Managing Director

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Mesirow Full time
The Opportunity

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services. We are proud that our intentional culture results in strong employee engagement, entrepreneurship and empowerment, with ongoing opportunities for volunteerism and advancement.Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron's.At Mesirow, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities, and our culture.

Mesirow Investment Banking focuses exclusively on middle-market transactions and serves both public and private companies in merger & acquisition advisory, debt advisory, restructuring and special situations, fairness and solvency opinions, board of directors' advisory and special committee representation. Our practice combines rich industry knowledge and long-standing relationships with an entrepreneurial desire to develop tailored solutions designed to deliver measurable results.

We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Managing Director to lead our Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the market, extensive experience in DCM, and a demonstrated history of successful deal origination and execution. This role demands strong leadership, strategic insight, and the ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
  • Devise and implement strategies to drive business growth and achieve the revenue goals for the DCM team.
  • Develop and sustain robust relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms, financial institutions, and investors.
  • Manage the structuring, negotiation, and execution of DCM transactions, including debt financing, raising minority or growth equity, placing structured capital and advisory services.
  • Provide direction and vision to team members for offering materials, management presentations, client pitches and other materials.
  • Perform comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the debt markets.
  • Prepare and review complex financial analyses and models for potential financings / transactions.
  • Ensure quality of client deliverables by demonstrating extraordinary attention to detail.
  • Manage and maintain client relationships and act as the primary contact and advisor to targeted client groups.
  • Assess client needs and proactively generate relevant ideas and solutions and participate in pitching the Company's services to new clients.
  • Mentor and develop Associate and Analyst staff members.
  • Participate in other projects as requested.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in DCM, with a successful track record of generating $2 -$3 million plus in fees annually.
  • Proven ability at deal origination and execution combined with a deep knowledge of debt markets and the regulatory landscape.
  • Fluency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in complex financial modeling.
  • Ability to form client relationships, market and successfully bring in new business.
  • Strong professional communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to succinctly express complex ideas both orally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in managing multiple project-oriented tasks effectively and in a timely manner with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently while being team-oriented; prioritize tasks, react to changes, and solve critical issues.
  • Qualified candidates must possess a high level of motivation, initiative, and leadership potential.

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