2027 July Strategic Insights Full Time Analyst (San Francisco)

2027 July Analyst, Strategic Insights (SF) Position: Financial Technology Partners is seeking Full-Time Strategic Insights Analysts to begin in July 2027 in San Francisco. Firm Overview Financial Technology 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. The Financial Technology sector is a dynamic industry that encompasses the convergence of financial services and technology. We are a 200+ global firm that prides itself on having 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, Evercore and Barclays. Role Description Analysts within Strategic Insights will perform a wide array of strategic and operational activities in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. As a member of our team, you will conduct due diligence on potential investment banking opportunities including financial, valuation, and market sizing analyses. Furthermore, you will leverage extensive market data to first identify and then publish insights on the key trends and topics influencing the FinTech ecosystem. This position presents an exceptional opportunity for our Analysts to hone and develop their financial modeling, data analytics, business strategy, and interpersonal skills, while also interfacing with the most prominent CEOs, Founders, and Investors in FinTech. By design, this role equips Analysts with the essential tools and expertise to emerge as future leaders in the space. If you are determined, ambitious, and passionate about FinTech – we would love to meet you! What are the unique opportunities of this role? This is an unparalleled opportunity to work at an elite investment bank – and the only one exclusively dedicated to FinTech. From day one you will be on the front lines meeting with C-Suite level professionals from the top FinTech and Crypto companies as you assess product-market-fit, perform in-depth financial due-diligence, and conduct broader market research. In This Role, You Will Perform due-diligence on high-growth FinTech companies including conducting various valuation analyses (e.g. DCFs, public comparables, precedent transactions) for companies across FinTech verticals and business modelsMeet with FinTech founders, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and traditional finance executives in order to understand strategy, product roadmaps, acquisition interests, and capital raising / liquidity needsLeverage FT Partners’ proprietary database and alternative data sources to identify emerging trends in FinTechResearch significant M&A and private capital raising transactions and publish high-quality / high-visibility reportsWork side-by-side with deal teams in helping to assess valuation, product differentiation, and investor / buyer rationalesDevelop high-impact, client facing deliverables including sell-side pitches, views on market trends, and analyses of investment / acquisition activity across FinTechAssist senior bankers in developing and implementing business development strategies and facilitating dialogue with CEO/CFO/Board level contacts Qualifications Undergraduate or Master students graduated by June 2027All degrees considered, Finance, Economics or Accounting preferredMinimum 3.40 cumulative GPAStrong interest in financial analysis, research, and FinTechExceptional writing and verbal communication skillsStrong work ethic and a drive for excellenceTeam player, self-motivated, and entrepreneurialStrong data management and research skillsMaturity and poise to work directly with C-Suite level professionalsHigh attention to detailPermanent 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, Evercore and BarclaysAward-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 transactionsExcellent career path, strong and competitive compensationUnparalleled deal flow with premier client baseAccess to world-class executives at high-growth companiesDominant footprint in one of the largest sectors: financial technologyTop-notch financial sponsor relationshipsClose-knit, rapidly growing team Selected Transactions Include Advising Deribit’s $4.3 billion Sale to CoinbaseDivvy's $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.comAvidXchange’s $2.2 billion Sale to TPG & CorpayGreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman SachsTruebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket CompaniesRevolut's $1.3 billion Financing at a $33 billion ValuationFinicity’s $1 billion Sale to MastercardIntermex’s $500 million Sale to Western UnionSpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion ValuationBilt’s $250 million Financing at a $10.75 billion ValuationLumin Digital’s $200 million Growth FinancingStash’s $146 million Series H FinancingCloudWalk’s $150 million Financing at a ~$2.2 billion Valuation To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, please do not use GenAl tools during interviews. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. The annual salary for this position at commencement of employment is $100,000/year. 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.