Industrials Investment Banking Director

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. We advise private and public corporations and debt and equity sponsors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, valuations and opinions, real estate, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York, and real estate offices in Chicago and Cleveland. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in 30 countries around the world. On every engagement, our clients receive senior-level attention from experienced bankers who bring a wealth of industry knowledge, transaction expertise, and deep relationships with key players in a broad range of industries.

Our success and growth is due to the expertise, passion, and commitment of our team. We value our employees and invest in their development, recognizing that their talent is the foundation of the exceptional service we deliver to BGL clients.

The Industrials team at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is seeking an Investment Banking Director to join the platform. BGL’s growing Industrials team focuses on several key areas: Aerospace & Defense, Building Products, Diversified Industrials, Engineered Equipment, Industrial Technology, Metals and Mining, etc. This opportunity is open to our offices in Cleveland, OH, Chicago, IL or New York, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Support senior bankers in transaction execution and client management
• Lead day-to-day execution of transactions
• Manage deal team junior bankers and review their work product
• Leads development of key engagement marketing materials, including but not limited to: detailed financial and valuation models, memorandums and other transaction related materials.
• Assists with identification of potential investors, lenders, buyers, and acquisition targets
• Manage transaction execution timeline
• Supports with business development efforts
• Provides mentorship to junior banking team members

Qualifications:

• Seven or more years of experience focused on mergers and acquisitions investment banking, preferably within Aerospace and Defense.
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Strong sell-side M&A experience, as well as experience in buy-side and capital raising transactions
• FINRA Licenses 63 & 79
• Proven track record of strong transaction execution including new business presentations, financial analysis, transaction marketing documents and preparation of other related materials
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and organization skills

Work Requirements:

• BGL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience and the location where this position may be filled.

Full-Time Salary Range

$275,000 — $275,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

BGL is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

BGL cares about our employees. We offer generous benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k with employer match, paid holidays, cell phone reimbursement, and more.