Managing Director

A leading global financial advisory platform is seeking a Managing Director, Investment Banking to join its London office.

The firm advises multinational corporates, sponsor-backed businesses, sovereign capital, and institutional shareholders on complex M&A, strategic financing, cross-border restructurings, and liquidity events.

This role carries full leadership responsibility across revenue generation, client origination, senior deal execution oversight, team leadership, and board-level relationship management across Europe’s major financial centers.

The successful candidate will work directly with CEOs, CFOs, board members, private equity sponsors, and sovereign investors on transformative transactions and strategic capital decisions.

Responsibilities

• Originate and lead high-value M&A and capital raising mandates
• Own senior client relationships at CEO, CFO, and board level
• Lead sector coverage strategy and revenue development plans
• Oversee execution quality across live transaction teams
• Drive cross-border sponsor and institutional investor dialogues
• Mentor Directors, Vice Presidents, and Associates
• Lead pitch strategy, strategic financing discussions, and market positioning
• Expand franchise presence across Europe’s major financial hubs

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance advisory, or M&A leadership
• Proven track record in revenue origination and senior client coverage
• Deep expertise in M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory
• Strong boardroom presence and executive communication ability
• Experience leading multi-jurisdiction deal teams
• Strong commercial leadership and franchise-building mindset
• Excellent leadership and mentoring capability
• Established network across European corporate and sponsor ecosystems