Managing Director, Investment Banking - Crypto & Blockchain

Wedbush Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wedbush Securities is seeking an experienced Managing Director for Investment Banking with a focus on crypto and blockchain. This lead role entails building a market-leading practice while leveraging significant industry relationships to drive high-value transactions. With complete autonomy and comprehensive support, this position is aimed at shaping the future of finance in a rapidly evolving sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Charitable Donation Matching Contributions

FINRA License Sponsorship

Qualifications

• 10+ years of investment banking experience focused on crypto or tech.
• Track record of sourcing and closing $50M–$500M+ transactions.
• Deep relationships across the crypto capital ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Originate, lead, and close M&A and private placement transactions.
• Provide strategic advisory to high-growth clients.
• Manage the full deal lifecycle from origination to execution.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Valuation

Modeling

Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

FINRA Series 79

FINRA Series 63

FINRA Series 24

Job description

Wedbush Securities is seeking a Managing Director for Investment Banking focusing on crypto and blockchain. This role demands experienced investment bankers to generate high-value transactions and build a top-tier practice. With complete autonomy and robust support, this is an opportunity to shape the future of finance in a rapidly growing sector.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Charitable Donation Matching Contributions

FINRA License Sponsorship

Qualifications

• 10+ years of investment banking experience focused on crypto or tech.
• Track record of sourcing and closing $50M–$500M+ transactions.
• Deep relationships across the crypto capital ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Originate, lead, and close M&A and private placement transactions.
• Provide strategic advisory to high-growth clients.
• Manage the full deal lifecycle from origination to execution.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Valuation

Modeling

Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

FINRA Series 79

FINRA Series 63

FINRA Series 24 (preferred)

Managing Director, Investment Banking - Crypto & Blockchain

• Job Tracking ID:512079-898662
• Job Location:New York, NY
  Los Angeles, CA,
  San Francisco, CA,
  Miami, FL,
  Chicago, IL,
  USA

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms andinvestment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financialsolutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures andAdvanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in LosAngeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless,customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

Drive the Deals Defining the Future of Finance — With aPlatform Built for Closers

At Wedbush Securities, we don't just follow trends — we invest inparadigm shifts. With over 70 years of leadership in financial marketsand innovation, we are now focused on building the market-leadingInvestment Banking platform for crypto, blockchain, Web3, and digitalasset infrastructure.

We are seeking a Managing Director who is already operating at thehighest level — a proven investment banker with a ready-to-gopipeline, deep client and investor relationships, and a consistentrecord of closing high-value transactions.

If you’re ready to monetize your deal flow from day one, build avertical with complete autonomy, and earn meaningful upside in ahypergrowth market — we want to talk.

This is Not a Learning Role — It is a Launchpad

We are only considering experienced, currently active investmentbankers who are ready to transact from day one. This is an opportunityto own a vertical and build real equity — not a junior ramp-up orbusiness development role.

This opportunity is open to candidates throughout the United States,who will report into either our New York City, San Francisco, LosAngeles, or Chicago offices.

This Role Offers:

• Immediate monetization of your deal pipeline — hit the groundrunning with real support
• Top-tier compensation and revenue share tied directly to your performance
• Full autonomy to build your Crypto & Blockchain IB practicewithin a respected national platform
• Dedicated execution resources and access to Wedbush’s full-serviceinvestment banking infrastructure
• Flexibility to work from any major financial hub, backed by atech-forward, entrepreneurial culture
• Senior-level visibility and firmwide influence

Your Mission: Build the #1 Crypto Investment Banking Franchise

You will:

• Originate, lead, and close M&A and private placementtransactions across crypto infrastructure, tokenization, DeFi,fintech, Web3, and AI
• Provide strategic advisory to high-growth clients — fromearly-stage disruptors to late-stage unicorns
• Leverage your existing investor relationships (crypto-nativefunds, VCs, digital asset managers, institutional capital) to drivecapital formation
• Manage the full deal lifecycle — from origination and pitchthrough execution and closing
• Build and lead your own high-performing deal team
• Collaborate across research, trading, and capital markets tomaximize value for clients
• Be a public thought leader at the forefront of Web3 and digitalasset finance

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required
• 10+ years of investment banking experience with a focus on tech,crypto, fintech, or blockchain
• A track record of sourcing and closing $50M–$500M+ transactions —capital raises, M&A, SPVs, and hybrid structures
• A robust, near-term pipeline of live or qualified mandates
• Deep relationships across the crypto capital ecosystem: investors,operators, founders, and family offices
• FINRA Series 79, 63 required; 24 preferred
• Mastery of strategic advisory, valuation, modeling, and execution
• Entrepreneurial mindset, execution horsepower, and the hunger tobuild something lasting

What We Offer

What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securitiesoffers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believethat providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageousreward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiplehealth plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching andprofit-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 hasnot been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonableestimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligiblefor additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on thecolleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisionsregarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and aredependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillsets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and otherbusiness and organizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status,marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, geneticinformation, family care or medical leave status, or any otherconsideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or locallaws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived tohave these characteristics or is associated with someone who isperceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a cultureof inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their uniquecontributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.

This position is subject to various laws or regulations that imposerestrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due tocriminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are notlimited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.

This is more than a role — it’s a rare opportunity to become abuilder, a dealmaker, and a voice in one of the fastest-growingsectors in finance.

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