At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team. Impact You’ll Make: Stout is seeking a Managing Director or Director to join our Transaction Opinions practice within the Valuation Advisory group. This senior leadership position represents a key part of Stout’s continued expansion on the West Coast. The ideal candidate is an established professional with a strong reputation in the fairness and solvency opinion market, deep client relationships, and a proven ability to drive business growth. What You’ll Do: Lead and execute fairness and solvency opinion engagements for public and private company transactions. Develop and manage new and existing client relationships, including boards of directors, special committees, legal counsel, and executive teams. Oversee engagement execution – ensuring analyses, models, and deliverables meet the highest professional standards. Set strategic direction for the practice on the West Coast, helping to drive growth initiatives and identify new business opportunities. Collaborate with senior firm leadership to expand Stout’s Transaction Opinions platform, enhance operational processes, and strengthen market positioning. Mentor and develop professionals across the practice through active coaching, feedback, and leadership. Represent Stout through thought leadership, client outreach, and participation in industry events and conferences. What You Bring: 10+ years of professional experience in valuation, investment banking, corporate finance, or transaction opinions. Proven track record of business generation and client relationship management, ideally with a portable book of business or strong referral network. Demonstrated expertise leading complex opinion and valuation engagements and communicating findings to senior decision-makers. Strong technical proficiency in valuation theory, financial modeling, and credit analysis. Established leadership skills with experience setting vision, managing teams, and achieving group financial goals. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required; MBA, CFA, ASA, or similar advanced credentials strongly preferred. Entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who embodies Stout’s PACERS values—Positive, Accountable, Committed, Entrepreneurial, Relationship-Focused, and Super Great Communicators. How You’ll Thrive: Cultivate a positive, team-oriented approach that fosters collaboration and shared success Demonstrate accountability and reliability by consistently delivering high-quality results and meeting expectations Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work Build meaningful relationships and leverage strong interpersonal skills to create trust and drive outcomes Communicate effectively and respond promptly, ensuring clarity and alignment with stakeholders Bring intellectual curiosity and a keen attention to detail to problem-solving and decision-making Apply advanced analytical and quantitative skills to uncover insights and drive data-informed strategies Leverage a deep understanding of the sell-side execution process to navigate complex transactions and achieve optimal results Why Stout? At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Stout is required by applicable state and local laws to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The range for this role considers several factors including but not limited to prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $200,000.00 - $500,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits. At Stout, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of expertise, you'll find the challenges, collaboration, and support that fuel real growth. We invest in our people because we know that exceptional client service starts with how we take care of our own. We reward outstanding performance, encourage continuous learning, and foster a culture where different perspectives strengthen our work and our team. Additional Information Benefits Who We Are Firm Culture and History Stout is committed to providing an alternative way to express your interest in our job opportunities if a disability inhibits you from applying online.  Please call us at 248-208-8800 to communicate that you are utilizing this accommodation to express interest in a specific open position.  Please reference the job code to help us process your request. Please understand that this option is only available to those in need of an accommodation related to a disability.  All other requests regarding status of an application or a resume will not be provided by the use of this phone number.

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