We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Associate to join our client's Technology Investment Banking team in Paris. The team advises leading software, IT services, digital infrastructure, fintech and broader technology businesses across Europe on a range of M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory assignments.
Responsibilities
Play a leading role in the execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, private capital raises and strategic advisory mandates across the Technology sector.
Build, review and oversee complex financial models, valuation analyses, transaction materials and buyer/investor targeting exercises.
Take ownership of key workstreams throughout the transaction lifecycle, coordinating with clients, counterparties, diligence providers and internal deal teams.
Work closely with senior bankers and clients on live transactions, gaining significant exposure to both execution and client interaction.
Support and contribute to business development initiatives, sector research and origination efforts across the European Technology landscape.
Requirements
Experience: 4-5 years of full-time M&A experience, ideally at Associate 1 or Associate 2 level within an investment bank, M&A advisory boutique or corporate finance platform with strong deal flow and structured execution processes.
Transaction Execution: Demonstrable experience working on completed sell-side transactions, with a minimum of five closed deals and meaningful responsibility throughout the execution process.
Academic Background: Degree from a leading business school, engineering school or university. Candidates from top-tier academic institutions are strongly preferred.
Sector Experience: Previous Technology experience is not essential. Candidates from broader M&A backgrounds, as well as Transaction Services professionals looking to transition into investment banking, will be considered.
Communication & Personality: Fluent English required. Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to express and defend viewpoints, challenge assumptions when appropriate and take ownership of key deliverables.
Team Fit: Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and motivated to work in a high-performing environment with direct exposure to senior bankers and clients.
If you are looking to join an established and fast-growing platform with strong deal flow, significant transaction exposure and the opportunity to develop within a high-performing Technology team, then apply below.
