Rothschild Job & Co hires Jonathan Kaye — Global Co-Head of Business Services

BREAKING NEWS 🗞 Rothschild & Co hires Jonathan Kaye to co-lead its global Business Services franchise and reinforce Global Advisory across North America. The move signals accelerated growth, deeper client coverage, and stronger execution for complex M&A and financing mandates.

👤 Who is Jonathan Kaye (track record)

Kaye built and led Moelis’ Business Services franchise into a market leader over a decade, advising 100+ transactions across verticals. Earlier, he was Managing Director in Citi’s Global M&A group. Education: Tufts (BA) and Duke Law (JD, cum laude).

🧩 Role & mandate (what he’ll drive)

• Co-lead Global Business Services coverage
• Scale North America origination across priority verticals
• Deepen sponsor/strategic CEO/CFO/Board relationships
• Expand cross-border deal flow via Rothschild & Co’s integrated network

🗣️ Leadership quotes (signals & intent)

• Robert Leitão: Kaye’s leadership adds strategic value globally and advances the franchise.
• Lee LeBrun: A market-leading advisor whose relationships and sector depth will be key in North America.

🌍 Platform advantage (why Rothschild Job & Co)

A family-controlled, independent group with ~4,600 professionals in 40+ countries and 1,600+ specialists in 47 countries across Global Advisory, Wealth & Asset Management, and Five Arrows.

❓ FAQs by Other People

What exactly is Kaye’s new role at Rothschild Job & Co ?

Here’s the answer for you: He becomes Global Co-Head of Business Services within Global Advisory, focused on accelerating North America growth and deepening client coverage across sector verticals.

Why is the Business Services sector important for M&A today ?

Here’s the answer for you: It’s resilient and consolidation-friendly with recurring revenue, driving sponsor demand, public-to-private interest, and cross-border activity that benefits specialist advisory platforms.

How does this hire change Rothschild Job & Co’s North America presence ?

Here’s the answer for you: It adds a franchise builder with tenured sponsor/strategic relationships, likely lifting origination velocity, win-rates, and execution capacity in upper-mid and large-cap deals.

What prior experience does Kaye bring to the franchise ?

Here’s the answer for you: He founded Moelis’ Business Services franchise ( market leader for 10+ years ), advised on 100+ transactions, and previously served in Citi’s Global M&A group.

Will clients see more cross-border deal flow under this setup ?

Here’s the answer for you: Yes. Rothschild & Co’s integrated global footprint plus Kaye’s sponsor/strategic ties should increase cross-border M&A and financing opportunities.

Is this relevant for private equity portfolio strategies in 2025 ?

Here’s the answer for you: Definitely. Sector specialism and execution speed are differentiators in 2025—this hire strengthens both for platform builds, add-ons, and exits.

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