Managing Director, Transaction Opinions - Valuation Advisory

Stout • Los Angeles, CA

32d • $200,000 - $500,000

About The Position

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You’ll Make: Stout is seeking a Managing Director or Director to join our Transaction Opinions practice within the Valuation Advisory group. This senior leadership position represents a key part of Stout’s continued expansion on the West Coast. The ideal candidate is an established professional with a strong reputation in the fairness and solvency opinion market, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to drive business growth. What You’ll Do: Stout is seeking a Managing Director or Director to join our Transaction Opinions practice within the Valuation Advisory group. This senior leadership position represents a key part of Stout’s continued expansion on the West Coast. The ideal candidate is an established professional with a strong reputation in the fairness and solvency opinion market, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to drive business growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in valuation, investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction opinions.
• Proven track record of business generation and client relationship management, ideally with a portable book of business or strong referral network.
• Demonstrated expertise leading complex opinion and valuation engagements and communicating findings to senior decision-makers.
• Strong technical proficiency in valuation theory, financial modeling, and credit analysis.
• Established leadership skills with experience setting vision, managing teams, and achieving group financial goals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required; MBA, CFA, ASA, or similar advanced credentials strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who embodies Stout’s PACERS values—Positive, Accountable, Committed, Entrepreneurial, Relationship-Focused, and Super Great Communicators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute fairness and solvency opinion engagements for public and private company transactions.
• Develop and manage new and existing client relationships, including boards of directors, special committees, legal counsel, and executive teams.
• Oversee engagement execution – ensuring analyses, models, and deliverables meet the highest professional standards.
• Set strategic direction for the practice on the West Coast, helping to drive growth initiatives and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior firm leadership to expand Stout’s Transaction Opinions platform, enhance operational processes, and strengthen market positioning.
• Mentor and develop professionals across the practice through active coaching, feedback, and leadership.
• Represent Stout through thought leadership, client outreach, and participation in industry events and conferences.

Benefits

• At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
• We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
• Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
• We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
• Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees