M&A Vice President – Technology Investment Banking

We are partnering with a top-tier global mid-market investment bank to hire a Vice President into their Technology M&A team in London. This is a high-impact opportunity to join one of the most active technology advisory franchises in the market during a period of significant European expansion.

The Platform

• NYSE-listed, full-service investment bank with $5B+ in annual revenue and record investment banking pipelines heading into 2026
• Recognised as a top-5 mid-market M&A adviser globally (LSEG/Refinitiv league tables) and a market leader in technology transactions under $1B
• 100+ dedicated technology investment banking professionals operating as a fully integrated team across USA, UK and DACH.
• Recently completed a transformative European acquisition of a leading specialist tech & healthcare advisory firm, creating a true transatlantic advisory platform
• 500+ transactions completed since 2020 across M&A advisory, sponsor-backed deals, ECM, and private placements
• Currently transitioning its European operations to an advisory-centric, capital-light model — placing technology M&A at the heart of the growth strategy

The Role

• Lead and execute sell-side and buy-side M&A mandates for European growth-stage and established technology companies
• Manage and mentor a team of Associates and Analysts, driving workstream quality and client delivery
• Develop and maintain relationships with founders, management teams, private equity sponsors, and corporate acquirers across the technology ecosystem
• Originate new mandates through proactive sector coverage and contribute to the team's business development pipeline
• Collaborate cross-border with US-based technology bankers to deliver integrated advisory solutions for European clients accessing US capital markets and acquirers

Technology Subsectors

• Software & SaaS
• Fintech & Payments
• Internet & Digital Media
• Electronics & Industrial Technology
• Tech-Enabled Services
• Media & Telecom

Candidate Profile

• 6–10 years of technology investment banking experience at a recognised investment bank or advisory firm
• Strong M&A execution track record with experience across the full deal lifecycle (origination through completion)
• Deep knowledge of one or more technology subsectors with established sector relationships
• Demonstrable ability to lead deal teams, manage multiple work streams, and deliver under pressure
• Commercial mindset with a genuine interest in building and growing a franchise
• Entrepreneurial attitude — this is a platform where high performers have direct access to senior leadership and meaningful client exposure
• Fluent English required; additional European languages are a strong plus