Director - Investment Banking

1 month ago

Detroit, United States Stout Risius Ross Full time
At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Directors in the Investment Banking group at Stout perform engagements involving middle-market mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and special situations. Stout seeks a Director / Managing Director for its Investment Banking group to provide value-added consulting services to clients by expanding existing relationships, cultivating new relationships, and providing excellent product delivery.

Our industries include: Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Business Services, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrials, Metals & Mining, Plastics & Packaging, Real Estate, and Technology, Media, & Telecommunications.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for creating successful revenue streams through clients and referrals.
  • Identify potential clients and build and maintain new and existing relationships. It is also important for the candidate to have knowledge of the firm's product offerings within the Investment Banking group.
  • Set a strategic direction for determining appropriate marketing activities as well as attending marketing/business development activities with clients/potential clients.
  • High level of involvement in setting the group's vision and strategic focus as well as being involved in overall budget to achieve financial goals/objectives of group.
  • Provide guidance and training to Investment Banking team members.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in middle market merger and acquisition investment banking activities.
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred. MBA degree a plus.
  • Industry specialty in an area that makes sense for Stout's client base and past experience or an identifiable network of referral sources that have consistently generated relevant middle market deals (i.e., a successful generalist).
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and close at least $1.5 million in annual client fee revenues for the last several years.
  • Strong deal execution experience and proven ability to manage investment banking teams in engagements.
  • Experience at a regional full-service investment bank or boutique M&A advisory firm.
  • Entrepreneurial background and proven ability to work in a small group with limited resources.
  • Extensive business development and client management experience.
  • Fit Stout's core values of being relationship focused, entrepreneurial, committed, accountable, and having a positive team attitude.
  • Proven management and leadership skills in heading up a practice group.


The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities and members of other underrepresented communities to apply.

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.

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