We are seeking a Managing Director with a background in beauty and personal care coverage to join a premiere middle market bank. The bank is a full service platform. The firm has offices throught out the United States and is semi-location agnostic.

1. Strategic Leadership: You would be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the investment bank’s food and consumer services division. This involves setting goals, formulating business strategies, and ensuring the bank’s overall objectives are aligned with market trends and opportunities.
2. Business Development: You would actively seek out new business opportunities, build relationships with clients in the food and consumer services industry, and expand the bank’s client base. This involves identifying potential clients, initiating business discussions, and leading negotiations to secure mandates for mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and other financial advisory services.
3. Deal Execution: You would oversee the execution of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising activities. This involves managing a team of professionals, including analysts and associates, to conduct due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring. You would also actively participate in client meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
4. Relationship Management: You would maintain strong relationships with key clients, institutional investors, industry stakeholders, and other relevant parties. Building trust and credibility with clients is essential for repeat business and referral opportunities. You would also leverage your network to identify potential buyers, investors, or partners for clients’ transactions.
5. Market Analysis and Research: Staying abreast of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes is crucial. You would analyze market data, conduct industry research, and provide insights to clients and internal teams. Your expertise in the food and consumer services sector would be instrumental in identifying market opportunities and helping clients make informed decisions.
6. Team Management and Development: You would be responsible for leading, mentoring, and developing a team of professionals within the food and consumer services division. This involves setting performance targets, providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
7. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies is paramount. You would work closely with the bank’s compliance and risk management teams to mitigate potential risks, uphold ethical standards, and maintain the bank’s reputation.
8. Industry Representation: As a Managing Director, you would represent the investment bank in industry conferences, seminars, and other relevant events. Building a strong personal brand and enhancing the bank’s reputation through thought leadership and industry engagement would be expected.