Investment Banking VP2 Tech M&A

Our client a leading international investment bank is seeking a Vice President (VP1/VP2) level banker to join their Business & Tech-Enabled Services team in San Francisco. This established global firm operates across 24 locations throughout Asia Europe and the US with over 750 professionals delivering tailored independent advice across M&A debt raisings and restructurings private capital markets and secondary advisory.

Their global Business & Tech-Enabled Services team operates across numerous industry segments offering comprehensive sector coverage and insights alongside serving the M&A and capital raising needs of their clients.

As a Vice President you will lead deal execution and play a central role in client management business development and team leadership across diverse Business & Tech-Enabled Services verticals with significant transaction ownership and direct client accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end execution of M&A advisory transactions and debt raisings overseeing deal teams and timelines
• Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for clients managing relationships and communications throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Oversee the preparation and review of confidential information memoranda management presentations and marketing materials
• Direct the development and review of complex financial analyses and valuation models ensuring accuracy and strategic soundness
• Drive sector-specific and company due diligence processes
• Cultivate and expand relationships with senior bankers corporate clients private equity firms and strategic investors
• Support origination and business development efforts including pitch preparation and the development of new client opportunities
• Mentor train and manage Associates and Analysts providing guidance and performance feedback

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree (MBA or advanced degree a plus)
• Significant investment banking experience with Business & Tech-Enabled Services M&A track record (strong preference for closed deals)
• Demonstrated ability to lead transaction execution and manage deal teams
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation analysis expertise in Excel
• Relevant FINRA licenses (SIE Series 63 Series 79)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Team leadership capabilities with a collaborative team-oriented work style
• Current or recent Business & Tech-Enabled Services sector experience strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Currently at VP1 or VP2 level with a proven transaction execution and client management track record
• Deep experience across Business & Tech-Enabled Services sub-sectors (BPO IT services software-enabled services data/analytics etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deal teams in fast-paced environments
• Strong business judgment strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Self-motivated leader with an ownership mentality and emerging origination instincts
• Passion for technology-enabled business models and services innovation

What Our Client Offers

• Lean deal teams enabling significant responsibility client exposure and leadership opportunity
• Direct exposure to complex Business & Tech-Enabled Services transactions and senior leadership
• Clear advancement opportunities and a path toward senior banker roles
• Collaborative entrepreneurial culture with access to decision-making
• Global platform with deep industry expertise across 11 sector-focused teams
• Highly competitive compensation including base salary discretionary bonus and long-term incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (health dental vision 401(k) with match)
• Professional development support

Location: San Francisco (in-office position)

Work Authorization: H-1B transfers considered on a case-by-case basis.

Timeline: This is an active search with interviews beginning immediately. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.