Investment Banking Associate - Technology M&A

Blacklock Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacklock Group is expanding its Technology Investment Banking team in New York. The successful candidate will execute M&A mandates, build financial models, and prepare client materials, working closely with senior bankers on high-profile technology transactions.

You will coordinate due diligence, manage multiple workstreams, and mentor junior analysts while developing strategic opportunities for leading technology companies and financial sponsors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of investment banking experience, ideally at elite boutique or bulge bracket.
• Strong experience in M&A execution, preferably within Technology, TMT, Software, IT Services or related sectors.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Experience supporting live transactions and managing multiple workstreams in a demanding environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-management skills.
• A strong academic background, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute M&A transactions, including sell-side and buy-side mandates, mergers, acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments.
• Build and review detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction-related materials.
• Prepare and oversee the development of pitch books, confidential information memoranda, management presentations and other client deliverables.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, manage transaction workstreams and support deal execution from initial engagement through closing.
• Conduct industry, company and market research to identify strategic opportunities and support business development initiatives.
• Work closely with senior bankers, clients, management teams and financial sponsors throughout the transaction process.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, reviewing their work and contributing to the team's development.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Valuation analyses

Analytical skills

Client-management skills

Communication and presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: New York, NY

Blacklock Group is proud to be partnering with an elite boutique investment bank as it continues to expand its Technology Investment Banking team in New York.

The team advises leading technology businesses, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors on complex, high-profile transactions across the technology sector. With a strong focus on M&A and strategic advisory, this opportunity offers exposure to significant transactions, close collaboration with senior bankers and the chance to take on meaningful responsibility within a highly regarded platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute M&A transactions, including sell-side and buy-side mandates, mergers, acquisitions and strategic advisory assignments.
• Build and review detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction-related materials.
• Prepare and oversee the development of pitch books, confidential information memoranda, management presentations and other client deliverables.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, manage transaction workstreams and support deal execution from initial engagement through closing.
• Conduct industry, company and market research to identify strategic opportunities and support business development initiatives.
• Work closely with senior bankers, clients, management teams and financial sponsors throughout the transaction process.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, reviewing their work and contributing to the team's development.

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant investment banking experience, ideally at an elite boutique, bulge bracket or leading middle-market investment bank.
• Strong experience in M&A execution, preferably within Technology, TMT, Software, IT Services or related sectors.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting live transactions and managing multiple workstreams in a demanding environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client-management skills.
• A strong academic background, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a high-calibre Technology Investment Banking team with significant transaction exposure, direct access to senior bankers and the ability to take on meaningful responsibility across complex M&A mandates.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the team's continued growth, working on strategic transactions for leading technology companies and financial sponsors.