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Dresner Partners · 2 weeks ago

Managing Director Investment Banking

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Dresner Partners is seeking an experienced Managing Director to enhance their middle-market presence across several states. The role involves leading M&A advisory and capital raising transactions, while also focusing on business development and client relationship management.

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Responsibilities

Lead deal teams on a variety of transactions from initial client pitch to transaction closing

Manage day-to-day aspects of client relationships, transactions, and investment banking teams and serve as primary client contact on engagements

Provide leadership, professional development and mentoring for junior staff

Actively pursue business development opportunities and originate new client engagements for the firm within selected industry sector

Develop prospect and referral networks and support firm efforts in developing and executing business development and marketing strategies

Maintain deep knowledge and expertise in an industry sector

Participate in key industry conferences, speaking opportunities, and marketing efforts to generate exposure and promote the firm

Qualification

M&A transactionsFINRA Series 7Business developmentInvestment banking experienceClient relationship managementCapital advisory servicesEntrepreneurial mindsetIndustry expertiseLeadership

Required

Fifteen-plus years of experience at boutique or regional investment bank

Proven track record of new business development and originating and closing investment banking engagements

Established relationships and contacts with private equity firms, middle market businesses, and referral sources

Deep knowledge, expertise, and transaction history within a specific industry

Demonstrated experience with managing day-to-day aspects of client relationships, transactions, and investment banking teams

Understanding of capital advisory services and the M&A process, complex transactions, creating buyer/seller strategies, deal structuring and negotiation

An appetite to work in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to think creatively playing a key role in engineering the firm's long-term success

Bachelor's degree required

FINRA Series 7 or 79 is required

Applicants will only be considered if they are currently registered with FINRA