Consumer Investment Banking MD — Lead Growth & M&A

Smith Arnold Partners; Illinois; On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Arnold Partners is expanding its Consumer Investment Banking platform and seeks an experienced Managing Director in Chicago, NY, Seattle, Boston, or LA. The role leads client coverage, originates and executes M&A transactions, and drives growth across Consumer subsectors.

A base salary of $300,000 plus share of generated revenue is offered. The successful candidate will leverage deep industry relationships to originate deals, manage senior teams, and build a premier Consumer practice with

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of Investment Banking experience with a proven track record.
• Deep niche sector expertise within one or more Consumer subsectors.
• Strong network of C-suite executives, founders, family-owned businesses, strategic buyers, and private equity investors.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and execute transactions with enterprise values between $100 million and $1Billion.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a market-leading Consumer practice.
• Exceptional client management, leadership, and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and execute primarily sell-side M&A transactions with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $1 billion, with the firm's sweet spot between $100 million and $500 million.
• Develop and expand relationships with founders, CEOs, family-owned businesses, public companies, strategic acquirers, and private equity sponsors across the Consumer sector.
• Deliver high-quality strategic advisory services on engagements that typically generate $2mn in advisory fees.
• Lead transaction execution while mentoring Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates, and Analysts.
• Drive business development initiatives within specialized Consumer verticals and contribute to the continued expansion of the Consumer franchise.
• Help build the practice through strategic hiring, including the opportunity to bring over additional senior bankers.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Market knowledge

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners is expanding its Consumer Investment Banking platform and seeks an experienced Managing Director in Chicago, NY, Seattle, Boston, or LA. The role leads client coverage, originates and executes M&A transactions, and drives growth across Consumer subsectors.

A base salary of $300,000 plus share of generated revenue is offered. The successful candidate will leverage deep industry relationships to originate deals, manage senior teams, and build a premier Consumer practice with