Software | Investment Banking Vice President | London
We are seeking a high-performing and commercially driven Vice President to join a leading global investment bank's Technology / Software Investment Banking team in London.
This role offers exposure to high-profile, cross-border transactions within a well-established platform, with a strong track record advising across enterprise software, SaaS, fintech, and broader technology-enabled businesses.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of M&A, minority investments, and capital-raising transactions across the Software and broader Technology sector
- Take primary responsibility for managing transaction processes, including overseeing due diligence, coordinating advisors, and serving as a key point of contact for clients, investors, and counterparties
- Develop and review detailed financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and LBO analysis where relevant
- Drive the preparation and delivery of high-quality client materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, and management presentations
- Contribute actively to origination efforts, supporting client coverage, developing relationships, and generating differentiated strategic ideas across key software sub-sectors
- Maintain strong relationships with corporates, private equity sponsors, and financial investors active in the technology space
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, overseeing Analysts and Associates to ensure high standards of execution
- Work closely with senior leadership to support sector strategy and franchise growth across London and the broader European platform
Requirements
- Experience: 6-8+ years of investment banking or financial advisory experience, with meaningful exposure to Technology / Software transactions
- Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise, with the ability to review and guide complex analyses
- Sector Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of software and technology subsectors, including SaaS, enterprise software, and tech-enabled services, alongside key industry trends such as recurring revenue models and digital transformation
- Execution Leadership: Proven ability to lead transactions and manage multiple workstreams in parallel under tight timelines
- Client Management: Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including corporate executives, founders, and private equity investors
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Commercial Judgement: Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to develop strategic insights
- International Exposure: Experience working on cross-border transactions and collaborating with international teams is advantageous
If you are looking to step into a VP role within a leading global Technology franchise, combining execution leadership with growing exposure to origination, this position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transactions across a dynamic and fast-evolving sector.
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