• El Segundo, California
• Investment Banking
• $200K - 250K DOE
• Full Time regular employee
•  Monday - Friday; Flexible Hours (5:00 - 22:00)

Job Description

Position
Managing Director - Buy-Side Investment Banking

Summary
​​​​​​A leading M&A firm is seeking a Japanese-bilingual Managing Director or Director specializing in buy-side investment banking. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for deal origination, transaction execution, and revenue generation, with a focus on sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, and fostering client and investor relationships.

Essential Duties
Deal Sourcing and Evaluation:

• Identify and source investment opportunities across various sectors and asset classes.
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence, assessing financial performance, market dynamics, and risks.
• Develop deal structures, investment terms, and exit strategies to optimize returns.

Transaction Execution:

• Oversee investment transactions, including negotiations, documentation, and closing.
• Collaborate with legal, financial, and technical advisors to ensure smooth execution.
• Manage relationships with counterparties, advisors, and key stakeholders.

Client & Investor Relationship Management:

• ​​​​​​​Build and maintain relationships with clients, investors, and industry partners.
• Act as a strategic advisor, tailoring investment solutions to client needs.
• Provide market insights, investment performance updates, and strategic recommendations.

 Business Development & Revenue Generation:

• Develop and implement strategies to expand the firm's investment portfolio and revenue.
• MDs are expected to generate at least $1M in new revenue annually, while Directors must generate $500,000.
• Identify cross-selling and partnership opportunities to drive firm growth.

Working Hours, Working style
​​​​​​​Monday - Friday; Flexible Hours: 5:00 - 22:00

Working Location
South Bay area, CA
Hybrid Remote

Salary/Benefit
​​​​​​​$200K - 250K + discretionary performance-based bonus

Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, major US holidays

Qualifications

• MD: 15+ years of experience in buy-side investment banking, private equity, or asset management.
• Director: 10+ years of relevant experience in the financial industry.
• Proven ability to source, execute, and close transactions with a strong revenue track record.
• Excellent financial modeling, valuation, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred.
• Fluency in Englsh and Japanese required.

 

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