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Investment Banking Associate 2 Software M&A (Elite Boutique)

Prospect Rock Partners
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Our client, an elite boutique investment bank providing strategic M&A advisory services to software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, private equity investors and venture capital firms, is looking to add a Associate 1/2 to their team. This is a collaborative, high-performance team with an unwavering commitment to delivering best-in-class outcomes for every client. This role will sit in San Francisco. No visas, recent grads or bankers without Software M&A experience.

Associates work directly with Managing Directors during all facets of the M&A advisory transaction life cycle, including transaction development, transaction execution and transaction negotiation and strategy. Specific responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of market and operating analyses, information memoranda, marketing presentations, and financial and valuation analyses. Associates support VPs, Directors and Managing Directors during all phases of M&A execution, including supervising and developing Analysts, contributing to firm best practices and culture, and building industry relationships.

Essential Job Functions

Lead day-to-day project management and execution on a broad range of advisory and financing transactions, including developing and overseeing detailed financial and accounting analyses

Analyze and manage the analysis of market trends, competitive landscapes, and publicly traded company financials in order to identify potential client solutions and new market opportunities

Conduct and review product/service, economic, company and industry research and analysis

Analyze and supervise the analysis of current and past accounting and financial records in order to advise clients through financial projections preparation; prepare, review and participate in client presentations

Integrate strategic ideas derived from various analyses, forecasts, business plans, and research into presentations for various stakeholders

Conduct due diligence investigations of companies to ascertain the soundness of their current and forecasted financial situation

Underwrite transaction evaluation, preparation, due diligence and execution of transactions; and lead the preparation of marketing materials including teasers, information memoranda, and other transaction-related documentation

Help prepare and contribute to deal pitches including idea generation and identify, research, and analyze M&A and financing opportunities

Act as the financial and strategic advisor for clients of core accounts in conjunction with senior coverage officers

Build and develop relationships with clients through ongoing engagement and demonstration of financial and industry knowledge

Manage and develop junior staff

H1B transfers considered on a case by case basis. No STEM OPTS.

Preferred Qualifications

IB Analyst to Associate promotes or MBA hires with 1-2 years of relevant experience

Experience in the software M&A banking is preferred, but not required

Significant level of maturity and the ability to work as a team interfacing with top company executives and senior management

Highly organized, with the initiative and ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines Comfortable reading and interpreting financial statements

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills Interest in developing a career in Technology Investment Banking Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Core modeling and valuation experience in professional setting

The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $225,000.

Salary : $175,000 - $225,000

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