--- title: '2027 July Strategic Insights Full Time Analyst (San Francisco) at Financial Technology Partners' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/2027-july-strategic-insights-full-time-analyst-san-francisco-financial-jwywymr2fphv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # 2027 July Strategic Insights Full Time Analyst (San Francisco) at Financial Technology Partners - **Company:** Financial Technology Partners - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Posted:** 2026-08-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/financialtechnologypartners/jobs/8687854002 ## Job description 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 models - Meet 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 needs - Leverage FT Partners’ proprietary database and alternative data sources to identify emerging trends in FinTech - Research significant M&A and private capital raising transactions and publish high-quality / high-visibility reports - Work side-by-side with deal teams in helping to assess valuation, product differentiation, and investor / buyer rationales - Develop high-impact, client facing deliverables including sell-side pitches, views on market trends, and analyses of investment / acquisition activity across FinTech - Assist 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 2027 - All degrees considered, Finance, Economics or Accounting preferred - Minimum 3.40 cumulative GPA - Strong interest in financial analysis, research, and FinTech - Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills - Strong work ethic and a drive for excellence - Team player, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial - Strong data management and research skills - Maturity and poise to work directly with C-Suite level professionals - High attention to detail - Permanent 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 Barclays - 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 one of the 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 - 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 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. ## About Financial Technology Partners ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Investment banking, financial advisory, M&A, capital markets – exclusively focused on financial technology (FinTech). - **Target customers**: FinTech companies (from startups to large public firms) across all sub-sectors (payments, lending, insurance, blockchain, wealth management, etc.). - **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide world-class advisory services and help FinTech clients achieve best-in-class results through unmatched industry expertise and a dedicated focus. ## Products & Services - **M&A Advisory**: Sell-side and buy-side merger and acquisition advisory for FinTech companies. - **Capital Raising**: Private placements, IPOs, follow-on offerings, and debt financing for FinTech firms. - **Strategic Advisory**: Valuation, fairness opinions, and strategic planning for FinTech clients. - **Special Executions (SpecialX)**: A dedicated group focusing on complex or unique transactions, including data analytics and cross-border deals. - **Private Capital Markets**: Advising on private placements and growth equity. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private partnership). - **Key Metric**: Over 20 years of exclusive FinTech focus; consistently ranked #1 FinTech investment bank by industry publications. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (FT Partners is the advisor, not a funded startup). Clients include many of the largest and most innovative FinTech companies globally. - **Growth Signals**: - Recognized as "Investment Bank of the Year" and "Dealmaker of the Year" multiple times by The M&A Advisor. - Founder Steve McLaughlin ranked #1 on Institutional Investor’s Most Influential Dealmakers in FinTech. - Team of 140+ employees globally (as of 2026). - Offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive FinTech focus**: No other investment bank dedicates 100% of its resources to financial technology, giving FT Partners deeper sector knowledge and relationships. - **Proprietary database**: Maintains the most comprehensive FinTech database in the world, covering all companies, transactions, geographies, investors, and executives. - **Senior-level attention**: Clients work directly with experienced bankers (many from Goldman Sachs, etc.) on every deal. - **Award-winning track record**: Consistently recognized as the top FinTech advisory firm. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to dominate the FinTech M&A and capital raising market globally. - Expand platform capabilities through data science, primary research, and global execution. - Deepen coverage in emerging sub-sectors such as blockchain, crypto, and insurtech. - Attract and develop top talent through rigorous training and mentorship. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Highly collaborative, collegial, and apprenticeship-based. Emphasis on on-the-job learning and mentorship (each analyst/associate matched with a peer mentor and senior mentor). - **Remote/hybrid policy**: Offices in San Francisco, New York, and London; some roles may offer remote flexibility (see job postings). - **Training**: Comprehensive training programs across all levels; exposure to live deals from day one. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, professional development, and a flat hierarchy that values contribution over tenure. - **For job seekers**: Ideal for those passionate about FinTech and investment banking. The firm seeks candidates with strong analytical skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a drive to work on high-impact transactions. ## Sources 1. [ftpartners.com](https://ftpartners.com/) 2. [ftpartners.com/careers](https://www.ftpartners.com/careers) 3. [ftpartners.com/whyftpartners](https://ftpartners.com/whyftpartners) 4. [Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/financialtechnologypartners) 5. 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