Harrison Gray Search has partnered with a boutique middle-market investment banking firm to grow its team. The Head of Technology Investment Banking may be located in New York, Denver, Omaha, Dallas, or Chicago.
Our Client:
Our client is not your average investment bank. They’re impact-focused, growing, and entrepreneurial. They provide a better environment for Wall Street professionals to utilize their skills and expertise to provide uncompromised and impact advice and solutions to clients. They are hyper-focused on core values and integrity and provide senior investment bankers with a better platform to utilize their skills and relationship networks. They aren’t just another sell-side mill but provide true full-service investment banking solutions for clients spanning corporate finance and M&A.
Who They’re Looking For:
Our client is looking for a seasoned professional to join the team and lead M&A and capital advisory transactions within the technology sector for privately-held companies. This person will bring 10+ years of investment banking experience, a proven track record of executing deals in software, SaaS, and other tech verticals, and a strong network. This person will be responsible for driving business development, originating new deals, and leading all phases of the transaction process. Strong leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset are essential to mentor junior staff and help shape the firm’s strategic direction.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of investment banking experience with a focus on middle-market transactions in software, SaaS, IT services, and other tech verticals.
- A strong track record of leading deals from origination through closing.
- An extensive client network and a proven ability to drive business development.
- Exceptional leadership skills and a proactive, entrepreneurial spirit.
- Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, advising clients on complex financial strategies, and playing a key role in the strategic growth of our firm.
- A Bachelor's Degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Lead business development by presenting our comprehensive suite of investment banking services.
- Generate new deal flow by leveraging and expanding your existing network within the technology sector.
- Manage transactions from initial pitch to closing across a range of technology subsectors, applying strong execution and negotiation skills.
- Cultivate client relationships, providing expert advice on corporate finance strategies and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Mentor junior colleagues and serve as a strategic advisor to clients, guiding them through critical M&A and capital-raising decisions.
- Contribute to the strategic vision and future growth of the firm.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base + bonus - no ambiguous compensation structure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Work/life balance with more flexible hours and time off than traditional Wall Street firms
- Career growth
- Luxury retreats
- Employer-funded employee giving
- Access to a career coach & other professional development tools