Managing Director, M&A Advisory

Geneva, Switzerland

About the Opportunity

An established international investment banking and advisory platform is seeking a senior M&A professional to join its Geneva office as a Managing Director. The firm advises entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, investors and corporates on a broad range of strategic and transaction-related assignments, with a particular focus on cross-border opportunities and the mid-market segment.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced banker with deep Swiss market relationships to play a leading role in growing a successful advisory franchise while working alongside an entrepreneurial and highly international team.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, leading and executing M&A transactions across a range of sectors, while further developing relationships with business owners, corporate clients, financial sponsors and family offices throughout Switzerland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Origination and execution of sell-side, buy-side and strategic advisory mandates.
• Building and maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs, founders and senior corporate executives.
• Developing a strong pipeline of advisory opportunities across the Swiss mid-market.
• Leading transaction teams and overseeing execution from mandate through to completion.
• Managing negotiations, client presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Working closely with international colleagues on cross-border opportunities.
• Supporting the development and mentorship of junior banking professionals.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of investment banking or M&A advisory experience.
• Proven track record advising mid-cap companies on strategic transactions.
• Strong network of client relationships within Switzerland.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and win new business.
• Experience leading complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
• Deep understanding of the Swiss corporate and entrepreneurial landscape.
• Excellent commercial judgement, relationship management and execution capabilities.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• French and/or German language skills would be highly advantageous.

Ideal Background

• Managing Director, Director, Senior Director or Partner-level professional.
• Experience gained within a leading investment bank, independent advisory firm or top-tier boutique.
• Strong exposure to founder-led businesses, family-owned companies and mid-market clients.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the desire to contribute to the growth of a dynamic platform.
• Recognised as a trusted adviser with an established reputation in the Swiss market.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership position within a growing international advisory business.
• Access to clients and counterparties across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• Significant autonomy to build and expand a Swiss coverage franchise.
• Competitive compensation package with attractive performance-driven upside.
• Entrepreneurial culture with a collaborative and international team environment.
• Exposure to high-profile, cross-border mid-market transactions.