Software | Investment Banking Vice President | London - Selby Jennings

We are seeking a high‑performing and commercially driven Vice President to join a leading global investment bank's Technology / Software Investment Banking team in London.

This role offers exposure to high-profile, cross-border transactions within a well-established platform, with a strong track record advising across enterprise software, SaaS, fintech, and broader technology-enabled businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of M&A, minority investments, and capital-raising transactions across the Software and broader Technology sector
• Take primary responsibility for managing transaction processes, including overseeing due diligence, coordinating advisors, and serving as a key point of contact for clients, investors, and counterparties
• Develop and review detailed financial models and valuation analyses, including DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions, and LBO analysis where relevant
• Drive the preparation and delivery of high-quality client materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, and management presentations
• Contribute actively to origination efforts, supporting client coverage, developing relationships, and generating differentiated strategic ideas across key software sub-sectors
• Maintain strong relationships with corporates, private equity sponsors, and financial investors active in the technology space
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, overseeing Analysts and Associates to ensure high standards of execution
• Work closely with senior leadership to support sector strategy and franchise growth across London and the broader European platform

Requirements

• Experience: 6‑8+ years of investment banking or financial advisory experience, with meaningful exposure to Technology / Software transactions
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling and valuation expertise, with the ability to review and guide complex analyses
• Sector Expertise: Demonstrated understanding of software and technology subsectors, including SaaS, enterprise software, and tech‑enabled services, alongside key industry trends such as recurring revenue models and digital transformation
• Execution Leadership: Proven ability to lead transactions and manage multiple workstreams in parallel under tight timelines
• Client Management: Experience engaging with senior stakeholders, including corporate executives, founders, and private equity investors
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Commercial Judgement: Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to develop strategic insights
• International Exposure: Experience working on cross‑border transactions and collaborating with international teams is advantageous

If you are looking to step into a VP role within a leading global Technology franchise, combining execution leadership with growing exposure to origination, this position offers the opportunity to work on high‑impact transactions across a dynamic and fast‑evolving sector.