Managing Director, Investment Banking - Semiconductors & Hardware

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank seeks a Managing Director to lead its Semiconductors & Hardware practice. The role demands a proven banker with a strong pipeline and experience in M&A, offering autonomy and a lucrative compensation structure. This position allows you to shape the future of technology investments while managing a dedicated team and delivering high-value transactions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with competitive company matching

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

3 weeks of Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of investment banking experience, ideally in Semiconductors or Hardware.
• Proven track record of closing complex M&A transactions ($50M–$500M+).

Responsibilities

• Originate and close high-value M&A and strategic advisory transactions.
• Manage end-to-end deal execution from pitch to closing.
• Build and grow a high-impact deal team.

Skills

Investment Banking

M&A

Capital Markets

Financial Advisory

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

FINRA Series 79

FINRA Series 63

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

Turn Your Pipeline Into Immediate Revenue. Lead a Vertical That Powers the World.

Wedbush Securities is seeking a proven Managing Director to build and lead our Semiconductors & Hardware Investment Banking practice — a mission-critical vertical as chips, devices, and advanced systems define the future of everything from AI and defense to cloud, automotive, and industrial tech.

This role is not a ramp-up opportunity. We are seeking a senior banker with active M&A or capital markets mandates who wants to plug into a powerful platform and begin producing on day one — with full autonomy and unmatched financial upside.

If you’re ready to build your franchise, monetize your relationships, and own a P&L, this is your seat.

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

Why This Role Is Lucrative and Built for Closers:

• Monetize Now: Bring your live deals or near-term mandates and close with full execution support
• Aggressive Compensation Structure: Highly competitive base + revenue-based payout with no cap
• Own the Vertical: Lead Semiconductors & Hardware IB — your clients, your strategy, your team
• National Platform, Boutique Agility: Wedbush offers the credibility, compliance, and distribution you need — without the red tape
• Explosive Sector Growth: Chips, hardware infrastructure, and systems tech are fueling deal flow across enterprise, defense, AI, and mobility

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Originate and close high-value M&A, private placements, and strategic advisory transactions in semiconductors, chip design, computing hardware, sensors, infrastructure, and related verticals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Boards, founders, and CEOs of growth-stage and established hardware and semiconductor companies
• Manage end-to-end deal execution — from pitch and structuring to diligence, negotiation, and closing
• Build and grow a high-impact deal team, with authority to hire and develop junior talent
• Shape Wedbush’s thought leadership and market visibility in the semiconductor and hardware space
• Work cross-functionally with capital markets, equity research, institutional sales, and trading to deliver a full suite of solutions to clients

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of investment banking experience, ideally with a focus on Semiconductors, Hardware, or Deep Tech
• A robust, active pipeline with mandates or highly qualified opportunities in motion
• Proven track record of closing complex M&A or capital markets transactions ($50M–$500M+)
• Deep relationships with growth-stage founders, strategic acquirers, and tech-focused investors (PE/VC)
• FINRA Series 79, 63 is required; (24 a plus)
• A strong commercial mindset, executive presence, and the drive to build a business, not just work in one

What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health 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 and profit-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 has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.

Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview

This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.

Join us and build something lasting in one of the most essential sectors of the global economy. At Wedbush, you won’t just advise on the future — you’ll help create it.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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