Investment Banking Associate – Technology M&A (London)
A leading US mid-market investment bank is expanding its London Technology M&A team and is seeking an Associate with 4 years of M&A / corporate finance experience.
You’ll work across the full transaction lifecycle — from pitch and origination support through to due diligence, valuation, and closing — taking real ownership of live mandates and acting as a key day-to-day contact for clients, lawyers, and accountants
Key responsibilities:
- Execute sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions for European tech companies.
- Build and own complex financial models (DCF, LBO, merger/contribution, accretion/dilution, comps)
- Prepare teasers, CIMs, management presentations, and pitchbooks for tech clients and sponsors
- Lead due diligence, coordinate with legal/accounting advisers, and manage buyer/seller communications.
- Conduct sector and company research to support origination and proactive client coverage.
- Mentor analysts and ensure high-quality, timely delivery across multiple concurrent deals.
Key requirements:
- Must have 4 years in Investment Banking / M&A / corporate finance, with tech/TMT exposure preferred
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling (DCF, LBO, comps, merger models)
- Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting to founders, PE sponsors, and C-suite.
- Self-starter, commercially sharp, and eager to progress to VP.
What’s on offer:
- High-impact role with real deal responsibility from day one.
- Exposure to founder-led, VC-backed, and PE-sponsored tech transactions across Europe