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Location:
175 S 3rd Street, Columbus Ohio
Job Summary
Managing Directors in Public Finance are experienced senior bankers with proven client relationship skills, extensive product knowledge, technical expertise, and strong transaction execution capabilities. They are often responsible for handling all client meetings, including those involving negotiations on pricing or structure of a financing. Managing Directors serve as key contacts for many clients, including senior C-suite executives in the Affordable Housing industry. Individuals in this role are widely recognized as industry experts and consistently high performers, typically with 10+ years of experience in Public Finance.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the origination, structuring, and distribution of Public Finance solutions to borrowers within the Affordable Housing sector
- Networks inside and outside of the company to broaden business knowledge and increase personal effectiveness; involvement in industry-related associations; establishes a network within the financial community
- Acts as primary banker and advisor for major clients
- Adds new dimension to the client relationship by creatively drawing on the full resources of the company
- Keeps abreast of emerging client trends
- Gathers information to understand client strategies and their view of market opportunities
- Modifies proposals or plans to deal with clients’ concerns and incorporate clients’ suggestions
- Develops and maintains important client relationships and generates revenues from these relationships
- Demonstrates the organization’s value to clients in terms of clients’ financial strategies and measures
- Identifies ways that the organization’s product, sales, and service units work together to deliver value
- Searches actively for ways to contribute to client profitability
- Develops and maintains partnerships with all peers in Public Sector and Fixed Income to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
- Provides technical and developmental support to more junior individuals on the team
- Assembles a balanced, diverse team to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
- Makes a systematic analysis to determine the cause of a problem and identify constraints before recommending action; acts decisively to implement solutions, resolves crisis, and follows up to assure resolution
- Demonstrates an understanding of what is working, what is not working, and how to improve; searches actively for efficiencies in the way the organization services clients
- Internal and external recognition of expertise
- Executes strategy within corporate guidelines and policies
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- OR equivalent experience (required)
Work Experience
- 10+ years of relevant banking experience, with proven client relationship/sales abilities in the focus sectors within Public Finance (required)
- Proven and experienced in investment banking and capable of complete independent activity, including origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex transactions (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- FINRA License S7 (required)
- FINRA License S63 (required)
Skills
- Possesses broad product knowledge and specific technical expertise
- Exceptional at developing and maintaining important client relationships and generating revenues from these relationships
- Ability to articulate our products and services to clients
- Possesses superior client relationship management, marketing presentation, and sales skills, in addition to extensive knowledge of products and markets; communicates proactively with traders, sales reps, and clients
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks in deal execution
- Leads diverse teams and provides strategic direction and mentorship
- Develops and executes strategies aligned with client goals and market trends
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives
- Oversees financial planning and revenue forecasting for client mandates
- Manages complex transactions from origination through execution
- Contributes to internal policy improvements and client advisory frameworks
- Deep expertise in structuring and distributing public sector financing solutions
Core Competencies
- All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands
- General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
Travel
- Occasional travel to include overnight stay.
Work Location Category
- Hybrid (Sales)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $165,000.00 - $345,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
Location:
175 S 3rd Street, Columbus Ohio
Job Summary
Managing Directors in Public Finance are experienced senior bankers with proven client relationship skills, extensive product knowledge, technical expertise, and strong transaction execution capabilities. They are often responsible for handling all client meetings, including those involving negotiations on pricing or structure of a financing. Managing Directors serve as key contacts for many clients, including senior C-suite executives in the Affordable Housing industry. Individuals in this role are widely recognized as industry experts and consistently high performers, typically with 10+ years of experience in Public Finance.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the origination, structuring, and distribution of Public Finance solutions to borrowers within the Affordable Housing sector
- Networks inside and outside of the company to broaden business knowledge and increase personal effectiveness; involvement in industry-related associations; establishes a network within the financial community
- Acts as primary banker and advisor for major clients
- Adds new dimension to the client relationship by creatively drawing on the full resources of the company
- Keeps abreast of emerging client trends
- Gathers information to understand client strategies and their view of market opportunities
- Modifies proposals or plans to deal with clients’ concerns and incorporate clients’ suggestions
- Develops and maintains important client relationships and generates revenues from these relationships
- Demonstrates the organization’s value to clients in terms of clients’ financial strategies and measures
- Identifies ways that the organization’s product, sales, and service units work together to deliver value
- Searches actively for ways to contribute to client profitability
- Develops and maintains partnerships with all peers in Public Sector and Fixed Income to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
- Provides technical and developmental support to more junior individuals on the team
- Assembles a balanced, diverse team to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
- Makes a systematic analysis to determine the cause of a problem and identify constraints before recommending action; acts decisively to implement solutions, resolves crisis, and follows up to assure resolution
- Demonstrates an understanding of what is working, what is not working, and how to improve; searches actively for efficiencies in the way the organization services clients
- Internal and external recognition of expertise
- Executes strategy within corporate guidelines and policies
- Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
- Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
- OR equivalent experience (required)
Work Experience
- 10+ years of relevant banking experience, with proven client relationship/sales abilities in the focus sectors within Public Finance (required)
- Proven and experienced in investment banking and capable of complete independent activity, including origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex transactions (required)
Licenses and Certifications
- FINRA License S7 (required)
- FINRA License S63 (required)
Skills
- Possesses broad product knowledge and specific technical expertise
- Exceptional at developing and maintaining important client relationships and generating revenues from these relationships
- Ability to articulate our products and services to clients
- Possesses superior client relationship management, marketing presentation, and sales skills, in addition to extensive knowledge of products and markets; communicates proactively with traders, sales reps, and clients
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks in deal execution
- Leads diverse teams and provides strategic direction and mentorship
- Develops and executes strategies aligned with client goals and market trends
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives
- Oversees financial planning and revenue forecasting for client mandates
- Manages complex transactions from origination through execution
- Contributes to internal policy improvements and client advisory frameworks
- Deep expertise in structuring and distributing public sector financing solutions
Core Competencies
- All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands
- General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
Travel
- Occasional travel to include overnight stay.
