Managing Director

Job Description

Introduction: Peloton Search Partners is a specialized recruitment firm, focused on finance and investment. Our clients are well-known firms in investment banking, real estate investment, private equity (and portco's), private debt, pension funds, asset management, family offices, and venture capital. Background: Our client (the "Firm") is a leading independent full-service Canadian investment bank. The Firm has full capital markets capabilities, including advisory, capital markets, equity research, and institutional sales & trading services to mid-market companies. The Firm also benefits from a sizeable wealth management platform with ~500 employees nationwide and ~$10 billion in AUM. Role Overview: We are recruiting an experienced Managing Director to focus on private company coverage efforts in the Toronto office. This individual will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with private company owners, family offices, and private equity firms, while originating and executing M&A and capital-raising transactions. Key Responsibilities: Private Company Coverage & Business Development Originate new mandates by developing relationships with private companies, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses across Canada Maintain and expand a network of referral sources including private equity firms, family offices, accountants, lawyers, and wealth managers Advise business owners on strategic alternatives including growth capital, recapitalizations, acquisitions, divestitures, and full company sales Strong ability to network within the Firm's wealth management network to generate deal flow Deal Origination & Execution Lead full lifecycle of transactions: pitch, structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and closing Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering independent, trusted advice Manage internal deal teams and ensure high-quality deliverables, including presentations, information memoranda, and valuation analyses Qualifications & Experience 10 years investment banking/advisory experience, focused on private company transactions Established relationships with entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and private equity Track record of originating and executing middle-market M&A and financing transactions Highly organized, willing to hustle, business development minded, entrepreneurial mindset Deep transaction experience in one or more sectors relevant to the Firm (such as diversified industrials, manufacturing, consumer, technology). Strong negotiation skills and ability to navigate complex private company dynamics, including multi-stakeholder decision-making Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree an asset