Bank First

Managing Director, Yellow Cardinal Investment Banking

Bank First$160K — $200K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years of Investment Banking/Wealth Management/Business Succession experience
  • Strong accounting background
  • Corporate Finance knowledge including DCF modeling
  • Above-average verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to read complex situations and respond aptly
  • Capacity to explain complex topics to diverse audiences
  • Availability to assist clients around the clock

Responsibilities

  • Identify potential new clients
  • Lead client pitch proposal processes
  • Negotiate engagement terms including fees
  • Manage project execution and strategy
  • Build and maintain a network of business owners and referrals
  • Cultivate relationships with potential buyers like Family Offices and Private Equity Groups
  • Assist team members with transaction analysis and execution

Benefits

  • Relevant benefits and programs supporting overall wellbeing
  • Incentive eligibility for all roles except Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions
Full Job Description
The Managing Director, Yellow Cardinal Investment Banking will be responsible for sourcing new engagements and leading the execution of various projects.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

  • Identify potential new clients
  • Lead the “pitch” proposal process to secure new engagements
  • Negotiate the terms of engagement letters including the fee structure
  • Manage/lead the execution of engagements
  • Maintain/build a network of business owners and referral sources
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with potential buyers including Family Offices, Private Equity Groups, private companies and entrepreneurs
  • Assist other team members in analyzing opportunities and executing transactions
  • Provide input on CIM’s and other project related materials

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

  • Bachelors degree; Masters preferred
  • 5+ years of Investment Banking/Wealth Management/Business Succession experience preferred.
  • Strong Accounting background/knowledge
  • Knowledge of Corporate Finance including Discounted Cash Flow modeling
  • Above average communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Ability to deliver messages in a straightforward and respectful manner
  • Negotiating skills
  • Ability to “read the room” and skillfully respond to complex situations
  • Ability to articulate complex topics to a variety of audiences
  • Willingness to be available to clients on an almost 24/7 basis

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Level of Complexity and Scope

  • Highly complex

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making

  • Uses subject matter expertise to make independent decisions and advise others.
  • Works with minimal supervison

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

  • No direct supervisory responsibilities, but will be asked to mentor and assist less experienced staff.

Physical Requirements

  • Long periods of desk/computer work
  • Standing, Seeing, Hearing, Speaking, Lifting, Driving
  • Travel as needed
  • Available to assist clients during non traditional working hours

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Development and Training

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our . 

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

About Bank First

Bank First is a community bank that provides personal and business banking services. The bank was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Bank First offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, and investment services. The bank has over 20 locations throughout Wisconsin and Michigan. Bank First is committed to providing exceptional customer service and building long-term relationships with its customers.
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