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Managing Director, SEA - Investment Banking

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
Reporting to the Chairman, the MD - SEA is a senior executive responsible for leading a team of experienced bankers, client relationships, and driving revenue growth. In this leadership role, we are looking for someone to manage a group of high-profile financial sponsors and expand our client's investment banking practice in Southeast Asia region.
  • New role, regional coverage
  • High visibility, high impact

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and entrepreneurial boutique investment bank specializing in high-impact advisory services across restructuring, M&A, capital raising, and strategic financial solutions. With a strong track record of delivering bespoke client outcomes, they pride themselves on agility, deep sector expertise in financial services & Fintech, and a collaborative culture.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chairman, the MD - SEA is a senior executive responsible for leading a team of experienced bankers, client relationships, and driving revenue growth. In this leadership role, we are looking for someone to manage a group of high-profile financial sponsors and expand our client's investment banking practice in Southeast Asia region. This is a pivotal leadership role for a professional with proven transaction execution experience, and a passion for building teams and businesses.

To be successful in this role, you should thrive in a setup where you:

  • Originate and lead complex M&A, capital markets, and strategic advisory transactions.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with C-suite executives, private equity firms, and institutional investors.
  • Drive business development efforts and identify new revenue opportunities.
  • Mentor and lead junior bankers, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Represent the firm externally at industry events and in media engagements.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to shape strategic direction and growth initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

To be a qualified applicant, you have:

  • MBA or Masters in Finance, Economics or another relevant discipline.
  • More than fifteen years in investment banking, with a strong track record in deal-making and client management, with at least ten years in SEA markets.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial modeling, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Deep sector expertise in one or more verticals (e.g., financial services, fintech, technology, consumer, industrials).
  • Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • Strong network of corporate and financial sponsor relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Flexibility to travel.

What's on Offer

Our client operates with a lean team of less than twenty bankers and are looking for a leader who is entrepreneurial and can create direct impact in coaching junior bankers. Given their private ownership, they could be more competitive on performance-based incentives and potentially, a share ownership plan. The firm has a collaborative and intellectually stimulating culture.

Contact
Anurag Garg (Lic No: R1215997 / EA No:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6829379
Phone number
+65 6416 9817

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Capital Markets / Equity
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Anurag Garg (Lic No: R1215997 / EA No:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9817
Job Reference
JN-092025-6829379

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