Managing Director, Investment Banking - Sports/Entertainment/Gaming Industry
About The Position
The Managing Director at BDO Capital Advisors advises clients on mergers and acquisitions and strategic solutions aligned with their vision. The role drives business development by networking with prospects and converting them into clients, while overseeing and executing transactions to ensure deliverables are completed appropriately and on time. The Managing Director also manages the execution team's workload and mentors staff. An entrepreneurial, metrics-driven mindset is needed to pursue departmental goals and deliver measurable revenue results. The role executes buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, including financial and business due diligence for companies and private equity or debt investors. It develops client networks, markets services to external clients and internal partners, and supports sales and marketing strategy. The Managing Director analyzes historical and projected financial and operating trends, quality of earnings, working capital, potential liabilities, and risks; reviews transaction documents; and identifies pre- and post-close opportunities and go-to-market strategies. As the engagement lead, the Managing Director manages the transaction process and client deliverables, directs due diligence meetings, prepares and reviews tailored reports, coordinates the engagement team, and provides guidance and feedback to colleagues, clients, and diligence providers. The position performs all job duties in the office and may require travel for client meetings or events during regular work hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- MBA degree.
- Ten or more years of experience at an investment bank or similar corporate finance vertical.
- Experience successfully managing and leading a team of vice presidents, associates, and/or analysts, both in person and remotely.
- FINRA Series 63 and 7 or 79 licenses, or active pursuit of licensure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to understand how business model decisions affect performance.
- Comfort with ambiguity and changing client situations.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize projects to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced analytical and modeling skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a polished, professional demeanor.
- Ability to work cohesively with colleagues and clients as a team player.
- Self-motivation, ability to work under pressure, and proactive follow-up skills.
- Ability to travel for client meetings or events during regular work hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience at a middle-market investment bank.
- Team leadership experience preferably at a regional boutique or middle-market bank.
Responsibilities
- Execute buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, managing financial and business due diligence assistance for companies and private equity or debt investors.
- Market services to external clients and internal partners, develop client networks, and support the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies.
- Network with prospects to build revenue-producing relationships.
- Analyze client data for historical and projected financial and operating trends; review quality of earnings; and assess working capital considerations, potential liabilities, and risks to guide transaction decision-makers.
- Review transaction documents and provide clients with insights for negotiations.
- Identify pre- and post-close business opportunities and enhance go-to-market strategies.
- Satisfy internal and external customers.
- Manage and guide the team using an apprenticeship approach.
- Direct due diligence meetings and draft and review tailored due diligence reports focused on key issues.
- Manage and coordinate the client approach throughout the transaction process.
- Serve as lead professional and principal contact on engagements, manage client deliverables, oversee engagement colleagues, and provide real-time feedback and guidance to clients and diligence providers to support timely, efficient delivery.
- Lead day-to-day transaction execution, including due diligence, valuation analysis, and negotiation of contracts and other agreements.
- Oversee the execution team's workload and mentor staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing participants beneficial ownership in the firm's success and an opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
