Job DescriptionWedbush Securities is expanding its Investment Banking platform and seeking a Managing Director with deep Industrials sector experience and active deal flow to lead the charge in one of the highest-opportunity verticals in the market.
This role is reserved for high-performing senior bankers who are done playing politics, tired of giving up economics to legacy structures, and ready to operate like a partner - with autonomy, economics, and authority.
If you bring the pipeline, we provide the platform. This is your opportunity to build a multi-million-dollar practice under your name, backed by the execution, compliance, and capital markets support of a national investment bank.
This Seat Is for:- A true producer, ready to run their own shop within a national platform
- A leader, not a follower - someone who thrives with full autonomy and big upside
- A strategic closer looking to multiply their income, build legacy, and work with purpose
This opportunity is open to candidates throughout the United States, who will report into either our New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Chicago offices.
Your Mandate:- Own the vertical - originate, lead, and execute M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory deals across industrial manufacturing, automation, distribution, logistics, infrastructure, and industrial tech
- Work directly with C-suites, Boards, PE sponsors, and strategics to structure and close transformative deals
- Run the entire deal lifecycle, from origination and pitch through close - with internal support and no friction
- Serve as a thought leader and market maker, raising Wedbush's visibility in the Industrials space and shaping our go-to-market strategy
- Build and scale your deal team with top junior talent and leadership support
Experience and Skills- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
- 10+ years of recent investment banking experience with a deep concentration in Industrials (manufacturing, automation, distribution, logistics, infrastructure, etc.)
- A live or near-term pipeline of actionable mandates with clear potential for monetization
- A track record of origination and closings, ideally in the $50M-$1B range
- Deep relationships with founders, C-suites, financial sponsors, and corporate development leaders
- A builder's mindset with a sharp commercial instinct and relentless drive to lead from the front
- FINRA Series 79 & 63 required; (24 a plus)
Job BenefitsWhat Wedbush Offers YouAs part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
- Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
- 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
- Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
- FINRA License Sponsorship
- Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
