MBA Associate: Investment Banking | Summer 2027

AQ Technology Partners LLC; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AQ Technology Partners LLC is a boutique investment bank focused exclusively on the software and AI ecosystems. We provide high-touch M&A and financial advisory services to scaled, sector leading software and AI companies and their investors.

Our deep sector expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence enable us to deliver thoughtful, value-driven outcomes for our clients. Join us to gain the technical foundation, deal experience, and mentorship to launch a successful

Qualifications

• MBA candidate enrolled in a two-year program with expected graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• 2-3 years of prior professional experience in finance, accounting, consulting, or tech.
• Strong academic track record.
• Demonstrated excellence in quantitative and analytical deliverables.
• Strong leadership, organization, and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers on live M&A, private equity, and growth equity transactions.
• Conduct market and company research to support transaction positioning.
• Prepare client-facing materials such as CIMs, management presentations, and financial models.
• Partner with senior team members to develop new business opportunities and manage client relationships.
• Train and mentor analyst staff, contributing to AQ's collaborative culture.

Skills

Financial analysis

Market research

Financial modeling

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MBA program

Job description

MBA Associate: Investment Banking | Summer 2027

Redwood City, CA

MBA Summer Associate: Investment Banking (Software & AI M&A) | Summer 2027

About AQ Technology Partners

AQ Technology Partners is a boutique investment bank focused exclusively on the software and AI ecosystems. We provide high-touch M&A and financial advisory services to scaled, sector leading software and AI companies and their investors. Our deep sector expertise, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence enable us to deliver thoughtful, value-driven outcomes for our clients.

Why AQ Technology Partners

At AQ, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work directly impacts clients and outcomes. Our structure means exposure to senior leadership and live transaction experience from day one. We value initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a team-oriented mindset and we invest in the professional growth of every team member.

Join us to gain the technical foundation, deal experience, and mentorship to launch a successful career in investment banking within one of the most dynamic market segments.

Program Overview

The AQ Summer Associate Program offers MBA students a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to software and AI investment banking. Over the course of the summer, you will work directly with senior bankers and clients on live M&A and growth capital transactions, gaining exposure to every stage of transaction execution, from financial modeling and valuation to strategic positioning and negotiation.

As a Summer Associate, you will take on meaningful responsibility immediately and throughout the internship program. You will provide relevant contributions to transaction execution, develop presentation and marketing materials for clients, lead analytical workstreams, and mentor junior team members. This experience is designed to accelerate your professional development and prepare you for a successful career in investment banking.

• Location: Redwood City, CA


• Program Duration: Summer 2027 (10 weeks)


• Eligibility: Current MBA student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028


• Full-Time Opportunity: Candidates demonstrating exceptional performance will receive an offer to return as a full-time Associate following graduation

Compensation: Total salary of U.S.$32,500 (less applicable payroll taxes, withholdings, and deductions) paid in semi-monthly installments over the 10-week internship period

Responsibilities

• Support senior bankers in advising software and AI clients and financial sponsors on strategic M&A, private equity, and growth equity transactions


• Conduct market and company research to support transaction positioning, strategic buyer engagement, and business development initiatives


• Prepare client-facing materials such as confidential information memoranda, management presentations, and financial modeling / analysis


• Partner with senior team members to develop new business opportunities and manage client relationships


• Train and mentor analyst staff, contributing to AQ's collaborative and high-performance culture

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a two-year MBA program with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028


• 2-3 years of prior professional experience in finance, accounting, consulting, or technology


• Strong academic track record


• Demonstrated excellence in quantitative and analytical deliverables


• Strong leadership, organization, and project management skills


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and work collaboratively in a small team


• Passion for software, AI, and M&A