Managing Director - Equity Capital Markets (FinTech)
Job Summary:
The Managing Director - Equity Capital Markets (FinTech) will lead and oversee the firm's FinTech‑oriented ECM efforts, including IPOs, follow‑on offerings, and private placements. This role requires a highly experienced ECM leader with deep FinTech market expertise, strong client relationships across the digital‑finance ecosystem, and a demonstrated track record of successful equity capital markets transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
- Lead and manage the FinTech-focused ECM team, setting strategic direction and ensuring high‑quality execution.
- Mentor and develop junior bankers, fostering a collaborative, performance‑driven culture.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies, including those impacting FinTech issuers.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with FinTech clients such as digital banks, payments firms, lending platforms, blockchain/Web3 companies, and financial infrastructure providers.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the FinTech ecosystem, leveraging extensive industry relationships.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for FinTech clients, providing senior-level strategic and transactional guidance.
Transaction Execution
- Direct the execution of IPOs, follow‑on offerings, private placements, and other ECM transactions for FinTech issuers.
- Lead the development of pitch materials, valuation analyses, and offering documentation tailored to FinTech business models.
- Coordinate with legal, compliance, syndicate, and other internal teams to ensure seamless and compliant execution.
Market Analysis and Strategy
- Conduct ongoing analysis of FinTech market trends, valuation environments, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics.
- Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's ECM footprint within the FinTech sector.
- Provide market insights to internal stakeholders and contribute to firmwide FinTech strategy.
Financial Performance
- Drive revenue growth and profitability for the FinTech-focused ECM business.
- Manage budgets and ensure efficient deployment of resources across the platform.
- Prepare and deliver financial and strategic updates to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field required.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience
- 10-15+ years of investment banking experience, with significant time spent in equity capital markets.
- Direct experience advising FinTech companies on ECM or broader capital markets transactions strongly preferred.
- Established record of leading complex transactions and managing senior‑level client relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing teams and driving business growth.
Skills
- Strong analytical, valuation, and financial modeling capabilities.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and client‑facing skills.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with FinTech executives, investors, and industry partners.
- Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving and leadership abilities.
- High degree of professionalism, integrity, and judgment.
Location: Chicago, IL or New York City, NY
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