Managing Director, Transaction Opinions - Valuation Advisory

## Managing Director, Transaction Opinions - Valuation Advisory Apply locations:
Los Angeles, CA:
San Francisco, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
r1866
** At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence** **. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values:
Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.
**** Impact You’ll Make:
** Stout is seeking a Managing Director or Director to join our Transaction Opinions practice within the Valuation Advisory group. This senior leadership position represents a key part of Stout’s continued expansion on the West Coast. The ideal candidate is an established professional with a strong reputation in the fairness and solvency opinion market, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to drive business growth.
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* What You’ll Do:

*** Lead and execute fairness and solvency opinion engagements for public and private company transactions.
* Develop and manage new and existing client relationships, including boards of directors, special committees, legal counsel, and executive teams.
* Oversee engagement execution – ensuring analyses, models, and deliverables meet the highest professional standards.
* Set strategic direction for the practice on the West Coast, helping to drive growth initiatives and identify new business opportunities.
* Collaborate with senior firm leadership to expand Stout’s Transaction Opinions platform, enhance operational processes, and strengthen market positioning.
* Mentor and develop professionals across the practice through active coaching, feedback, and leadership.
* Represent Stout through thought leadership, client outreach, and participation in industry events and conferences.
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* What You Bring:

*** 10+ years of professional experience in valuation, investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction opinions.
* Proven track record of business generation and client relationship management, ideally with a portable book of business or strong referral network.
* Demonstrated expertise leading complex opinion and valuation engagements and communicating findings to senior decision-makers.
* Strong technical proficiency in valuation theory, financial modeling, and credit analysis.
* Established leadership skills with experience setting vision, managing teams, and achieving group financial goals.
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required; MBA, CFA, ASA, or similar advanced credentials strongly preferred.
* Entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who embodies Stout’s PACERS values—Positive, Accountable, Committed, Entrepreneurial, Relationship-Focused, and Super Great Communicators.
** How You’ll Thrive:
*** Cultivate a positive, team-oriented approach that fosters collaboration and shared success
* Demonstrate accountability and reliability by consistently delivering high-quality results and meeting expectations
* Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work
* Build meaningful relationships and leverage strong interpersonal skills to create trust and drive outcomes
* Communicate effectively and respond promptly, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholders
* Bring intellectual curiosity and a keen attention to detail to problem-solving and decision-making
* Apply advanced analytical and quantitative skills to uncover insights and drive data-informed strategies
* Leverage a deep understanding of the sell-side execution process to navigate…