Senior Analyst, Equity Research - Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.
Drive the Deals Defining the Future of Finance - With a Platform Built for Closers
At Wedbush Securities, we don't just follow trends - we invest in paradigm shifts. With over 70 years of leadership in financial markets and innovation, we are now focused on building the market-leading Investment Banking platform for crypto, blockchain, Web3, and digital asset infrastructure.
We are seeking a Managing Director who is already operating at the highest level - a proven investment banker with a ready-to-go pipeline, deep client and investor relationships, and a consistent record of closing high-value transactions.
If you're ready to monetize your deal flow from day one, build a vertical with complete autonomy, and earn meaningful upside in a hypergrowth market - we want to talk.
This is Not a Learning Role - It is a Launchpad
We are only considering experienced, currently active investment bankers who are ready to transact from day one. This is an opportunity to own a vertical and build real equity - not a junior ramp-up or business development role.
This opportunity is open to candidates throughout the United States, who will report into either our New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Chicago offices.
This Role Offers:
• Immediate monetization of your deal pipeline - hit the ground running with real support
• Top-tier compensation and revenue share tied directly to your performance
• Full autonomy to build your Crypto & Blockchain IB practice within a respected national platform
• Dedicated execution resources and access to Wedbush's full-service investment banking infrastructure
• Flexibility to work from any major financial hub, backed by a tech-forward, entrepreneurial culture
• Senior-level visibility and firmwide influence
Your Mission: Build the #1 Crypto Investment Banking Franchise
You will:
• Originate, lead, and close M&A and private placement transactions across crypto infrastructure, tokenization, DeFi, fintech, Web3, and AI
• Provide strategic advisory to high-growth clients - from early-stage disruptors to late-stage unicorns
• Leverage your existing investor relationships (crypto-native funds, VCs, digital asset managers, institutional capital) to drive capital formation
• Manage the full deal lifecycle - from origination and pitch through execution and closing
• Build and lead your own high-performing deal team
• Collaborate across research, trading, and capital markets to maximize value for clients
• Be a public thought leader at the forefront of Web3 and digital asset finance
Experience and Skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• 10+ years of investment banking experience with a focus on tech, crypto, fintech, or blockchain
• A track record of sourcing and closing $50M-$500M+ transactions - capital raises, M&A, SPVs, and hybrid structures
• A robust, near-term pipeline of live or qualified mandates
• Deep relationships across the crypto capital ecosystem: investors, operators, founders, and family offices
• FINRA Series 79, 63 required; 24 preferred
• Mastery of strategic advisory, valuation, modeling, and execution
• Entrepreneurial mindset, execution horsepower, and the hunger to build something lasting
What We Offer
What Wedbush Offers You
As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.
Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview
This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.
This is more than a role - it's a rare opportunity to become a builder, a dealmaker, and a voice in one of the fastest-growing sectors in finance.
Ready to define the next era of investment banking?
Apply Now
Apply Now
Drive the Deals Defining the Future of Finance - With a Platform Built for Closers
At Wedbush Securities, we don't just follow trends - we invest in paradigm shifts. With over 70 years of leadership in financial markets and innovation, we are now focused on building the market-leading Investment Banking platform for crypto, blockchain, Web3, and digital asset infrastructure.
We are seeking a Managing Director who is already operating at the highest level - a proven investment banker with a ready-to-go pipeline, deep client and investor relationships, and a consistent record of closing high-value transactions.
If you're ready to monetize your deal flow from day one, build a vertical with complete autonomy, and earn meaningful upside in a hypergrowth market - we want to talk.
This is Not a Learning Role - It is a Launchpad
We are only considering experienced, currently active investment bankers who are ready to transact from day one. This is an opportunity to own a vertical and build real equity - not a junior ramp-up or business development role.
This opportunity is open to candidates throughout the United States, who will report into either our New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Chicago offices.
This Role Offers:
• Immediate monetization of your deal pipeline - hit the ground running with real support
• Top-tier compensation and revenue share tied directly to your performance
• Full autonomy to build your Crypto & Blockchain IB practice within a respected national platform
• Dedicated execution resources and access to Wedbush's full-service investment banking infrastructure
• Flexibility to work from any major financial hub, backed by a tech-forward, entrepreneurial culture
• Senior-level visibility and firmwide influence
Your Mission: Build the #1 Crypto Investment Banking Franchise
You will:
• Originate, lead, and close M&A and private placement transactions across crypto infrastructure, tokenization, DeFi, fintech, Web3, and AI
• Provide strategic advisory to high-growth clients - from early-stage disruptors to late-stage unicorns
• Leverage your existing investor relationships (crypto-native funds, VCs, digital asset managers, institutional capital) to drive capital formation
• Manage the full deal lifecycle - from origination and pitch through execution and closing
• Build and lead your own high-performing deal team
• Collaborate across research, trading, and capital markets to maximize value for clients
• Be a public thought leader at the forefront of Web3 and digital asset finance
Experience and Skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• 10+ years of investment banking experience with a focus on tech, crypto, fintech, or blockchain
• A track record of sourcing and closing $50M-$500M+ transactions - capital raises, M&A, SPVs, and hybrid structures
• A robust, near-term pipeline of live or qualified mandates
• Deep relationships across the crypto capital ecosystem: investors, operators, founders, and family offices
• FINRA Series 79, 63 required; 24 preferred
• Mastery of strategic advisory, valuation, modeling, and execution
• Entrepreneurial mindset, execution horsepower, and the hunger to build something lasting
What We Offer
What Wedbush Offers You
As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs
The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $250,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.
Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview
This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq., Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.
This is more than a role - it's a rare opportunity to become a builder, a dealmaker, and a voice in one of the fastest-growing sectors in finance.
Ready to define the next era of investment banking?
Apply Now
Apply Now