Job Description

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.
Where Market Leadership Meets Sector Mastery
Wedbush Securities is one of the largest and most respected securities firms and investment banks in the nation, with a 70-year legacy of excellence. We provide cutting-edge financial solutions across Wealth Management, Capital Markets, and Prime Services. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with a national footprint of 100+ offices, we are building the future of finance - and we want top-tier dealmakers to build it with us.
This Is Not a Learning Role, it's a Launchpad
We are seeking a Managing Director - Investment Banking with deep expertise in Cybersecurity & Software. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an established banker ready to own a vertical, drive high-profile deals, and build a franchise from the ground up. You'll be empowered with full platform support, institutional firepower, and the compensation structure to reap the rewards of your origination success.
The Opportunity:
Shape the future of cybersecurity and enterprise software investment banking at a time when the market is hungry for capital, consolidation, and innovation. From next-gen SaaS to AI-driven security infrastructure, this vertical is exploding - and we're ready to lead it.
Why This Role is Different (and Lucrative):

• A Greenfield Opportunity, Backed by Gravitas: Build and lead your own cybersecurity & software vertical under the umbrella of a full-service investment bank with decades of market credibility
• Elite Deal Autonomy: Originate and execute sophisticated M&A and capital raise transactions ($50M-$500M+) across a dynamic and capital-thirsty sector
• Compensation That Reflects Results: Competitive base salary + aggressive payout on originated and closed business. No caps. No ceiling. Real equity
• Full-Stack Institutional Platform: Leverage deep research, trading, sales, and capital markets infrastructure to deliver end-to-end client solutions
• Legacy-Defining Leadership: Shape the go-to team in cybersecurity and software IB. Build, mentor, and scale a practice that will define your career

What You'll Do:

• Lead the origination and execution of M&A and private placement transactions in cybersecurity, SaaS, infrastructure software, DevSecOps, and cloud-native platforms
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to founders, CEOs, boards, and institutional investors navigating growth, capital strategy, and exits
• Cultivate and expand a robust network of relationships with venture capital firms, growth equity funds, PE sponsors, and corporate development teams
• Build and mentor a high-performing junior team to support transaction execution, modeling, and pitch development
• Represent Wedbush at major industry conferences and media outlets as a thought leader in software and security banking
• Collaborate with our internal research, sales, and trading desks to deliver holistic, cross-platform solutions to clients

Experience and Skills
What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of investment banking experience at a leading global or boutique IB platform required
• Demonstrated ability to originate and close complex, high-profile transactions - M&A, capital raises, strategic advisory
• Direct experience or deep interest in cybersecurity, software, or enterprise IT
• A strong personal network of institutional investors, VCs, PE firms, and fintech operators
• Advanced expertise in corporate finance, valuation, modeling, and transaction structuring
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 required; Series 24 a plus
• Highly entrepreneurial mindset, leadership presence, and the drive to build something industry-defining

What We Offer
What Wedbush Offers You
As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.
Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here
This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.
Ready to Build the Future of Banking?
If you're a senior banker who thrives on deal velocity, complex mandates, and shaping where capital flows next - this is your platform. Join Wedbush and become a market leader in one of the most dynamic, capital-intensive sectors of our time.

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