Investment Banking Associate | Technology

Selby Jennings; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings, a boutique investment bank partnering with founder-led technology companies, seeks an Associate to lead deal execution and manage client relationships. You will oversee analysts to deliver high-quality work and drive M&A and capital raising initiatives from start to finish.

The ideal candidate brings banking experience and a passion for technology, with the ability to own end-to-end deal processes in software and enterprise transactions.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.5 or higher (4.0 preferred).
• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Prior experience closing a sell-side M&A transaction (middle-market or software sector preferred).
• Strong understanding of deal processes and ability to run transactions start to finish.
• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ties to the West Coast are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of M&A and capital raise transactions from start to finish.
• Manage financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence processes.
• Coordinate with clients, investors, and internal teams to ensure seamless deal flow.
• Mentor and guide analysts on technical and process-related tasks.

Skills

Deal execution

Financial modeling

Client relationship management

Mentoring analysts

Attention to detail

West Coast ties

Education

Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Selby Jennings is partnering with a boutique investment bank working with founder-led technology companies. They operate at the cutting edge of technology and specialize in enterprise capital transactions and middle-market software deals, offering unparalleled exposure to high-growth sectors and hands-on deal execution.

They are looking for an Associate, who will lead deal execution, manage client relationships, and oversee analysts in delivering high-quality work. This role is ideal for candidates with prior banking experience who want to specialize in technology while gaining autonomy and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive execution of M&A and capital raise transactions from start to finish.
• Manage financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence processes.
• Coordinate with clients, investors, and internal teams to ensure seamless deal flow.
• Mentor and guide analysts on technical and process-related tasks.

Qualifications:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher (4.0 preferred).
• Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Prior experience closing a sell-side M&A transaction (middle-market or software sector preferred).
• Strong understanding of deal processes and ability to run transactions start to finish.
• Excellent technical skills and attention to detail.
• Ties to the West Coast are highly preferred.