CFO Search, Inc. - Nationwide CFO and Finance Executive Search

Director of Capital Markets

Posted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company

  • Job overview

    The Director of Capital Markets will lead execution and syndication for private placements, PIPEs, and IPO mandates, impacting the firm's capital raising efforts within a financial sponsor ecosystem.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves owning the capital stack including pricing, term sheets, syndication, and investor access, contributing to deal execution and firm growth.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The base salary ranges from $100k to $175k depending on experience, with payouts of 50-75% of fee economics, remote work option post-probation, and access to significant deal flow.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 5-12 years of experience in Investment Banking, ECM, or Placement Agent roles and must hold or be eligible for FINRA Series 79, 63, and SIE licenses.

  • Work environment and culture

    The role offers autonomy, visibility, ownership, and a goal-oriented, accomplishment-driven environment with entrepreneurial incentives.

  • Company information

    The company is an emerging investment bank linked to an active financial sponsor, combining buy-side strength with broker-dealer flexibility.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is remote with an optional office setup after the probation period.

  • Unique job features

    The job offers production-based compensation, significant deal flow access, and a strategic leadership role in capital markets execution.

Company overview

CFO Search, Inc. specializes in recruiting top-tier CFOs and finance executives for companies across various industries nationwide. They generate revenue by providing executive search services, leveraging a vast network of candidates and a deep understanding of the financial sector to match clients with ideal candidates. Founded with a commitment to excellence in executive recruitment, CFO Search, Inc. has built a reputation for delivering personalized and effective hiring solutions, ensuring that organizations find the leadership necessary to drive financial success.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in investment banking, ECM, or placement agent roles, focusing on your leadership in capital markets execution and syndication.

  • Emphasize your entrepreneurial mindset, goal orientation, and ability to drive deal production closely tied to compensation, showcasing autonomy and ownership in previous roles.

  • Apply through multiple channels including CFO Search, Inc.'s corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility for the Director of Capital Markets role.

  • Connect with professionals in the capital markets or investment banking divisions at CFO Search, Inc. on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent deals they've facilitated or expressing interest in their approach to syndication and investor access.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'capital markets,' 'private placements,' 'PIPEs,' 'IPO mandates,' 'FINRA Series 79, 63, SIE,' and 'deal syndication' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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