Billy Walsh

Billy Walsh is a Partner, Managing Director, and Head of Business Development at EJF Capital LLC, an alternative asset management firm based in Washington, DC. In this role, he oversees the firm's business development efforts and is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective investors, as well as contributing to strategic growth initiatives. Walsh is a member of EJF's Executive Committee and Risk Committee, reflecting his key role in firm management and investor engagement.

His expertise centers on regulatory event-driven investing, with a specific focus on the financials and real estate sectors. EJF Capital’s investment strategy emphasizes opportunities arising from significant regulatory changes, particularly within banking, fintech, and real estate-related securities. Walsh has extensive experience in equity sales, capital market transactions, and evaluating banking deals, having previously led or participated in raising approximately $22 billion across more than 70 private and public transactions while at FBR Capital Markets.

Walsh holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, providing him with a strong analytical foundation in financial economics. His career spans over two decades in financial services, including significant experience at FBR as Managing Director, and earlier roles on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange trading Eurodollar futures. His notable contributions include advancing business development in capital markets and mentoring emerging finance professionals, with a focus on leveraging technology and regulatory insight for financial innovation.