Director - Investment Banking
Compensation:$190k-$230k (based on experience) + Commission
Full Benefits, 401k etc. Our client is seeking to hire a Director in Investment Banking. This individual will work in a fast-paced office environment and be involved in all aspects of the firm’s investment banking engagements with a strong emphasis on sell-side M&A. The Director will be a senior investment banking services professional with extensive sales, technical oversight, and staff development responsibilities. The Director will be a key driver to grow the practice and extend the Houlihan Capital name in this specialty, participating in new business development, project management, and direct client service. Successful individuals are strategic, growth-minded, and able to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Job Summary & Responsibilities
- Work closely with the business development team to identify, develop and close external leads for mergers and acquisitions and corporate financial service offerings.
- Develop prospect and referral networks and support firm efforts in developing and executing business development and marketing strategies.
- Demonstrate significant and deep knowledge of the industries and markets that our client serves.
- Assist in establishing and executing the strategy and direction of the practice.
- Communicate directly with client senior level management, board members, shareholders, and trustees as needed throughout an engagement.
- Participate in engagement review and quality control.
- Exercise professional judgment and decision-making by providing solutions and recommendations to clients and staff.
- Develop a network of referral sources to proactively call on potential new clients.
- Management of day-to-day operations including oversight of supervisory and junior staff, reviewing presentation materials, financial modeling/analyses, and structuring of deals
- Providing thought leadership to streamline processes and improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Conduct regular check-ins and tri-annual performance reviews with supervisory staff
- Participate in selling/pitching services to clients and prospects, leveraging understanding of market dynamics and macro trends
- Utilize expertise of products, industries, and finance/accounting topics to identify probable deal issues, providing thoughts and perspective on resolution
- Ensure IB activities are compliant with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Solicit and qualify viable investors for the firm’s investment banking clients
- Engage in various other practice development activities (including professional association leadership, conference presentations, and technical publication).
- Degree in finance, economics or other business-related study preferred
- Prior investment banking experience required; 7 years’ experience, with a verifiable track record of increasing responsibilities
- Series 79, Series 63, and Series 24 required
- Elevated analytical and critical thinking skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage ambiguity
- Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
- Working knowledge of Bloomberg or S&P Capital IQ a plus
- Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor
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