Managing Director

Peloton Search Partners is a specialized recruitment firm, focused on finance and investment. Our clients are well-known firms in investment banking, real estate investment, private equity (and portco's), private debt, pension funds, asset management, family offices, and venture capital. Our client (the "Firm") is a

leading independent full-service Canadian investment bank.

The Firm has full capital markets capabilities, including advisory, capital markets, equity research, and institutional sales & trading services to mid-market companies. The Firm partners with entrepreneurs, family-owned and founder-led businesses, private equity sponsors, and growth companies across Canada. Their platform combines deep-sector expertise with M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory. The Firm's capital markets team has

Role Overview

The Firm is seeking an experienced

Managing Director

to focus on private company coverage efforts in the Toronto office. This individual will focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with private company owners, family offices, and private equity firms, while originating and executing M&A and capital-raising transactions. The successful candidate will combine proven deal execution skills with a strong business development track record and an ability to be a trusted advisor to private companies navigating growth, succession, or liquidity events. Key Responsibilities

Private Company Coverage & Business Development Originate new mandates by developing relationships with private companies, entrepreneurs, and family-owned businesses across Canada Maintain and expand a network of referral sources including private equity firms, family offices, accountants, lawyers, and wealth managers Advise business owners on strategic alternatives including growth capital, recapitalizations, acquisitions, divestitures, and full company sales Strong ability to network within the Firm's wealth management network to generate deal flow Deal Origination & Execution Lead full lifecycle of transactions: pitch, structuring, negotiation, due diligence, and closing Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering independent, trusted advice Manage internal deal teams and ensure high-quality deliverables, including presentations, information memoranda, and valuation analyses Mentor junior and mid-level bankers, fostering technical expertise, client-focused judgment Contribute to growth of Firm's private company coverage; shaping strategy and sector focus Qualifications & Experience

10+ years of investment banking or advisory experience, with focus on private company transactions in Canada Established relationships with entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses, and private equity investors Proven track record of originating, executing, and closing middle-market M&A and financing transactions Highly organized, willing to hustle, business development minded, entrepreneurial mindset Deep transaction experience in one or more sectors relevant to the Firm (such as diversified industrials, manufacturing, consumer, technology) Strong negotiation skills and ability to navigate complex private company dynamics, including multi-stakeholder decision-making Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship building skills in order to develop, manage and leverage relationships with clients and internal business partners Unquestioned professionalism, ethics and reputation Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree an asset Seniority level

Executive Employment type

Full-time Job function

Business Development and Finance

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