Managing Director, Investment Banking

An established international investment banking and advisory platform is seeking a senior M&A professional to join its Geneva office as a Managing Director. The firm advises entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, investors and corporates on a broad range of strategic and transaction-related assignments, with a particular focus on cross‑border opportunities and the mid‑market segment.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced banker with deep Swiss market relationships to play a leading role in growing a successful advisory franchise while working alongside an entrepreneurial and highly international team.

Geneva, Switzerland

The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, leading and executing M&A transactions across a range of sectors, while further developing relationships with business owners, corporate clients, financial sponsors and family offices throughout Switzerland.

• Origination and execution of sell‑side, buy‑side and strategic advisory mandates.
• Building and maintaining relationships with entrepreneurs, founders and senior corporate executives.
• Developing a strong pipeline of advisory opportunities across the Swiss mid‑market.
• Leading transaction teams and overseeing execution from mandate through to completion.
• Managing negotiations, client presentations and stakeholder communications.
• Working closely with international colleagues on cross‑border opportunities.
• Supporting the development and mentorship of junior banking professionals.

• Minimum 10 years of investment banking or M&A advisory experience.
• Proven track record advising mid‑cap companies on strategic transactions.
• Strong network of client relationships within Switzerland.
• Demonstrated ability to originate and win new business.
• Experience leading complex domestic and cross‑border M&A transactions.
• Deep understanding of the Swiss corporate and entrepreneurial landscape.
• Excellent commercial judgement, relationship management and execution capabilities.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• French and/or German language skills would be highly advantageous.

• Managing Director, Director, Senior Director or Partner‑level professional.
• Experience gained within a leading investment bank, independent advisory firm or top‑tier boutique.
• Strong exposure to founder‑led businesses, family‑owned companies and mid‑market clients.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the desire to contribute to the growth of a dynamic platform.
• Recognised as a trusted adviser with an established reputation in the Swiss market.

• Senior leadership position within a growing international advisory business.
• Access to clients and counter parties across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• Significant autonomy to build and expand a Swiss coverage franchise.
• Competitive compensation package with attractive performance‑driven upside.
• Entrepreneurial culture with a collaborative and international team environment.
• Exposure to high‑profile, cross‑border mid‑market transactions.