Managing Director, Investment Banking // Business Services Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Atlanta / Boston / Chicago / Dallas / Houston / Los Angeles / Miami / Nashville / New York / Tampa / Palm Beach / PhoenixAmerica – Investment Banking /Investment Banking /HybridAt Portage Point Partners (Portage Point), you are not a cog in a legacy machine, you are shaping strategy, influencing outcomes and being rewarded for driving impact. Backed by New Mountain Capital, Portage Point is recognized for accelerated growth and is consistently featured in rankings from Inc.5000, The Financial Times and Consulting Magazine. This recognition is a testament to our focus on excellence, intensity and pace and ability to attract blue chip talent committed to delivering best-in-class outcomes. Our cross-functional platform spans the full business lifecycle and offers middle market clients integrated solutions across Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Valuations (VAL), Transaction Execution Services (TES), Office of the CFO (OCFO), Performance Improvement (PI), Interim Management (IM), Investment Banking (IB) and Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS).The IB team advises on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), capital raises, restructurings and special situations. Through delivering bespoke solutions to every transaction, the IB team has direct exposure to firm leadership and clients. The Managing Director, IB // Business Services M&A at Portage Point represents a unique opportunity to assume a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant impact. This Managing Director is a business development and client delivery leader and will leverage the firm's rapidly expanding platform to further establish the M&A practice. The Managing Director, IB // Business Services M&A will report directly to the IB Practice Line Leader and will develop new and existing client relationships, lead complex engagements and ensure all engagements deliverables are high-quality and impactful. You will lead key initiatives, manage discrete workstreams and work closely with senior leaders. If you thrive in a high-performance culture and want to help build the future of a rapidly growing consultancy, this is the right role for you.ResponsibilitiesWork with the Portage Point team to lead execution of all deliverable workflows necessary to consummate transactions for middle market companies undergoing growth, transformation and transitionSell engagements across a network of senior executives, private equity firms, entrepreneurs, lenders and lawyersReview and analyze client financial statements and projections, financial modeling, accounting, due diligence on balance sheet and P&LsCreate and present client deliverablesNegotiate, document and assist in transaction executionProvide coaching and mentorship to junior team membersLead or support internal trainings and best practice sharingLead business development and client relationship effortsLead talent acquisition and firm-building initiativesContribute to creating a high-performing and inclusive cultureQualificationsBachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate programLocated in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach or PhiladelphiaInvested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed 15 plus years of middle market investment banking experienceEstablished book of business in the Business Services sector with demonstrated ability to develop new business across a network of corporate relationships, private equity sponsors, lawyers and / or lendersMaintains Series 79, 63 and 24 FINRA license or ability to obtain within 120 days of employmentExperience with privately held and sponsor-backed businessesCommanding knowledge of current market terms and trendsExpertise in project management and client-facing activities, including leading client presentations, business development meetings, developing work plans, planning and execution of work, supervising team and coordinating with other internal and external service providersSuperior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skillsProven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teamsHigh attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindsetTrack record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments$1,200,000 - $3,000,000 a yearIn accordance with pay transparency laws in the City of New York and the State of California, Portage Point provides a good-faith cash compensation range for this position. This range represents the cash compensation (base plus bonus) that the firm reasonably expects to pay upon hire, based on good-faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting. The final compensation within this range will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, education, training, experience and location. In addition to cash compensation, Portage Point may offer comprehensive benefits and equity participation, which are not reflected in the pay range above.Investment Banking Services are offered through Triple P Securities, LLC. Member FINRASIPCWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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