Job Details

• Job Tracking ID:512###-####10
• Job Location:New York, NY
  San Francisco, CA,
  Los Angeles, CA,
  Chicago, IL,
  USA

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms andinvestment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financialsolutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures andAdvanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in LosAngeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless,customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

Turn Your Pipeline Into Immediate Revenue. Lead a VerticalThat Powers the World.

Wedbush Securities is seeking a proven Managing Director to build andlead our Semiconductors & Hardware Investment Banking practice — amission-critical vertical as chips, devices, and advanced systemsdefine the future of everything from AI and defense to cloud,automotive, and industrial tech.

This role is not a ramp-up opportunity. We are seeking a seniorbanker with active M&A or capital markets mandates who wants toplug into a powerful platform and begin producing on day one — withfull autonomy and unmatched financial upside.

If you're ready to build your franchise, monetize your relationships,and own a P&L, this is your seat.

This opportunity is open to candidates throughout the United States,who will report into either our New York City, San Francisco, LosAngeles, or Chicago offices.

Why This Role Is Lucrative and Built for Closers:

• Monetize Now: Bring your live deals or near-term mandates andclose with full execution support
• Aggressive Compensation Structure: Highly competitive base +revenue-based payout with no cap
• Own the Vertical: Lead Semiconductors & Hardware IB — yourclients, your strategy, your team
• National Platform, Boutique Agility: Wedbush offers thecredibility, compliance, and distribution you need — without the red tape
• Explosive Sector Growth: Chips, hardware infrastructure, andsystems tech are fueling deal flow across enterprise, defense, AI,and mobility

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Originate and close high-value M&A, private placements, andstrategic advisory transactions in semiconductors, chip design,computing hardware, sensors, infrastructure, and related verticals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Boards, founders, and CEOs ofgrowth-stage and established hardware and semiconductor companies
• Manage end-to-end deal execution — from pitch and structuring todiligence, negotiation, and closing
• Build and grow a high-impact deal team, with authority to hire anddevelop junior talent
• Shape Wedbush's thought leadership and market visibility in thesemiconductor and hardware space
• Work cross-functionally with capital markets, equity research,institutional sales, and trading to deliver a full suite ofsolutions to clients

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of investment banking experience, ideally with a focuson Semiconductors, Hardware, or Deep Tech
• A robust, active pipeline with mandates or highly qualifiedopportunities in motion
• Proven track record of closing complex M&A or capital marketstransactions ($50M–$500M+)
• Deep relationships with growth-stage founders, strategicacquirers, and tech-focused investors (PE/VC)
• FINRA Series 79, 63 is required; (24 a plus)
• A strong commercial mindset, executive presence, and the drive tobuild a business, not just work in one

What We Offer

What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securitiesoffers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believethat providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageousreward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiplehealth plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching andprofit-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 hasnot been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonableestimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligiblefor additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on thecolleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisionsregarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and aredependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillsets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and otherbusiness and organizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal EmploymentOpportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race,religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status,registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status,marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, geneticinformation, family care or medical leave status, or any otherconsideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or locallaws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived tohave these characteristics or is associated with someone who isperceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a cultureof inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their uniquecontributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.

This position is subject to various laws or regulations that imposerestrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due tocriminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are notlimited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.

Join us and build something lasting in one of the mostessential sectors of the global economy.At Wedbush, you won't just advise on the future — you'll helpcreate it.

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