FinTech Strategic Insights Associate or Vice President

Location: London, United Kingdom

Firm: FT Partners

About the Firm

FT Partners is the leading investment bank exclusively focused on the financial technology sector, delivering world-class strategic and financial advisory services to the most innovative companies shaping the future of finance. Our team works with leading FinTech businesses globally, advising on high-profile transactions across our core coverage sectors: Payments, Banking, Financial Management Systems (FMS), Crypto & Blockchain, InsurTech, and the CFO Office / SaaS.

Role Overview

As a FinTech Strategic Insights Associate, you will support the firm's business development efforts by identifying strategic opportunities, performing deep analysis of industry trends and target companies, leading the creation of materials used to win new business, and helping to build relationships with the leading FinTech companies around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Track industry trends, company performance, investment activity, and emerging technologies across the FinTech landscape
• Leverage in-depth research and analysis of FinTech, blockchain, and crypto sectors to drive deal sourcing and procurement
• Lead analysts in developing client targeting strategies, analysing prospective companies, and advancing the pipeline
• Work directly with the leadership of leading FinTech companies to enhance the firm's diligence and assessment of each opportunity
• Collaborate with senior bankers across the firm to develop presentations and other materials to win new business
• Manage the maintenance and enhancement of internal databases for market intelligence, transaction activity, and target clients

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital, corporate strategy, or a related field
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in blockchain and cryptocurrency is required
• Proficiency in developing code and leveraging AI tools for process and workflow optimization is required
• Deep understanding of FinTech market dynamics and emerging trends
• Superior research, writing, and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution; advanced degree or MBA is a plus

Selected Transaction Experience

Our team has a proven track record of advising on landmark transactions in the FinTech space, including:

• Deribit’s $4.3 billion Sale to Coinbase
• Divvy’s $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.com
• AvidXchange’s $2.2 billion Sale to TPG & Corpay
• GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
• Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
• Revolut’s $1.3 billion Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
• Finicity’s $1 billion Sale to Mastercard
• Intermex’s $500 million Sale to Western Union
• SpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion Valuation
• Bilt’s $250 million Financing at a $10.75 billion Valuation
• Lumin Digital’s $200 million Growth Financing
• Stash’s $146 million Series H Financing
• CloudWalk’s $150 million Financing at a ~$2.2 billion Valuation

Compensation

• Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus and comprehensive benefits package

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

Financial Technology Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact recruiting@ftpartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.K. We do not sponsor visas at this time.

FinTech Strategic Insights Associate
Location: San Francisco, CA or New York City
Firm: Financial Technology Partners LP (“FT Partners”)

Financial Technology Partners LP (“FT Partners” or the “Firm”) is looking for a highly analytical and driven FinTech Strategic Insights Associate to join our team in San Francisco or New York City. This role is ideal for someone with deep fintech knowledge and a strong grasp of blockchain and cryptocurrency markets, who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

About FT Partners:
FT Partners is the only investment bank focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. We deliver world-class strategic and financial advisory services to the most innovative companies shaping the future of finance.

Role Overview:
As a Strategic Insights Business Development Associate, you will support the firm’s business development efforts by identifying strategic opportunities for the firm, performing deep analysis of industry trends and target companies, leading the creation of materials used to win new business, and helping to build relationships with the leading FinTech companies around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track industry trends, company performance, investment activity, and emerging technologies
• Leverage in-depth research and analysis of FinTech, blockchain and crypto sectors to drive deal sourcing and procurement
• Lead analysts in developing client targeting strategies, analyzing prospective companies and advancing the pipeline
• Work directly with leadership of leading FinTech companies to enhance the firm’s diligence and assessment of each opportunity
• Collaborate with senior bankers across the firm to develop presentations and other materials to win new business
• Manage the maintenance and enhancement of internal databases for market intelligence, transaction activity, and target clients

Required Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital, corporate strategy, or a related field

• Strong knowledge and experience in blockchain and cryptocurrency is required

• Deep understanding of fintech market dynamics and emerging trends

• Superior research, writing, and presentation skills

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier institution; advanced degree or MBA is a plus

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $130,000-  $150,000

• Bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package

If you’re passionate about fintech innovation and have a strong command of blockchain and crypto ecosystems, we invite you to be part of FT Partners' mission to power the next generation of financial services.

