Wedbush
Wedbush Securities is expanding its Investment Banking platform and seeking a Managing Director with deep Industrials sector experience and active deal flow to lead the charge in one of the highest-opportunity verticals in the market.
This role is reserved for high-performing senior bankers who are ready to operate like a partner — with autonomy, economics, and authority. If you bring the pipeline, we provide the platform. This is your opportunity to build a multi-million-dollar practice under your name, backed by the execution, compliance, and capital markets support of a national investment bank.
This Seat Is For
A true producer, ready to run their own shop within a national platform
A leader, not a follower — someone who thrives with full autonomy and big upside
A strategic closer looking to multiply their income, build legacy, and work with purpose
This opportunity is open to candidates throughout the United States, who will report into either our New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Chicago offices.
Why You’ll Win Here — And Win Big
Partner-Level Economics Get paid on performance — real participation in your revenue with no artificial caps, no internal competition, and no bureaucratic delays. Build Your Franchise, Your Way You define your vertical — sub-sector focus, clients, team, and strategic approach. We give you the freedom and firepower to scale fast. Real Platform, Real Support Leverage our institutional infrastructure, execution expertise, and integrated access to research, sales & trading, and capital markets. Prestige Meets Agility Operate at a high level without getting lost in the crowd. This is a firm where top producers are empowered, visible, and rewarded. Sector Momentum You Can Monetize The Industrials space is on fire — consolidation, automation, reshoring, infrastructure, and ESG transformation are driving unprecedented M&A and capital activity. Your Mandate
Own the vertical — originate, lead, and execute M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory deals across industrial manufacturing, automation, distribution, logistics, infrastructure, and industrial tech Work directly with C-suites, Boards, PE sponsors, and strategics to structure and close transformative deals Run the entire deal lifecycle, from origination and pitch through close — with internal support and no friction Serve as a thought leader and market maker, raising Wedbush’s visibility in the Industrials space and shaping our go-to-market strategy Build and scale your deal team with top junior talent and leadership support Experience And Skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required 10+ years of recent investment banking experience with a deep concentration in Industrials (manufacturing, automation, distribution, logistics, infrastructure, etc.) A live or near-term pipeline of actionable mandates with clear potential for monetization A track record of origination and closings, ideally in the $50M-$1B range Deep relationships with founders, C-suites, financial sponsors, and corporate development leaders A builder’s mindset with a sharp commercial instinct and relentless drive to lead from the front FINRA Series 79 & 63 required; (24 a plus) What Wedbush Offers You
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 Tution 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 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. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed. Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.
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Partner-Level Economics Get paid on performance — real participation in your revenue with no artificial caps, no internal competition, and no bureaucratic delays. Build Your Franchise, Your Way You define your vertical — sub-sector focus, clients, team, and strategic approach. We give you the freedom and firepower to scale fast. Real Platform, Real Support Leverage our institutional infrastructure, execution expertise, and integrated access to research, sales & trading, and capital markets. Prestige Meets Agility Operate at a high level without getting lost in the crowd. This is a firm where top producers are empowered, visible, and rewarded. Sector Momentum You Can Monetize The Industrials space is on fire — consolidation, automation, reshoring, infrastructure, and ESG transformation are driving unprecedented M&A and capital activity. Your Mandate
Own the vertical — originate, lead, and execute M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory deals across industrial manufacturing, automation, distribution, logistics, infrastructure, and industrial tech Work directly with C-suites, Boards, PE sponsors, and strategics to structure and close transformative deals Run the entire deal lifecycle, from origination and pitch through close — with internal support and no friction Serve as a thought leader and market maker, raising Wedbush’s visibility in the Industrials space and shaping our go-to-market strategy Build and scale your deal team with top junior talent and leadership support Experience And Skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required 10+ years of recent investment banking experience with a deep concentration in Industrials (manufacturing, automation, distribution, logistics, infrastructure, etc.) A live or near-term pipeline of actionable mandates with clear potential for monetization A track record of origination and closings, ideally in the $50M-$1B range Deep relationships with founders, C-suites, financial sponsors, and corporate development leaders A builder’s mindset with a sharp commercial instinct and relentless drive to lead from the front FINRA Series 79 & 63 required; (24 a plus) What Wedbush Offers You
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 Tution 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 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. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed. Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.
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