Managing Director, Investment Banking - Equity Private Placement

About the role

This is your platform. Your brand. Your legacy.

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Managing Director to lead our Equity Private Placement practice within the Investment Banking Division. This is a rare opportunity to drive significant growth in a high-profile leadership role, leveraging your deep industry expertise, market relationships, and strategic acumen to elevate our private placement platform to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Command the Equity Private Placement franchise — lead strategy, origination, execution, and team building with full autonomy and visibility from the top
• Drive transformative capital raises for breakthrough companies in high-growth sectors across tech, healthcare, consumer, and fintech
• Leverage your network of premier venture, growth, crossover, and institutional investors to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients
• Build and scale a high-performance team of bankers and deal professionals under your leadership, with access to extensive firm resources
• Be the trusted advisor to C-suite executives, board members, and founders navigating complex capital decisions
• Lead with influence, representing Wedbush at premier events, family office summits, private capital conferences, and on industry panels
• Collaborate at the highest level — work directly with the executive team to integrate private placements across our investment banking, equity research, and institutional sales ecosystem

Requirements

• 10+ years in equity private placements at a leading investment bank or boutique; extensive deal sheet with marquee transactions
• Deep, trusted relationships with the private capital ecosystem — venture, growth equity, crossover, family offices, and strategic investors
• Track record of closing complex capital raises, often with multi-party syndicates
• Strategic mindset with a strong commercial instinct and a bias for execution
• FINRA Series 79 license required
• MBA, CFA, CPA or equivalent advanced credential preferred
• Passion for innovation, market disruption, and entrepreneurial leadership

Qualifications

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

Schedule

Starting Date: ASAP

Pay

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance.