Investment Banking Associate - Technology

Investment Banking Associate – Technology Sector

Solomon Partners is seeking an investment banking associate with deep sector-focused expertise across the technology landscape to provide best-in-class M&A services to large-cap and middle-market companies. Experience should include coverage within data, analytics, software, or tech-enabled services. This is a career track opportunity and includes a high level of autonomy as well as close mentorship from senior bankers across the firm.

Location: Hybrid / New York City (1345 Ave of the Americas)

Associates are assigned to a variety of projects and are given a broad range of responsibilities which include:

1. Conducting extensive quantitative, economic, industry, and company-specific research / analysis
2. Financial modeling, valuation, comparable & relative value analyses, and market-specific analysis
3. Researching and preparing detailed industry insights and trends across multiple Technology sectors
4. Drafting client pitches and marketing materials for M&A and public/private debt & equity capital markets transactions as well as other internal documentation by coordinating internal and external resources
5. Identifying key industry / product trends and understanding the associated implications to provide input for our clients
6. Modeling a broad range of corporate finance alternatives and conducting due diligence for transactions including M&A, strategic alternatives, capital structure development, and acquisition financing
7. Facilitating and coordinating product group idea generation and solutions development across a broad platform of global capabilities
8. Collaborating with internal and external teams to assist in the development and cultivation of client and company relationships

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years in investment banking, corporate finance, or capital markets experience with a top tier global bank OR an MBA concentrating on Finance or Economics
• Strong interest and understanding of the Technology industry; experience with banking transactions related to the Technology industry is encouraged
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets, and risk & pricing analysis
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and develop innovative ideas and/or product solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Maturity and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Creativity, intellectual curiosity, and ability to effectively convey ideas
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Salary:

• Expected base salary range from $175K - $225k* plus eligibility for discretionary bonus
• Generous employee benefits package, including gym and meal reimbursement, superior healthcare and commuter benefits, 401k and employer match, among others
• Competitive total reward package

*Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained

About Solomon Partners:

Solomon Partners is a leading financial advisory firm with a legacy as one of the oldest independent investment banks. Our difference is unmatched industry knowledge in the sectors we cover, creating superior value with unrivaled wisdom for our clients. We advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, recapitalizations, capital markets solutions and activism defense across a range of industries. Solomon Partners is an independently operated affiliate of Natixis, part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France.

Solomon Partners’ culture is driven by integrity, deep sector expertise and building strong, working relationships. With a focus on inclusivity, we are collaborative and entrepreneurial and committed to providing clients with sound, unbiased advice.

We seek resourceful, energetic and team-oriented critical thinkers. As a result of our boutique environment, our colleagues with these skills develop important client relationships early in their careers. Those who demonstrate initiative and leadership thrive and are promoted.