2023 Sponsor Coverage Analyst Jobs

Position: Financial Technology Partners (“FT Partners”) is seeking Full-Time Research Analysts with a focus on Financial Sponsor Coverage to begin in July 2023.

Firm Overview

FT Partners is one of the most successful boutique investment banks on Wall Street. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in NYC and London, FT Partners has advised on some of the most meaningful transactions in the high-growth Financial Technology sector in recent years. We offer a full suite of financial and strategic advisory services, including merger and acquisition advisory, private capital raising and capital markets advisory. We are a global firm with 200+ professionals that prides itself on promoting an extremely collegial and energetic culture. Every member of the organization is expected to meaningfully contribute to the firm’s success. Senior bankers at the firm are formerly of Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Evercore and Barclays, among others.

Role Description

Research Analysts in Sponsor Coverage focus on supporting high priority investment banking business development activities, strengthening our relationships with the investor community and executing on M&A transactions involving financial buyers. While working at FT Partners, you will become an expert in FinTech while also learning the "ins and outs" of M&A and private capital raising, business development strategy and industry research. In addition to deal execution and relationship building, the role will also require the execution of key strategic initiatives, including working with senior software engineers to design and implement data infrastructure to provide better solutions for internal and external clients. This is an excellent opportunity to work side by side with senior bankers in an entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment.

This role is designed to equip the next generation of FinTech Research Professionals with the tools and skills needed to become leaders in the space. If you are an ambitious, recent college graduate and are passionate about FinTech – we would love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leverage FT Partners’ proprietary database and alternative data sources to identify emerging trends in FinTech
• Work alongside senior bankers to provide clients with M&A and financing advice
• Develop high-impact, market facing deliverables including sell-side pitches, views on market trends, and analyses of investment / acquisition activity across FinTech
• Perform financial modeling, company valuation, and financial performance analysis
• Prepare reports, tables, and charts that present research results
• Assist senior bankers in developing and implementing business development strategies and facilitating dialogue with Executive and Board level contacts

General Qualifications

• Familiaritywith CRM processes and systems is a plus
• Investment banking or related interest, and general interest in private equity
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of high impact materials
• Strong data management and research skills
• Team player with an ability to build trust and collaborate across teams and levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering top-quality work
• Permanent U.S. work authorization is required
• High level of commitment to the firm’s goals and success
• Recent graduate or currently enrolled in a top tier undergraduate program, graduating by Summer 2023
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and takes initiative
• Ability to perform under pressure amid tight deadlines
• Ability to competently navigate investment firms and speak with investment professionals
• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability with strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and a drive for excellence
• Participate effectively in both internal and external meetings
• High-level of integrity and ethical standards through action and behavior
• Undergraduate degree with a 3.5 GPA or greater

Why FT Partners?

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

Selected Transactions Include Advising

• CloudWalk’s $150 million Financing at a ~$2.2 billion Valuation
• Forge’s $2 billion Merger with Motive Capital Corp.
• Revolut's $800 million Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
• Divvy's $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.com
• Neon’s $300 million Series D Financing
• SpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion Valuation
• Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
• Upgrade’s $280 million Series F Financing at a $6 billion Valuation
• Velocity Global’s $400 million Series B Financing
• Newfront’s $200 million Financing at a $2.2 billion Valuation
• Mambu’s ~$266 million Series E Financing at a ~$5.5 billion Valuation
• Cross River’s $620 million Series D Financing
• Payrix’ ~$800 million Sale to FIS
• GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs

The annual salary for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $80,000 - $90,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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 [email protected] .