Selected transactions include advising:

• Deribit’s $4.3 billion Sale to Coinbase
• Divvy's $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.com
• AvidXchange’s $2.2 billion Sale to TPG & Corpay
• GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
• Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
• Revolut's $1.3 billion Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
• Finicity’s $1 billion Sale to Mastercard
• Intermex’s $500 million Sale to Western Union
• SpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion Valuation
• Bilt’s $250 million Financing at a $10.75 billion Valuation
• Lumin Digital’s $200 million Growth Financing
• Stash’s $146 million Series H Financing
• CloudWalk’s $150 million Financing at a ~$2.2 billion Valuation

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:
Financial Technology Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other legally protected factors.

FinTech Research Analyst (Experienced candidates only please, no entry level)

FT Partners

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid model: 3 days in office, 2 days work from home

This is an unparalleled opportunity to work at an elite investment bank. Analysts on the Research team will focus on the production of FinTech industry research publications including reports on key sector and regional trends as well as capital raising, IPO and M&A deal activity, in addition to creating transaction case studies, and facilitating interviews with CEOs / executives, video conferences and more. Our research and analysis has been featured on Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, and the Financial Times and is regularly viewed by CEOs and industry leaders. FT Partners' unique insight into FinTech is a direct result of successfully executing hundreds of transactions combined with over 20 years of exclusive focus on the FinTech sector. In this role, you will work side-by-side with the Business Development and Investment Banking deal teams.

What are the unique opportunities of this role? 

Research Analysts will learn a significant amount about the FinTech industry, the investment banking process, as well as the "in and outs" of the M&A and private company capital raising. Because we are a boutique investment bank, you will also gain significant exposure to senior investment banking professionals and cutting-edge financial technology companies. There are significant opportunities to take on additional responsibility over time as specialized knowledge is gained, including supporting investment banking deal teams with high-impact research. 

• Research key FinTech sectors, regions, trends and significant M&A and private company capital raising transactions
• Create high-quality / high-visibility reports utilizing both effective written and graphical presentation skills
• Thoroughly edit and review content to ensure publishing and journalistic standards
• Maintain and manage proprietary database of FinTech companies and transactions and develop key analysis using the data
• Create and assist in the execution of marketing strategies for the firm and facilitate dialog with key internal stakeholders and external CEO/CFO/Board level contacts
• Develop subject matter expertise in the FinTech industry
• Learn and apply basic financial analysis concepts and skills
• Gain valuable first-hand experience with Investment Banking concepts and exposure to senior level investment banking team members

Qualifications

• The start date for this position is immediate
• 1 – 3 years experience
• All degrees considered, Finance, Economics or Accounting preferred
• GPA 3.30 or greater
• Strong interest in finance, consulting, research, and FinTech
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and a drive for excellence
• Team player, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial
• Strong project management and research skills
• High attention to detail
• U.S. work authorization required. FT Partners will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future. 

Why FT Partners?

• Managing Partner and Managing Directors formerly of Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Raymond James, and Evercore
• Award-winning execution; Investment Bank of the Year / Boutique of the Year Awards (among many others)
• Executing both billion dollar and early stage / high-growth VC transactions
• Excellent career path, strong and competitive compensation
• Unparalleled deal flow with premier client base
• Access to world-class executives at high-growth companies
• Dominant footprint in the one of largest sectors: financial technology
• Top-notch financial sponsor relationships
• Close-knit, rapidly growing team  

Selected transactions include advising:

• Deribit’s $4.3 billion Sale to Coinbase
• Payoneer's $3.8 billion Merger with FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp.
• Divvy's $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.com
• AvidXchange’s $2.2 billion sale to TPG & Corpay
• GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
• Hidden Road’s $1.3 billion Sale to Ripple
• TrueBill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
• Revolut's $1.3 billion Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
• Currencycloud’s $1 billion Sale to Visa
• Mollie's $800 million Financing
• Upgrade’s $280 million Series F Financing at a $6 billion Valuation
• Mambu’s $266 million Series E Financing at a $5.5 billion Valuation
• Bilt’s $250 million Financing at a $10.8 billion Valuation
• CloudWalk’s $150 Series C Financing at a $2.2 billion Valuation
• Stash’s $146 million Series H Financing

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment: Financial Technology Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact recruiting@ftpartners.com.