Managing Director Investment Banking Aerospace

One of the oldest middle-market investment banks with over several decades of experience advising public and private companies, as well as private equity firms, is aggressively growing in key sector verticals. Their services include mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, restructuring, and valuations, delivered by sector-focused teams with deep niche industry expertise. The firm operates across some of the largest sectors including but not limited to: Healthcare, Industrials, Technology, and Consumer.

We are partnered with the Industrials team and their Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking platform. They are looking for seasoned Investment Banking MDs with established sector knowledge, network, and relationships.

They are seeking candidates with proven revenue generation experience of approximately $5mn+ in annual M&A advisory fees.

Title – Aerospace Investment Banking MD

Location – New York, LA or DC (open to remote)

Compensation – $250K base + 30–35% revenue sharing

What people are saying:

• Work within a large organization while having autonomy to build and own a niche vertical in Aerospace & Defense
• Opportunity to build a dedicated Aerospace franchise within a growing Industrials platform
• Strong infrastructure and full support from junior banking staff
• Access to multiple advisory products beyond M&A including capital markets, restructuring, and valuation advisory
• Ability to leverage the firm’s national platform and investor network to drive new mandates

Role Overview

Senior Aerospace Investment Banking MD responsible for originating and executing middle-market M&A and strategic advisory transactions across the Aerospace & Aviation ecosystem, while helping scale the firm’s Aerospace & Defense franchise. Coverage areas may include commercial aviation services, aerospace components, MRO, aviation distribution, avionics, and defense-adjacent technologies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Originate, structure, and execute sell-side M&A transactions with enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $500 million (core sweet spot $200 million–$500 million)
• Develop new client relationships and originate advisory mandates with aerospace founders, executives, and private equity sponsors
• Maintain and expand long-standing relationships with strategic acquirers, financial sponsors, and industry executives
• Lead the full transaction lifecycle including strategic positioning, marketing process, buyer outreach, negotiations, and closing
• Deliver high-quality strategic advice and execution excellence, with transaction fees typically in the $1.5–$2 million+ range per engagement
• Build and lead deal teams, mentoring Directors, Vice Presidents, and junior bankers
• Drive new business initiatives across high-growth subsectors within Aerospace & Aviation
• Collaborate with the firm’s capital markets, restructuring, and valuation teams to deliver integrated client solutions
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, investor meetings, and sector events to expand the firm’s presence in the Aerospace market
• Contribute to the overall strategy and continued expansion of the Industrials and Aerospace practice

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of Investment Banking experience with a proven track record of closing M&A transactions in the Aerospace/Aviation sector
• Demonstrated ability to originate $5mn+ in annual advisory fees
• Established niche expertise in Commercial Aviation, Aerospace Services, or Aerospace Components
• Strong network of C-level executives, founders, and private equity investors within the Aerospace ecosystem
• Demonstrated ability to originate and execute deals in the $100 million–$500 million enterprise value range
• Deep understanding of Aerospace industry dynamics, supply chains, and consolidation trends
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the capability to build a sector practice and scale a team
• Exceptional leadership, client management, and communication skills