Managing Director - Investment Banking

Stout Groep • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stout seeks a Director / Managing Director for its Investment Banking group to provide value-added consulting services to clients by expanding existing relationships, cultivating new relationships, and providing excellent product delivery. Directors and Managing Directors in the Investment Banking group at Stout perform engagements involving middle-market mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and special situations. Our industries include: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Business Services, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Metals & Mining, Plastics & Packaging, Real Estate, and Technology, Media, & Telecommunications.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in middle market merger and acquisition investment banking activities.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Industry specialty in an area that makes sense for Stout’s client base and past experience or an identifiable network of referral sources that have consistently generated relevant middle market deals (i.e., a successful generalist).
• Demonstrated ability to engage and close at least $1.5 million in annual client fee revenues for the last several years.
• Strong deal execution experience and proven ability to manage investment banking teams in engagements.
• Experience at a regional full-service investment bank or boutique M&A advisory firm.
• Entrepreneurial background and proven ability to work in a small group with limited resources.
• Extensive business development and client management experience.
• Fit Stout’s core values of being relationship focused, entrepreneurial, committed, accountable, and having a positive team attitude.
• Proven management and leadership skills in heading up a practice group.

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating successful revenue streams through clients and referrals.
• Identify potential clients and build and maintain new and existing relationships.
• Set a strategic direction for determining appropriate marketing activities as well as attending marketing/business development activities with clients/potential clients.
• High level of involvement in setting the group’s vision and strategic focus as well as being involved in overall budget to achieve financial goals/objectives of group.
• Provide guidance and training to Investment Banking team members.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life
• Flexible work schedules
• Discretionary time off policy
• Annual bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director