Investment Banking / Capital Markets - Managing Director
A leading independent investment banking platform is seeking a senior, accomplished Managing Director to help drive the continued growth of its advisory and capital markets franchise. This role is suited for a seasoned banker with strong client relationships, transaction leadership experience, and a demonstrated ability to originate, structure, and execute complex strategic and financing transactions.
The Managing Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, boards, and sponsors, while playing a key role in shaping firm strategy, mentoring teams, and expanding the firm's market presence.
About the Firm
The firm is a relationship‑driven investment bank providing strategic advisory, capital markets, and transaction execution services to corporate clients, financial sponsors, and institutional investors. The platform emphasizes senior‑level client access, rigorous execution, collaborative culture, and sector‑focused expertise, while maintaining an unconflicted advisory model and a reputation for integrity and long‑term partnerships.
Primary Responsibilities
- Originate and lead strategic advisory, M&A, and capital markets transactions across public and private markets
- Serve as the primary senior‑level relationship manager for clients, advising executives and boards on strategic, financial, and capital structure decisions
- Generate and sustain approximately $10MM+ in annual revenue production through client coverage, transaction origination, and execution leadership
- Drive new business development through existing relationships, referrals, and proactive idea generation
- Lead transaction strategy, structuring, valuation approach, and overall execution process from mandate through closing
- Provide senior oversight of diligence, negotiations, documentation, and coordination with legal, accounting, and other advisors
- Oversee and review financial models, valuation analyses, and marketing materials to ensure consistent institutional quality
- Lead pitch development and presentation delivery to clients, boards, sponsors, and investment committees
- Partner closely with internal teams across advisory, capital markets, research, and sales functions to optimize client outcomes
- Maintain and expand relationships with institutional investors, strategic acquirers, and financial sponsors
- Recruit, mentor, and develop senior and junior bankers, fostering a high‑performance and collaborative culture
- Contribute to firm leadership, strategic planning, revenue growth initiatives, and platform expansion
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, fiduciary, and ethical standards
Qualifications / Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in investment banking, with demonstrated Managing Director-level origination and execution leadership
- Proven track record of advising clients on complex strategic or financing transactions
- Strong understanding of M&A processes, capital markets dynamics, and transaction structuring
- Established network of senior corporate, sponsor, and investor relationships
- Ability to lead complex discussions at the executive and board level
- Demonstrated success building and managing teams and contributing to firm‑wide growth
- Exceptional communication, judgment, and presentation skills
- High ethical standards, attention to detail, and commitment to client service
- Required FINRA registrations held or eligible