Texas Capital is built to help businesses and their leaders. Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to bring the best of the big firms at a scale that works for our clients, with highly experienced bankers who truly invest in people’s success — today and tomorrow.
While we are rooted in core financial products, we are differentiated by our approach. Our bankers are seasoned financial experts who possess deep experience across a multitude of industries. Equally important, they bring commitment — investing the time and resources to understand our clients’ immediate needs, identify market opportunities and meet long-term objectives At Texas Capital, we do more than build business success. We build long-lasting relationships.
Texas Capital provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, fertility and family building aids, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans with a generous 401K match, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
Headquartered in Dallas with offices in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Richardson, Plano and San Antonio, Texas Capital was recently named Best Regional Bank in 2024 by Bankrate and was named to The Dallas Morning News’ Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Top Workplaces 2023 and GoBankingRate’s 2023 list of Best Regional Banks. For more information about joining our team, please visit us at www.texascapitalbank.com
Texas Capital Bank is seeking an Executive Director (ED) for Investment Banking specializing in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector. This role involves originating, structuring, and executing transactions for clients, contributing significantly to revenue growth and client relationship management within the firm's investment banking group.
Responsibilities:
Identify, develop, and cultivate new and existing client relationships within the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Conduct in-depth industry research, market analysis, and financial modeling to support client engagements and transaction execution.
Develop compelling client presentations, pitch books, and confidential information memoranda.
Manage deal teams, including analysts and associates, providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
Negotiate transaction terms and conditions with clients, counterparties, and legal counsel.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Collaborate effectively with internal product groups, credit teams, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
Represent Texas Capital Bank at industry conferences, events, and client meetings to enhance market presence and thought leadership.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or
CFA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in investment banking, with a significant focus on the Aerospace & Defense sector.
Extensive network of relationships with senior executives and financial sponsors in the A&D industry.
Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing and mentoring junior banking professionals.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with demanding deadlines.
FINRA Series 79 and Series 63 licenses are required. Series 24 preferred.
The duties listed above are the essential functions, or fundamental duties within the job classification. The essential functions of individual positions within the classification may differ. Texas Capital Bank may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with standard departmental policy.Texas Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Since our founding in 1998, Texas Capital remains impassioned by the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation. Our reputation as a respected financial institution is embodied by who we are and how we do business. Our team is comprised of experienced and groundbreaking thinkers, empowered to focus on what matters. We are consistent in our commitment to building trusted relationships and producing exceptional outcomes as Texas’s premier full-service financial firm. We stay a step ahead by generating and embracing great ideas. We merge financial expertise and distinct experience to think creatively, which enables us to identify opportunities and craft market-leading products designed to enhance your portfolio.
Our client-centric culture thrives because we attract, develop and engage the most experienced and diverse experts in their fields. Over the years, we've developed a supportive culture that values collaboration, rewards performance and respects the well-being of its team members. We know our people are our greatest asset, so we give them the resources and support they need to be successful. Our personal approach has enabled us to deliver exceptional value for our clients for more than two decades — an achievement we’re proud to continue.
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Texas Capital and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status. https://www.texascapitalbank.com/equal-employment-opportunity-policy