Tech M&A VP: Lead Strategic Deals & Client Growth

Pearse Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearse Partners, a specialist global tech boutique, is seeking a VP to lead US M&A activity from New York. You will run deals, manage client relationships, and report directly to senior leadership in a lean, entrepreneurial culture.

The role offers real ownership and visibility beyond execution support. You will oversee sell-side, buy-side, and recapitalisation deals, mentoring junior bankers and driving business development.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in M&A advisory, ideally at a boutique or mid-market
• Strong transaction execution track record with increasing autonomy
• Experience in or strong interest in technology services, IT consulting, software, or professional services M&A
• Polished communicator – comfortable with founders, management teams, and boards

Responsibilities

• Running M&A processes across sell-side, buy-side, and recapitalisation mandates
• Acting as the senior day-to-day point of contact for clients through live transactions
• Leading financial analysis, valuation work, and deal structuring
• Driving buyer/investor engagement from first contact through to close
• Contributing to new business development and pitching alongside senior bankers
• Developing junior team members

Skills

M&A advisory

Transaction execution

Tech services

Client communication

People development

Job description

Pearse Partners, a specialist global tech boutique, is seeking a VP to lead US M&A activity from New York. You will run deals, manage client relationships, and report directly to senior leadership in a lean, entrepreneurial culture.

The role offers real ownership and visibility beyond execution support. You will oversee sell-side, buy-side, and recapitalisation deals, mentoring junior bankers and driving business development.