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AQ Technology Partners · 6 hours ago

Summer Analyst: Investment Banking (Software M&A) | Summer 2027

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

AQ Technology Partners is a boutique investment bank focused exclusively on the software ecosystem, providing high-touch M&A and financial advisory services. The Summer Analyst role offers undergraduate students a hands-on introduction to software investment banking, where they will support transaction execution and gain exposure to live M&A and growth capital transactions.

Finance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the deal team in advising software clients and financial sponsors on strategic M&A, private equity, and growth equity transactions

Perform comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to support transaction positioning and business development initiatives

Assist in the preparation of client-facing materials, including confidential information memoranda (CIMs), pitch decks, and management presentations

Support financial modeling and valuation analysis, including public comparables, precedent transactions, and DCF analysis

Maintain internal databases and track software industry M&A activity and trends

Contribute proactively to AQ’s collaborative and high-performance culture

Qualification

Financial analysisValuationMarket researchMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointPassion for softwareAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028

Demonstrated interest in finance and technology through relevant coursework

Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred)

Solid understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and work collaboratively in a small team

Passion for software, technology, and M&A

Preferred

Strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred)

Company

AQ Technology Partners

AQ Technology Partners is an investment bank that specializes in recapitalization, goal optimization, acquisition, and consulting.

Redwood City, California, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.aqtpartners.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Christian Bennett

Managing Partner

Matt Sachse

Managing Partner

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