Investment Banking Vice President

AQ Technology Partners is a boutique investment bank headquartered in Silicon Valley. We are seeking an Investment Banking Vice President to join our team focusing on M&A and capital raising for high growth and mature software companies in our Redwood City, CA office.

Our Vice Presidents assume significant responsibility by assisting in targeting and closing new deals. Vice Presidents work closely with senior bankers and senior executives of our clients, overseeing and executing day-to-day deal activities, and managing and training analysts and associates. Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Partner with senior bankers to provide clients with M&A and capital raising advisory services

  • Build and maintain relationships with client senior executives and assume role of day-to-day client contact for questions, comments, inputs and deal related matters

  • Initiate and manage the development of qualitative and quantitative analyses in support of transaction execution

  • Responsible for modeling complex transaction scenarios and/or the oversight of such modeling

  • Participate in selling/pitching AQ’s services/products to clients and prospects, leveraging understanding of macro trends and strategic direction of clients to win business

  • Develop and deliver presentations in support of new business development

  • Maintain a positive and supportive firm culture, focused on the effective delivery of world-class service to our clients

  • Act as lead “on the job” trainer for associates and analysts

A successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:

  • 4+ years M&A experience and/or multiple years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, with strong preference for technology sector coverage and experience

  • MBA or undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting, Finance, Economics), Technical Sciences (Engineering, Physics) or Liberal Arts from a top tier school(s)

  • Demonstrated capability to lead and manage projects

  • Excellent organizational, execution and time management skills

  • Team player with competitive drive; motivated self-starter with collaborative, team-oriented approach to success

  • Strong communication and presentation skills in both large and small group settings

  • Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving ability

  • Proven quantitative and technical skills

  • Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

  • U.S. work authorization

  • FINRA Series 63 and 79 registration

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter at: recruiting@aqtpartners.com.