Vice President Investment Banking

Overview

Selby Jennings is partnered with a growing middle-market investment banking platform with an established track record across M&A advisory, capital raising, and strategic transactions. The firm has completed several hundred transactions historically and is known for running highly institutional sell-side and buy-side processes.

The firm is currently investing heavily in building out its software M&A practice in Silicon Valley, anchored by a senior banker who joined from a leading technology focused investment bank. Their Bay Area office is home to the Head of Technology Investment Banking, along with a team of sharp, execution focused bankers working across active mandates.

This is a true build out within an already scaled platform, creating a rare opportunity to join early, work directly with senior leadership, and play a meaningful role in shaping the growth of the technology franchise. The team operates in a lean structure with strong deal flow expectations, offering significant ownership across transactions, direct client exposure, and broader responsibility beyond a traditional execution seat.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day to day execution of software and technology M&A transactions across sell side, buy side, and strategic advisory mandates
• Take ownership of core workstreams including financial modeling, valuation, and transaction structuring, with exposure to both sponsor backed and strategic processes
• Oversee the development and delivery of key transaction materials including CIMs, pitchbooks, management presentations, and buyer outreach materials
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, private equity sponsors, and counterparties, driving communication and process management throughout the lifecycle of a deal
• Manage full diligence processes, including coordination with legal, accounting, and third party advisors, and oversight of data room execution
• Support senior bankers on live mandates and contribute to origination efforts through pitch development and client engagement
• Lead and mentor Analysts and Associates, maintaining high standards for execution quality and efficiency across all deliverables
• Manage multiple concurrent processes in a high volume environment, taking full accountability for timelines, quality, and outcomes

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of investment banking experience with a strong focus on M&A advisory
• Experience within technology, software, or tech enabled sectors preferred, with exposure to enterprise software, SaaS, or data driven businesses
• Demonstrated ability to lead transaction processes and operate with a high level of ownership
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skillset, including experience supporting sponsor backed transactions
• Experience working directly with clients, founders, and private equity investors
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities in a lean team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills