Managing Director

Managing Director, Corporate & Investment Banking Search
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Madison-Davis is looking for a proven search leader to build and lead a dedicated front-office Corporate & Investment Banking practice.This is a senior-level opportunity for someone who knows the CIB market, has a track record of generating revenue, and wants to build a meaningful business with the backing of an established financial services search firm.This is not simply another production seat. The person joining us will have real ownership over the strategy, client development, execution, and long-term growth of the practice.The OpportunityYou will build and lead a search practice focused on front-office talent across Corporate and Investment Banking.The platform is already in place:More than 50 years of experience in financial services recruitingDeep, established relationships across banks and financial institutionsA strong recruiting and delivery infrastructureFinancial backing to support the transition and growth of the practiceA leadership team committed to building a significant CIB search businessWhat we are looking for is the right leader to take ownership of the market and scale it.What You Will Be DoingBuild and grow a front-office Corporate & Investment Banking search practiceDevelop new client relationships across investment banks, commercial banks, and other sell-side financial institutionsLead searches across investment banking, corporate banking, capital markets, credit, and related front-office functionsPartner with senior leadership to define the go-to-market strategy and long-term growth planManage and expand existing relationships across the Madison-Davis client baseEstablish yourself as a visible, credible leader within the CIB search marketHire, mentor, and develop a team as the practice growsMaintain personal production while building a scalable business around youWhat We Are Looking ForA proven track record in Corporate & Investment Banking recruiting or front-office financial services searchStrong knowledge of the sell-side banking marketEstablished relationships across investment banks, commercial banks, or related financial institutionsDemonstrated success generating revenue and developing client relationshipsExperience leading high-level searches across front-office banking functionsThe ability to operate credibly with senior candidates and clientsAn entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in building a businessExperience at the Director, Managing Director, Partner, or equivalent levelThe StructureThis is a Partner-track opportunity that includes:A highly competitive base salaryAn aggressive commission structure tied to personal and team productionProfit shareFinancial support during the transition and buildout periodThe autonomy to shape and operate the practiceLong-term upside directly connected to the business you buildWhy This RoleMost senior recruiting opportunities ask someone to step into an existing structure and operate within it.This opportunity is different.It is designed for someone who wants:Ownership over a defined marketThe ability to build a practice around their own relationships and expertiseThe backing of an established firm without the limitations of a large corporate platformA direct path to profit share and partnershipLong-term financial upside tied to the value they createAbout Madison-DavisMadison-Davis is an executive search and staffing firm specializing in financial services and technology.For more than 50 years, we have built deep relationships across the financial services market and developed a reputation for specialized expertise, strong execution, and long-term client partnerships. xzbcwsv We are continuing to invest in our platform and are looking for the right leader to build our Corporate & Investment Banking search practice into a meaningful part of the firm.