Vice President - Technology Mergers & Acquisitions

Company Overview

Jefferies is a prominent global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm renowned for its well-established and active Technology sector franchise. The Technology team provides advisory services to entrepreneurs, private equity sponsors, and public companies on a wide array of strategic and financial transactions including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), initial public offerings, follow-on equity offerings, private capital fundraisings, and strategic advisory projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a driven Vice President to join our London Technology division as part of the expansion of our European Technology franchise. The Vice President will be instrumental in executing M&A and capital markets transactions, while supporting client origination and relationship development within the technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily execution of M&A, strategic advisory, equity, and debt financing deals.
• Coordinate various transaction workstreams, managing both internal and external stakeholders throughout deal lifecycles.
• Supervise preparation of detailed financial analyses, business valuations, marketing materials, information memoranda, management presentations, and board documents.
• Develop intricate financial models, including merger models, leveraged buyout (LBO) analyses, discounted cash flow (DCF) calculations, and accretion/dilution assessments.
• Participate actively in client engagement, business development, and new relationship cultivation.
• Attend and contribute to client meetings, management presentations, investor talks, and negotiation sessions.
• Review and mentor the work output of Analysts and Associates, ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Provide training and foster a collaborative team environment encouraging professional development.
• Build and sustain robust relationships with corporate officers, private equity investors, legal advisors, and other market participants.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent academic credential.
• Extensive investment banking background within the Technology sector at a top-tier investment bank or advisory firm.
• Proven success executing complex M&A and capital markets transactions.
• Exceptional skills in financial modeling, valuation, and analytical problem-solving.
• Experience multitasking and overseeing simultaneous transaction processes and project streams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong aptitude for client interaction and professional presentations.
• Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-moving, team-oriented atmosphere.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Join a leading global Technology investment banking platform.
• Gain exposure to high-profile and complex transactions within Europe and other international markets.
• Engage directly with senior executives, founders, and private equity investors.
• Assume significant responsibility and client interaction from the outset.
• Experience an entrepreneurial and merit-based career advancement culture.
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.