Work Location Category
- Hybrid (Sales)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $165,000.00 - $345,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BDO23
- KPMG22
- CBIZ21
- EisnerAmper12
- Aon11
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing108
- Consulting & Professional Services91
- Banking & Financial Services57
- Investment & Asset Management57
- Technology & Software33
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in managing director jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial accountability at a business-unit level
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing cross-functional or multi-site teams
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Experience developing and executing multi-year strategic plans
Tips for Your Managing Director Job Search
Quantify your P&L ownership clearly
Managing director candidates who name the exact revenue, budget, or headcount they oversaw move faster through screening than those who use vague terms like 'led large teams.' Pull specific figures from your annual reviews or financial reports and put them front and center on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists managing director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to each sector
A managing director resume for a private equity-backed firm reads differently than one for a healthcare system or a media company. Reframe your accomplishments in the language each sector uses: EBITDA growth for finance, patient outcomes or cost-per-case for healthcare, audience metrics for media.
Build a board-ready narrative beforehand
At this level, interviewers often ask how you present strategy to a board or executive committee. Prepare two or three examples where you translated operational complexity into a clear executive recommendation. Showing you can manage up is as important as managing down.
Negotiate scope before salary in final rounds
Managing director offers hinge on budget authority, headcount control, and reporting lines as much as base compensation. Before the final conversation, clarify what P&L you will own and how many direct reports you will have. Misaligned scope is the most common reason managing directors leave within 18 months.
Follow up with a 90-day plan after interviews
Sending a brief 90-day plan to your interview panel within 48 hours of a final-round meeting signals strategic readiness and seriousness. Outline the three priorities you would focus on in your first quarter based on what you learned during the process. Most managing director candidates skip this step entirely.
Managing Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most managing directors?
The companies hiring the most managing directors right now include BDO, KPMG, and CBIZ, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest in financial services, healthcare systems, and large professional services firms.
How many managing director jobs are remote?
About 27% of managing director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most on-site requirements tied to operational roles that oversee physical locations or large in-person teams. Managing directors in strategy, business development, and client advisory functions are most likely to have remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a managing director?
Most managing directors move up through director or VP-level roles after consistently owning a measurable business outcome, such as a product line, regional market, or client portfolio. Building a record of growing revenue, leading through organizational change, and influencing at the executive level matters more than any single credential. An MBA can accelerate the path in finance and consulting, but operational results carry more weight in most industries.
Can you get hired as a managing director without prior experience at that level?
Getting hired as a managing director without the exact title on your resume is possible if you can show you have functionally done the work. Candidates who have led a significant P&L, managed a team through a major transition, or owned a strategic initiative end-to-end are seriously considered even without the formal designation. Targeting companies going through growth, restructuring, or a leadership transition increases your chances because those organizations often promote based on demonstrated capability rather than title history.
What does the managing director interview process look like?
The managing director interview process typically runs four to six rounds and includes a screening call with HR, competency interviews with the hiring executive and cross-functional peers, a case study or strategic presentation, and a final conversation with senior leadership or a board member. References and background checks are thorough at this level. The presentation round, where you are asked to diagnose a business problem and present a recommendation, is often the deciding stage.
Where can I find and apply to managing director jobs?
You can find and apply to managing director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, seniority level, and functional focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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