investment platforms
Demonstrated ability to generate revenue and build client relationships
Experience operating at a senior level (Director, Managing Director, or equivalent)
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a business
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a business
The Structure
This is a Partner-track role with:
profit share
A highly competitive base salary
Aggressive commission structure tied to personal and team production
Full financial support during the transition to ensure stability while you build
You’ll have the autonomy to run your business while leveraging the infrastructure, brand, and relationships of an established firm.
Why This Role
Most opportunities in the market are incremental. This one is not.
This is for someone who wants:
Ownership instead of just a seat
The ability to build a practice their way
Long-term upside tied directly to what they create
About Madison-Davis
Madison-Davis is a leading executive search and staffing firm specializing in financial services and technology. With over 50 years in the market, we’ve built a reputation for deep industry expertise, long-standing client relationships, and a highly specialized recruiting model.
J-18808-Ljbffr