MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT BANKING

Company: Houlihan Capital
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

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Managing Director, Investment Banking

Houlihan Capital is seeking a candidate to fulfill the role of Managing Director, Investment Banking. This individual will work in all aspects of the firm's investment banking engagements with a strong emphasis on sell-side M&A.

The Managing Director will be a senior investment banking services professional with extensive sales, technical oversight, and staff development responsibilities. The Managing Director will be a key driver to grow the practice and extend the Houlihan Capital name, participating in new business development, engagement management, and direct client service. Successful individuals are strategic, growth-minded, and able to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Job Summary & Responsibilities:

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• Work closely with the business development and marketing 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 segments that Houlihan Capital serves.
  
• Establish and execute the strategy and direction of the practice.
  
• Solicit and qualify viable investors for the firm's investment banking clients
  
• Communicate directly with client senior level management, board members, shareholders, and trustees as needed throughout an engagement.
  
  
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  • Participate in engagement review and quality control.
    
    
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    • Exercise professional judgment and decision-making by providing solutions and recommendations to clients and staff.
      
    • 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 performance reviews with supervisory staff
      
    • 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
      
    • Engage in various other practice development activities (including professional association leadership, conference presentations, and technical publication).
      
      Qualifications:
      
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      • Master's degree in finance, economics or other business-related study preferred
        
      • Prior investment banking experience required; 10 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
        
        
        Houlihan Capital is an employee-owned leading, solutions-driven valuation, financial advisory and investment banking firm committed to delivering superior client value and thought leadership in an ever-changing landscape. Headquartered in Chicago's Loop, Houlihan Capital is SOC-compliant, a FINRA member and committed to the highest levels of professional ethics and standards.
        
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