Investment Banking Associate - Technology & Services

Location: London, United Kingdom

A leading international investment bank is seeking an ambitious and analytically strong Associate to join its Technology & Services investment banking team in London. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced sector specialists on high-profile M&A transactions, strategic advisory assignments, capital raises, and cross-border deals across the broader technology and business services landscape.

The successful candidate will play a key role in transaction execution while gaining significant exposure to clients ranging from founder-led businesses and financial sponsors through to large-cap corporates.

Responsibilities

• Execute a range of M&A and strategic advisory engagements across the technology and services sectors.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses, merger models, LBO analyses, and operating models.
• Prepare client presentations, marketing materials, information memoranda, and board-level communications.
• Conduct industry, company, and financial research to support transaction processes and business development initiatives.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with clients, legal advisers, accountants, and other transaction stakeholders.
• Assist senior bankers in client relationship management and new business origination activities.
• Support junior team members and contribute to the training and development of analysts.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of investment banking, corporate finance, or M&A experience.
• Strong execution experience across mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, or strategic advisory transactions.
• Excellent financial modelling and valuation capabilities.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, software, IT services, business services, digital infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior executives and investors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic achievement from a leading university.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to software, SaaS, fintech, IT services, digital transformation, outsourcing, professional services, or broader technology-enabled services sectors.
• Experience working on sponsor-backed transactions.
• Cross-border transaction experience within Europe or globally.
• Advanced financial modelling proficiency and strong analytical capabilities.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly respected international advisory platform with a strong track record in Technology & Services.
• Exposure to complex, high-profile transactions across Europe and globally.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.
• Significant client interaction and responsibility from day one.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing investment banking franchise.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.