Tech M&A Investment Banking Full-Time Associate, Boston

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**About Aeris Partners** Aeris Partners is a market-leading M&A investment bank serving software, SaaS, and other high growth technology markets. We advise world-class technology-focused private equity and venture capital firms and leading-edge entrepreneur-owned companies on strategic mergers and acquisitions. Aeris is well-known for its best-in-class approach to M&A execution, its data-driven approach, exceptional M&A outcomes, and its commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented firm culture. Aeris transactions typically range in size from $200M to $2+ Billion and the firm is a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. **Associate Job Description** We are seeking experienced and highly-motivated technology M&A investment banking Associates for our Boston office. As a technology-focused boutique advisory firm, we offer an exceptional opportunity for Associates to develop strategic advisory skills and to gain a deep understanding of the broader technology industry. Associates will be actively involved in all aspects of the M&A process from client development to transaction closing, and work closely with senior team members, client management teams and leading technology-focused private equity and publicly-traded firms. Ideal candidates should bring experience in corporate finance, corporate strategy and / or financial valuation and analysis. We seek candidates with exceptional work ethic, passion for the technology industry, strong academic credentials, and demonstrated leadership qualities. ### Specific responsibilities include: - Participate meaningfully in all aspects of transaction development and execution - Work with the entire Aeris team and lead the development of critical process deliverables including pitch materials, operating and valuation models, management presentations, and more - Actively engage with client management teams, board members, stakeholders and buyers throughout all phases of transaction - Develop expertise in relevant technology industry sectors and communicate compelling technology industry and company trends ### Desired skills and experience: - MBA candidate from top-tier programs with exceptional academic performance or Analyst to Associate promotes with excellent work experience and references - Exceptional work ethic – self-starter, driven and hard working with a passion for excellence - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); including the ability to develop rapport with team members and existing and potential clients - Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, financial statements and valuation methodologies - Creative and entrepreneurial mindset; ability to multitask and manage time effectively - Unwavering commitment to conducting business with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism - High level of attention to detail - Outstanding leadership skills with an ability to manage and mentor junior professionals - Positive, can-do attitude, enthusiastic team player with the ability to excel in a fast-paced and challenging work environment - Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States