Managing Director

Peloton Search Partners; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent investment bank is seeking a Managing Director for its Toronto office, focusing on private company coverage. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in investment banking, particularly in private company transactions, and strong relationships with entrepreneurs and private equity firms. Responsibilities include originating new mandates, leading transactions, and providing trusted client advice. This role offers a dynamic environment to work with a diverse range of clients across Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years investment banking/advisory experience focused on private company transactions.
• Established relationships with entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and private equity.
• Track record of originating and executing middle-market M&A and financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Originate new mandates by developing relationships with private companies.
• Lead full lifecycle of transactions: pitch, structuring, negotiation, and closing.
• Deliver independent, trusted advice to clients.

Skills

Investment banking/advisory experience

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Business development mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or other advanced degree

Job description

Introduction

Peloton Search Partners is a specialized recruitment firm, focused on finance and investment. Our clients are well-known firms in investment banking, real estate investment, private equity (and portco's), private debt, pension funds, asset management, family offices, and venture capital.

Background

Our client (the "Firm") is a leading independent full-service Canadian investment bank. The Firm has full capital markets capabilities, including advisory, capital markets, equity research, and institutional sales & trading services to mid-market companies. The Firm also benefits from a sizeable wealth management platform with ~500 employees nationwide and ~\$10 billion in AUM.

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Managing Director to focus on private company coverage efforts in the Toronto office. This individual will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with private company owners, family offices, and private equity firms, while originating and executing M&A and capital-raising transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Private Company Coverage & Business Development

• Originate new mandates by developing relationships with private companies, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses across Canada
• Maintain and expand a network of referral sources including private equity firms, family offices, accountants, lawyers, and wealth managers
• Advise business owners on strategic alternatives including growth capital, recapitalizations, acquisitions, divestitures, and full company sales
• Strong ability to network within the Firm's wealth management network to generate deal flow

Deal Origination & Execution

• Lead full lifecycle of transactions: pitch, structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and closing
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering independent, trusted advice
• Manage internal deal teams and ensure high-quality deliverables, including presentations, information memoranda, and valuation analyses

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years investment banking/advisory experience, focused on private company transactions
• Established relationships with entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and private equity
• Track record of originating and executing middle-market M&A and financing transactions
• Highly organized, willing to hustle, business development minded, entrepreneurial mindset
• Deep transaction experience in one or more sectors relevant to the Firm (such as diversified industrials, manufacturing, consumer, technology).
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to navigate complex private company dynamics, including multi-stakeholder decision-making
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree an asset