Confidential · 1 week ago
Managing Director
Confidential is a fast-growing, middle-market investment bank seeking a Managing Director to lead origination and sector development. The role involves driving business development, overseeing M&A transactions, and shaping firm strategy while working within a collaborative culture.
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Responsibilities
Lead origination efforts within a defined sector (Healthcare Services or Industrials preferred)
Drive business development with founders, PE firms, lenders, attorneys and other COIs
Position the firm as a go-to advisor through thought leadership, conferences, and relationship networks
Oversee end-to-end execution of M&A and capital-raising transactions with support from an experienced internal team
Serve as the senior advisor to founder-led and family-owned companies during critical strategic events
Help shape firm strategy, sector positioning, and culture as the platform continues to grow
Qualification
Required
10+ years of investment banking experience, with a strong track record in the lower middle market (typical EV <$500M)
Demonstrated origination success, winning mandates and closing transactions over multiple years
Experience working with founder-owned, family-owned and PE-backed businesses
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and own a sector franchise
Strong cultural orientation toward collaboration over silos
Preferred
Sector expertise in Healthcare Services and/or Industrials
Michigan-based or willing to maintain regular in-person presence
Candidates in major Tier 2 hub markets (e.g., Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, etc.) will be considered with consistent travel to Michigan