Managing Director, Investment Banking - Crypto & Blockchain - Wedbush : Job Details

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.

Managing Director, Investment Banking - Crypto & Blockchain

• Originate, lead, and close M&A and private placement transactions across crypto infrastructure, tokenization, DeFi, fintech, Web3, and AI
• Provide strategic advisory to high-growth clients—from early-stage disruptors to late-stage unicorns
• Leverage existing investor relationships (crypto-native funds, VCs, digital asset managers, institutional capital) to drive capital formation
• Manage the full deal lifecycle—from origination and pitch through execution and closing
• Build and lead your own high-performing deal team
• Collaborate across research, trading, and capital markets to maximize value for clients
• Be a public thought leader at the forefront of Web3 and digital asset finance

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• 10+ years of investment banking experience with a focus on tech, crypto, fintech, or blockchain
• A track record of sourcing and closing $50M–$500M+ transactions — capital raises, M&A, SPVs, and hybrid structures
• A robust, near-term pipeline of live or qualified mandates
• Deep relationships across the crypto capital ecosystem: investors, operators, founders, and family offices
• FINRA Series 79, 63 required; 24 preferred
• Mastery of strategic advisory, valuation, modeling, and execution
• Entrepreneurial mindset, execution horsepower, and the hunger to build something lasting

• Immediate monetization of your deal pipeline — hit the ground running with real support
• Top-tier compensation and revenue share tied directly to your performance
• Full autonomy to build your Crypto & Blockchain IB practice within a respected national platform
• Dedicated execution resources and access to Wedbush's full-service investment banking infrastructure
• Flexibility to work from any major financial hub, backed by a tech-forward, entrepreneurial culture
• Senior-level visibility and firmwide influence

This role offers a competitive compensation package with the potential for discretionary incentive compensation based on performance, skill, experience, licensure, and business needs. The reported range is a reasonable estimate and may vary by location.

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 identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. WS fosters an inclusive culture where all colleagues are valued and have equal opportunities to succeed.

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