Director, Financial Sponsors Coverage

FMI

Director / Managing Director expanding FMI’s financial sponsors coverage across the built environment. Leading revenue generation and managing relationships with private equity firms.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead FMI’s financial sponsors coverage efforts, developing and executing a strategic plan to deepen relationships with private equity firms
Originate and drive revenue opportunities across FMI’s full platform, including M&A advisory, due diligence, strategy, and operational consulting
Serve as primary relationship manager for key sponsor accounts, building long-term, trusted partnerships
Identify and develop opportunities with sponsor-backed portfolio companies across FMI’s sectors
Collaborate with senior leaders across investment banking and consulting to position solutions to clients
Provide market insight and thought leadership on private equity trends, sector dynamics, and investment themes
Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting team growth and capability building
Establish and refine internal processes for sponsor coverage, including coordination, tracking, and reporting
Represent FMI at industry events, conferences, and sponsor meetings to enhance brand visibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
10–15+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, or related advisory roles
Proven track record of originating and executing business with financial sponsors
Deep network within the private equity community, particularly in FMI’s core sectors
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills
Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and ability to identify growth opportunities
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid employee medical insurance
life insurance and LT disability
strong 401(k) plan
PTO
parental leave benefit

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Hard Skills & Tools

M&A advisorydue diligenceoperational consultingbusiness originationfinancial analysisstrategic planningmarket insightthought leadershipprocess refinementreporting

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship managementcommunicationpresentationstrategic thinkingcollaborationmentoringteam developmentcommercial instinctsentrepreneurial mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degree