Managing Director – Investment Banking (IT Services)

Key Information

New York City, NYC

$Competitive

Permanent

Sonya Sharples

A highly regarded, growth-focused investment bank is seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead and expand its IT Services advisory practice in New York.


This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial platform with an established reputation in the middle market, offering significant autonomy, strong execution capabilities, and a collaborative culture. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in originating and executing M&A and capital raising transactions while helping shape the future growth of the technology franchise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Originate and execute M&A, private capital, and strategic advisory mandates within the IT Services sector.
  • Develop and deepen relationships with founder-led businesses, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers.
  • Lead transaction execution from origination through closing, ensuring exceptional client service throughout.
  • Mentor and develop junior bankers while fostering a high-performance, collaborative team environment.
  • Work closely with sector and product specialists to deliver creative, tailored solutions for clients.
  • Contribute to the strategic growth of the firm's Technology Investment Banking practice.

Requirements

  • Proven track record as a Managing Director or Senior Director with meaningful transaction origination responsibilities.
  • Deep sector expertise across IT Services, including areas such as digital transformation, managed services, cloud, cybersecurity, consulting, infrastructure services, or enterprise technology.
  • Strong network of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, financial sponsors, and industry stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to originate and close complex M&A and capital markets transactions.
  • Commercially driven with exceptional relationship-building and leadership skills.
  • FINRA registrations (or ability to obtain them) as required.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a well-capitalised investment bank with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong reputation for delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. The platform offers significant resources, an experienced execution team, and an environment where senior bankers are empowered to build and grow their franchise.

A highly competitive compensation package is available, including market-leading incentive potential aligned with business generation and long-term success.

All enquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Why Work With Oaklands Global?

Oaklands Global has 50 years combined experience supporting candidates at all levels to help identify and secure their next position. At Oaklands Global we manage all applications with the upmost professionalism and confidentiality.

If the above opportunity is of interest to you, please apply today Sonya Sharples in confidence.

Whether your profile is shortlisted to the next step of the application process or not, we will keep you informed by telephone or by email.

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