Investment Banking Managing Director - Head of Transportation

Company: Bridgepoint Investment Banking
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

WHO WE AREBridgepoint Investment Banking is not an old school, antiquated investment bank. We're next gen - impact-focused, growing and entrepreneurial. We provide a better and more fun environment for Wall Street rockstars to utilize their skills and expertise to provide uncompromised and impact advice and solutions to our clients. We are hyper-focused on our core values and integrity, and providing senior investment bankers a better platform to utilize their skills and relationship networks. We aren't just another sell-side mill, but provide true full-service investment banking solutions for our clients (exclusively non-sponsored companies) spanning corporate finance and M&A. Bridgepoint is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with additional locations in Denver, Chicago, Lincoln and New York. We are seeking a Head of Transportation who resides in either Chicago, Denver, New York or Omaha. For more information please visit: -.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORBridgepoint is seeking Managing Director candidates to augment our growing and differentiated middle market investment banking firm. Bridgepoint provides a unique opportunity for compensation, firm input, entrepreneurial spirit and impact relative to traditional investment banks. Bridgepoint is the first impact investment bank - focused on prosperity for our people, our clients and our communities. Every team member has input in our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment focused on culture and innovation. Managing Directors will also participate in the overall firm strategy and new business initiatives.Bridgepoint Managing Directors provide a key leadership role within our investment banking group. Primary responsibilities include generating new business for the firm, managing existing client engagements, closing deals, and overseeing junior banking staff. We cover multiple industries, but have interest on those specializing in -Industrials, Transportation, Healthcare, Business Services, Consumer and Technology. -This is an opportunity for growth, responsibility and building wealth for the ideal candidate. The Bridgepoint platform provides ample white space for a successful, high energy MD to build out a highly successful group/practice.QUALIFICATIONS

• An experienced MD with a proven track record of middle market M&A and/or leveraged finance deal origination;
• Significant client interaction and experience, particularly showing the ability to develop strong and influential client relationships;
• Rock-solid personal reputation, exceptional work ethic and professional integrity;
• Conduct themselves with a high level of professionalism with uncompromising integrity and confidentiality;
• Established network/personal brand credibility to enable expected business development;
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant investment banking experience;
• Proven management skills, from leadership to delegation, to mentoring, etc.;
• Interest in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture that promotes diversity and growth;
• Hungry for a long-term career opportunity to be an impact-player within our leadership team;
• Culture-focused, values-based decision maker;
• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred. OVERVIEW OF DUTIES
  • Actively pursue business development opportunities and market a full range of investment banking services and solutions to prospective clients;
  • Create and manage new deal flow and originate new client engagements that fit the strategy of the firm;
  • Use relationships with established rolodex to generate new opportunities;
  • Develop client networks, establish and maintain pipeline and support efforts in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies;
  • Lead on a variety of transactions in all industries and stages, from initial client pitch to transaction closing;
  • Extraordinary day-to-day deal execution, negotiation and closing skills;
  • Communicate financial information and strategic issues in a clear, concise and relevant manner to assist and guide executives in corporate finance transactions;
  • Demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail on client deliverables;
  • Maintain and manage client relationships and be actively involved at the key strategic points of each transaction;
  • Provide leadership, professional development and mentoring for junior staff;
  • Participate in key industry conferences, speaking opportunities, media interviews, and marketing efforts to generate exposure and promote the firm;
  • Act as strategic advisor to clients enabling them to achieve their long-term goals;
  • Be a team player and culture carrier;
  • Involvement in both corporate finance and M&A transactions. OTHERAt Bridgepoint you will be challenged and rewarded for leadership, technical excellence and inspired perspectives. Our company fosters a workplace culture that encourages employees to work in an office setting Monday-Thursday to maximize collaboration, creativity, team development and fun. -*Please provide your resume, a list of relevant completed M&A & Capital Raising transactions and your active FINRA licenses. -
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