Associate, Investment Banking
Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join their team in San Francisco, CA. FT Partners is a premier investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the financial technology sector, operating at the intersection of technology-driven solutions and financial services. The firm has been recognized with awards such as "Dealmaker of the Year" and "Investment Banking Firm of the Year" by The M&A Advisor.
In this role, the Associate will be instrumental in originating and executing live transactions. Responsibilities include conducting extensive financial modeling and analysis, company valuation, corporate and industry research, strategic analysis and recommendations, identifying business development opportunities, due diligence, preparing client presentation materials, and identifying potential corporate and financial sponsors, buyers, and investors. The Associate will work closely with senior investment bankers, managing day-to-day deal activities and overseeing and mentoring analysts.
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of full-time investment banking experience in M&A sell-side advisory, a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5, and FINRA Series 63 and 79 registration. The role requires proven capability to lead and manage projects effectively, exceptional organizational and time management skills, strong relationship management abilities, excellent presentation skills, robust analytical capabilities, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and a strong work ethic. U.S. work authorization is required, as FT Partners does not sponsor work visas.
FT Partners offers a hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days remote. The firm provides clear career progression, competitive compensation packages, and opportunities to engage with world-class executives in a high-growth sector. The team environment is close-knit and rapidly growing, offering exposure to both billion-dollar transactions and early-stage, high-growth VC deals.