NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BTIG announced today that Sasson Darwish has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Co-Head of TMT Investment Banking, alongside Brett Fodero and Steven Marder. This strategic hire emphasizes BTIG’s ongoing commitment to expanding its Investment Banking practice, particularly within the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector, while aiming to provide innovative advisory and capital markets solutions to clients.
Mr. Darwish brings over 25 years of investment banking and corporate leadership experience to BTIG. Previously, he served as a Managing Director and Global Head of the Technology Corporate & Investment Banking Group at Scotiabank. His extensive background also includes senior roles at RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Nomura Securities, and Lehman Brothers. Mr. Darwish has specialized in areas such as Infrastructure Software, AI/analytics, DevOps, Cybersecurity, AdTech/MarTech, and Communications, showcasing deep transaction expertise in equity, debt, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and cross-border financings.
“This expansion of our TMT leadership team reflects BTIG’s increased focus in this sector,” said Jon Dever, Head of Investment Banking at BTIG. “Sass’s deal experience and client coverage, combined with our historic success under Brett and Steven’s guidance, will help drive our continued growth in the TMT space.”
Today’s announcement coincides with a series of key 2025 hires within BTIG’s research team, further reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to the TMT sector. This growth indicates BTIG’s strategy to enhance its capabilities and expertise in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.
BTIG is a global financial services firm that specializes in institutional trading, investment banking, research, and related brokerage services. With an extensive footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate in 20 cities across the U.S., as well as in Europe, Asia, and Australia. The firm offers execution, expertise, and insights across various financial instruments, including equities, equity derivatives, ETFs, and fixed income, currency, and commodities.
BTIG’s Investment Banking and Capital Markets groups engage with clients and institutional investors on a range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings such as IPOs and follow-on offerings, private placements, and venture capital transactions. The addition of Mr. Darwish is expected to bolster these efforts, particularly in the TMT domain, where demand for advisory services is on the rise amid ongoing technological advancements.
As firms like BTIG continue to position themselves within the competitive financial landscape, the strategic hiring of seasoned professionals like Sasson Darwish may enhance their advisory capabilities and market presence, facilitating deeper client relationships and increased transaction volume. The TMT sector, characterized by rapid innovation and transformation, remains a critical area for investment banking, and BTIG appears poised to leverage its expanded team to capture emerging opportunities.
For further details, visit BTIG’s official website.
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