Managing Director - Investment Banking at Stout in Chicago, IL

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.

Director / Managing Director – Investment Banking

Directors and Managing 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.

Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.

We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.

We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.

Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success.

https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

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. 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, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is - Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.