Managing Director, Investment Banking - Crypto & Blockchain
Apply NowCompany: Wedbush Securities
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
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.
Power the Next Digital Frontier. Lead the Deals That Define the Future.
At Wedbush Securities, we've been at the forefront of innovation in finance for 70 years. Now, we're doubling down on the next wave - blockchain, digital assets, crypto infrastructure, Web3, and the decentralized economy. We are seeking an elite Managing Director to lead and build out our Crypto & Blockchain Investment Banking franchise - someone with vision, velocity, and the track record to lead high-impact deals in the digital asset ecosystem.
This is a unique opportunity to own a market-defining vertical at a top-tier platform, with full support, full autonomy, and real revenue upside.
Your Mission: Build the Premier Crypto Investment Banking Franchise
As Managing Director, you will:
Experience and Skills
Job Benefits
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.
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 https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview
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.
This is more than a role - it's a rare opportunity to become a builder, a dealmaker, and a voice in one of the fastest-growing sectors in finance.
Ready to define the next era of investment banking?
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.
Power the Next Digital Frontier. Lead the Deals That Define the Future.
At Wedbush Securities, we've been at the forefront of innovation in finance for 70 years. Now, we're doubling down on the next wave - blockchain, digital assets, crypto infrastructure, Web3, and the decentralized economy. We are seeking an elite Managing Director to lead and build out our Crypto & Blockchain Investment Banking franchise - someone with vision, velocity, and the track record to lead high-impact deals in the digital asset ecosystem.
This is a unique opportunity to own a market-defining vertical at a top-tier platform, with full support, full autonomy, and real revenue upside.
Your Mission: Build the Premier Crypto Investment Banking Franchise
As Managing Director, you will:
- Originate and lead complex M&A and private placement transactions for companies across the crypto and blockchain ecosystem - from infrastructure and tokenization to fintech, DeFi, gaming, and AI crossovers
- Serve as a trusted advisor to visionary founders, CEOs, and boards navigating massive change, capital needs, and growth strategy
- Tap into your deep relationships across crypto-native and institutional investors, digital asset managers, blockchain-focused VCs, and hedge funds
- Own the full transaction lifecycle: client origination, pitch strategy, execution, negotiation, and closing - with elite support and full access to our platform
- Lead and mentor a high-performing deal team, with room to hire and build your own bench
- Collaborate across equity research, institutional sales, and trading to drive firmwide synergy and deliver holistic client solutions
- Serve as a public-facing thought leader and brand ambassador at major Web3, digital asset, and fintech conferences
Experience and Skills
- 10+ years of investment banking experience, including deep exposure to crypto, blockchain, or frontier tech
- Demonstrated ability to originate and close high-profile transactions
- Visionary dealmaker with an entrepreneurial mindset - able to build, scale, and lead a new vertical
- A powerful network across the digital asset investor landscape and crypto-native operator ecosystem
- Mastery of financial modeling, valuation, corporate finance, and strategic advisory
- FINRA Series 79 license required
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or other advanced credentials preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
- Passion for innovation, disruptive technology, and shaping the future of finance
Job Benefits
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 https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview
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.
This is more than a role - it's a rare opportunity to become a builder, a dealmaker, and a voice in one of the fastest-growing sectors in finance.
Ready to define the next era of investment banking?