JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a high-performance Market Coverage Banker whose primary responsibility is sourcing proprietary deal flow and developing deep market expertise within targeted verticals. This is not an execution support role. This is a front-line revenue generation position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and owning a defined industry vertical, building long-term CEO and founder relationships, sourcing debt, equity, and M&A mandates, becoming a recognized market authority within their sector, and driving consistent origination activity into the firm's capital markets team.

Core Responsibilities

1. Deal Origination & Pipeline Development

Proactively source middle-market transactions ($5M-$250M+)
Develop relationships with founders, sponsors, and executives
Identify actionable financing and M&A opportunities before formal processes begin
Generate signed engagement letters
Collaborate with Capital Markets to create financial models, build data rooms, and prep investors materials

2. Vertical Market Expertise

Own and develop a defined industry vertical
Maintain active knowledge of capital markets trends, valuation metrics, active buyers and lenders, and regulatory developments
Publish internal market insights and contribute to thought leadership

3. Relationship Development

Build a long-term network of ("COls"): IB and commercial bankers, attorneys, CPAs, insurance brokers, etc.
Represent the firm at conferences and industry events
Serve primary point of contact for clients through mandate execution

4. Strategic Coverage

Develop target lists within assigned vertical
Maintain disciplined CRM tracking
Conduct ongoing outreach and relationship nurturing
Build multi-year trust-based advisory relationships

Qualifications

Required

2-7+ years experience in investment banking, private credit/equity, commercial banking, or capital markets
Demonstrated ability to source or co-source transactions
Deep industry knowledge within at least one sector
Strong executive presence and communication skills
Ability to independently manage pipeline development

Preferred

Existing portable network within a defined vertical
FINRA Series 79 / 63 (or ability to obtain)
Prior experience at a boutique or middle-market platform
Experience structuring debt, equity, or structured finance transactions

Performance Metrics

Engagement letters signed
Quality and size of sourced mandates
Pipeline consistency
Long-term client retention
Revenue generated from sourced transactions

Compensation: Base Salary, deal bonus, and discretionary bonus

Ideal Profile

Relentless drive: Willingness to work long hours, travel, and outwork others to win mandates, build relationships, and uncover opportunities
Communication: High level of comfort speaking with executives and ability to efficiently advocate and lead within the firm
Organization: Disciplined usage of CRM, Outlook, OneDrive, and structured management systems
Willingness to learn: Market-obsessed with a demonstrated desire to improve skills, industry knowledge, and capital markets fluency daily

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Do you have an existing network that will allow you to generate leads within the first 30 days?
How many hours per week do you expect to work for this position?
Can you build a three-statement model from scratch without AI assistance?

Experience:

IB, capital markets or asset management : 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Boston, MA 02108 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Chronic Capital LLC

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