Investment Banking Associate Software M&A (Elite Boutique)
About The Position
Our client, an elite boutique investment bank providing strategic M&A advisory services to software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, private equity investors andונים venture capital firms, is looking to add a Associate 1/2 to their team. This is a collaborative, high-performance team with an unwavering commitment to delivering best-in-class outcomes for every client. This role will sit in San Francisco. No visas, recent grads or bankers without Software M&A experience. Associates work directly with Managing Directors during all facets of the M&A advisory transaction life cycle, including transaction development, transaction execution and transaction negotiation and strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Core modeling and valuation experience in professional setting
- No visas, recent grads or bankers without Software M&A experience.
- H1B transfers considered on a case by case basis. No STEM OPTS.
Nice To Haves
- IB Analyst to Associate promotes or MBA hires with 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Experience in the software M&A banking is preferred, but not required
- Significant level of maturity and the ability to work as a team interfacing with top company executives and senior management
- Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines
- Comfortable reading and interpreting financial statements
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Interest in developing a career in Technology Investment Banking
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation of market and operating analyses, information memoranda, marketing presentations, and financial and valuation analyses.
- Supporting VPs, Directors and Managing Directors during all phases of M&A execution, including supervising and developing Analysts, contributing to firm best practices and culture, and building industry relationships.
- Lead day-to-day project management and execution on a broad range of advisory and financing transactions, including developing and overseeing detailed financial and accounting analyses.
- Analyze and manage the analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and publicly traded company financials in order to identify potential client solutions and new market opportunities.
- Conduct and review product/service, economic, company and industry research and analysis.
- Analyze and supervise the analysis of current and past accounting and financial records in order to advise clients through financial projections preparation; prepare, review and participate in client presentations.
- Integrate strategic ideas derived from various analyses, forecasts, business plans, and research into presentations for various stakeholders.
- Conduct due diligence investigations of companies to ascertain the soundness of their current and forecasted financial situation.
- Underwrite transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution of transactions; and lead the preparation of marketing materials including teasers, information memoranda, and other transaction-related documentation.
- Help prepare and contribute to deal pitches including idea generation and identify, research, and analyze M&A and financing opportunities.
- Act as the financial and strategic advisor for clients of core accounts in conjunction with senior coverage officers.
- Build and develop relationships with clients through ongoing engagement and demonstration of financial and industry knowledge.
- Manage and develop junior staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
