Associate - Tech M&A team

About Jefferies

Jefferies is a leading global investment banking and capital markets firm, providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. With a strong entrepreneurial culture and a commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes, Jefferies has established itself as one of the leading franchises across the TMT sector globally.

Our London-based TMT team advises a broad range of corporate, private equity and sponsor-backed clients on mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory assignments, equity and debt financings, and other complex transactions across Europe and beyond.

The Opportunity

Jefferies is seeking an Associate to join its highly successful TMT Investment Banking team in London. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions and strategic advisory mandates, partnering closely with senior bankers and clients across the technology, media and telecommunications sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the execution of M&​A transactions, capital raising processes and strategic advisory assignments, while also supporting business development initiatives and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute M&​A, strategic advisory and capital markets transactions across the TMT sector.
• Develop and review complex financial models, including valuation analyses, merger models, LBO analyses and operating models.
• Prepare high-quality client presentations, marketing materials, board presentations and transaction documentation.
• Conduct detailed industry, market and company-specific research and analysis.
• Coordinate due diligence processes and manage data requests across multiple stakeholders.
• Liaise directly with clients, sponsors, legal advisers, accountants and other transaction participants.
• Support senior bankers in originating new business opportunities and maintaining existing client relationships.
• Oversee and mentor Analysts, providing guidance on modelling, valuation and transaction execution.
• Take increasing ownership of workstreams and transaction processes while developing broader client management responsibilities.

Qualifications &​ Experience

Essential

• 3–6 years of relevant investment banking experience, ideally within M&​A, technology investment banking or a related advisory environment.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated transaction execution experience, including M&​A and/or capital raising assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic achievement.

Technology sector investment banking experience is highly advantageous with a particular focus on:

• Software
• SaaS
• Vertical Software
• IT Services
• FinTech
• Data &​ Analytics
• Technology-Enabled Services
• Experience advising founder-led businesses, growth companies and software-focused private equity investors.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions involving European and global technology companies.

What We Offer

• Exposure to market-leading TMT transactions and clients.
• Significant responsibility and direct interaction with senior bankers and clients.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performance culture.
• Outstanding career development opportunities within a growing global franchise.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.