Investment Banking Associate | TMT

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings, on behalf of a leading Elite Boutique investment banking advisory firm in New York, seeks an Associate to join the TMT investment banking team. You will execute sell-side and buy-side mandates, client communications, financial analysis, and business development while collaborating with senior bankers.

The role emphasizes modeling, due diligence coordination, and mentoring junior staff, across software, IT services, fintech, cybersecurity, and related tech subsectors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of investment banking experience, preferably within M&A advisory.
• Strong transaction execution experience and advanced financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.

Responsibilities

• Execute sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, capital raises, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, merger models, and LBO analyses.
• Prepare client presentations, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and other transaction materials.
• Conduct industry and company research across technology subsectors, including software, IT services, fintech, cybersecurity, internet, digital infrastructure, semiconductors, and emerging technology.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and interact with management teams, investors, and third-party advisors.
• Manage transaction timelines and support multiple live deal processes simultaneously.
• Review and mentor Analyst work product while helping maintain quality and accuracy across deliverables.
• Support senior bankers in originating new business opportunities and developing client relationships.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

M&A advisory experience

Technology sector knowledge

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Selby Jennings is partnering with a leading Elite Boutique investment banking advisory firm, seeking an Associate to join its TMT investment banking team. The group advises publicly traded companies, private equity sponsors, and strategic acquirers on mergers & acquisitions, capital raises, and other strategic advisory assignments across the technology ecosystem.

The Associate will play a critical role in transaction execution, financial analysis, client communications, and business development initiatives while working closely with senior bankers and junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Execute sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions, capital raises, and strategic advisory engagements.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, merger models, and LBO analyses.
• Prepare client presentations, confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and other transaction materials.
• Conduct industry and company research across technology subsectors, including software, IT services, fintech, cybersecurity, internet, digital infrastructure, semiconductors, and emerging technology.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and interact with management teams, investors, and third-party advisors.
• Manage transaction timelines and support multiple live deal processes simultaneously.
• Review and mentor Analyst work product while helping maintain quality and accuracy across deliverables.
• Support senior bankers in originating new business opportunities and developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of investment banking experience, preferably within M&A advisory.
• Strong transaction execution experience and advanced financial modeling capabilities.
• Prior experience advising technology companies is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.