Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

Location: London, United Kingdom

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading international investment banking platform seeking an exceptional Managing Director to join its Financial Institutions Group (FIG) team in London. This is a rare opportunity for an established senior banker to play a pivotal role in driving strategic growth across the insurance sector while working within an entrepreneurial, client-centric environment.

The successful candidate will leverage an extensive network of senior insurance executives and deliver high-impact advisory solutions across M&A, capital raising, strategic partnerships, and broader corporate finance mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate and execute M&A and strategic advisory transactions across the insurance sector.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with CEOs, CFOs, founders, and other senior decision makers across European insurance companies.
• Generate and convert business development opportunities into completed mandates and revenue.
• Lead client engagements from origination through execution, ensuring exceptional delivery and commercial outcomes.
• Mentor and develop junior bankers while contributing to the continued growth of the FIG franchise.
• Collaborate with sector and product specialists across the wider platform to deliver integrated advisory solutions.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record as a fee-generating investment banking Managing Director within FIG.
• Established and demonstrable relationships with C-suite executives across the European insurance market.
• Extensive experience originating and leading M&A, strategic advisory, or capital raising mandates.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of building long-term client relationships.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of insurance markets and the strategic challenges facing insurers, brokers, and related financial institutions.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded advisory platform with significant investment in growth.
• Entrepreneurial culture with the autonomy to build and expand client relationships.
• Access to an international network, senior leadership support, and cross-border execution capabilities.
• Competitive compensation structure aligned to origination and performance.
• Clear opportunity to shape the future direction of a growing FIG franchise.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch.

Why this role is compelling

• Senior leadership position with significant influence over strategy and growth.
• Ability to leverage an existing insurance network across Europe.
• Strong platform for revenue generation and market impact.
• High level of autonomy combined with institutional support.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile transactions within the financial institutions sector.