KeyPartners is partnering with a leading financial institution to identify an experienced Managing Director – Financial Sponsors to strengthen its Investment Banking platform in Italy.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing strategic relationships with leading Private Equity firms and financial sponsors, originating high-value transactions and driving business growth across M&A; advisory and financing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and manage senior-level relationships with Italian and international Private Equity funds and financial sponsors.
- Originate and execute M&A;, leveraged buyout, acquisition financing and recapitalization transactions.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand the institution’s presence within the financial sponsors ecosystem.
- Drive revenue generation through strategic client coverage, transaction origination and cross-selling opportunities.
- Collaborate with M&A;, Leveraged Finance and Capital Markets teams to deliver integrated advisory and financing solutions.
- Lead complex transactions and coordinate multidisciplinary deal teams.





Ideal Candidate Profile

- Extensive experience in Investment Banking, Financial Sponsors Coverage or M&A; Advisory, ideally at Director, Executive Director or Managing Director level.
- Proven track record in transaction origination, execution and revenue generation.
- Established network of relationships with leading Italian and international Private Equity firms.
- Strong understanding of M&A;, leveraged buyouts and acquisition financing.
- Excellent commercial, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, strategic vision and strong leadership capabilities.
- Fluency in Italian and English.

The Opportunity

A senior leadership position offering significant exposure to leading financial sponsors, complex transactions and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of an established Investment Banking platform.

Interested candidates are invited to apply through LinkedIn. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

📌 Managing Director IB (Italia)
🏢 KeyPartners
📍 Italia