Head of Advisory, Capital Markets

Breakwater Capital Markets is seeking an exceptional senior leader to serve as Head of Advisory , with responsibility for setting the strategic direction, accelerating the growth, and leading the delivery of our capital markets advisory business.

This is a defining leadership role for an accomplished advisor with deep capital markets expertise, sharp commercial instincts, and an established track record of counseling CEOs, CFOs, boards, and senior leadership teams on their most consequential market-facing opportunities and challenges.

The Head of Advisory will lead a distinctive business at the intersection of corporate strategy, capital markets, valuation, investor intelligence, and transaction and financial communications. The mandate spans the development of our advisory value proposition, the cultivation of senior client relationships, the origination and execution of high-value engagements, and the continued expansion of our capabilities and market presence.

A core priority will be to strengthen Breakwater Capital Markets’ position as a trusted advisor to corporate leadership on matters that shape investor perception, market confidence, and long-term shareholder value.

We are looking for a leader who combines the intellectual rigor and judgment of a senior advisor with the entrepreneurial ambition and commercial discipline to build an enduring, market-leading advisory franchise.

Breakwater Capital Markets advises top public companies, private corporations, coalitions, and institutions on complex strategic, financial, and reputational challenges.

Our Capital Markets business brings together sophisticated strategic counsel, rigorous financial and valuation analysis, and differentiated investor intelligence to help companies understand and influence how they are perceived and valued by the global investment community.

We believe effective capital markets advisory begins with a deep understanding of the relationship between business strategy, financial performance, investor expectations, and market valuation. Our work helps leadership teams develop credible investment narratives, identify and address gaps in market understanding, strengthen relationships with investors, and communicate their long-term value creation ambitions with clarity and conviction.

Our proprietary investor intelligence platform, Intrinsic, provides a distinctive foundation for insight-led advisory, connecting rigorous research and market understanding with strategic recommendations and executive-level counsel.

As Head of Advisory, you will have overall leadership responsibility for Breakwater Capital Markets' advisory offering, ensuring that our work consistently delivers keen strategic insight, sophisticated counsel, and tangible value for clients.

You will serve as a senior advisor to corporate leadership teams on a broad range of capital markets issues, from equity positioning and investor engagement to strategic transformation, financial narrative development, and critical investor-facing events.

Beyond your direct client responsibilities, you will shape the firm's advisory strategy, develop new capabilities, build and deepen relationships, lead business development, and establish the standards of excellence that define our work.

The role requires an individual capable of operating with equal effectiveness in the boardroom, in the market, and in the leadership of a growing advisory business.

• Define and lead the strategic direction of Breakwater Capital Markets’ advisory business, establishing a differentiated market proposition and a clear agenda for growth.
• Build and scale a premium advisory platform that…