About The Position
FMI is a leading M&A advisory and consulting firm dedicated to serving companies within the built environment. The firm is seeking an experienced Director / Managing Director to expand its financial sponsors coverage strategy. This senior role will focus on developing and managing relationships with private equity firms, driving revenue generation across FMI’s services, and connecting sponsors with FMI’s investment banking and consulting capabilities. The individual will play a leadership role in shaping FMI’s sponsor coverage approach, enhancing market presence, and originating high-impact engagements within the built environment sector.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 10–15+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related advisory roles
- Proven track record of originating and executing business with financial sponsors
- Deep network within the private equity community, particularly in FMI’s core sectors
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and ability to identify growth opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Help lead FMI’s financial sponsors coverage efforts, developing and executing a strategic plan to deepen relationships with private equity firms
- Originate and drive revenue opportunities across FMI’s full platform, including M&A advisory, due diligence, strategy, and operational consulting
- Serve as primary relationship manager for key sponsor accounts, building long-term, trusted partnerships
- Identify and develop opportunities with sponsor-backed portfolio companies across FMI’s sectors
- Collaborate with senior leaders across investment banking and consulting to position solutions to clients
- Provide market insight and thought leadership on private equity trends, sector dynamics, and investment themes
- Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting team growth and capability building
- Establish and refine internal processes for sponsor coverage, including coordination, tracking, and reporting
- Represent FMI at industry events, conferences, and sponsor meetings to enhance brand visibility
Benefits
- Paid employee medical insurance
- Life insurance
- LT disability
- Other benefit elections
- Strong 401(k) plan
- PTO
- Parental leave benefit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
