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# FinTech Strategy and Business Development First Year Analyst at Financial Technology Partners

- **Company:** Financial Technology Partners
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/financialtechnologypartners/jobs/8802338002

## Job description

Position: FinTech Strategy and Business Development First Year Analyst Location: London (In-Office 3 Days a Week)

Firm Overview Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) stands as one of Wall Street's premier boutique investment banks. With headquarters in San Francisco and additional offices in New York City and London, we have been at the forefront of significant transactions in the rapidly evolving Financial Technology sector. Our comprehensive suite of financial and strategic advisory services includes merger and acquisition advisory, private capital raising, and capital markets advisory. As a dynamic industry at the intersection of finance and technology, we are a global firm of over 250 professionals, distinguished by our collegial and energetic culture. Every team member is encouraged to make meaningful contributions to our collective success. Our senior bankers boast backgrounds from esteemed firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, and Evercore.

## Role Description

As a Business Development Analyst at FT Partners, you will play a crucial role in supporting high-priority investment banking initiatives and publishing tailored industry research. This position is an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in FinTech while gaining insights into M&A, private capital raising, business development strategy, and industry research. We aim to cultivate the next generation of FinTech advisors and investors, providing you with the tools and skills necessary to thrive in this dynamic field. If you are an ambitious recent graduate with a passion for FinTech, we would love to meet you.

What Makes This Role Unique? This is an exceptional opportunity to join an elite investment bank solely focused on FinTech. From your first day, you'll engage directly with C-suite executives from leading FinTech companies. Your responsibilities will include assessing product-market fit, conducting in-depth financial and qualitative due diligence, and performing comprehensive market research.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct due diligence on high-growth FinTech companies, including various valuation analyses (e.g., DCFs, public comparables, precedent transactions) across different verticals and business models.
- Engage with FinTech founders, venture capitalists, private equity firms, and finance executives to understand strategies, product roadmaps, acquisition interests, and capital needs.
- Utilize FT Partners’ proprietary database and alternative data sources to identify emerging trends in the FinTech landscape.
- Research significant M&A and private capital raising transactions, producing high-quality, impactful reports.
- Develop market-facing deliverables, including sell-side pitches and analyses of investment and acquisition activity in FinTech.
- Support senior bankers in formulating and executing business development strategies, facilitating discussions with CEO, CFO, and Board-level contacts.

Qualifications:

- 2026 undergrads only
- All degrees considered; Finance, Economics, or Accounting are advantageous.
- GPA of 3.30 or higher or UK equivalent
- Strong interest in finance, consulting, research, and FinTech.
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.
- Collaborative, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong data management and research capabilities.
- High attention to detail.
- Candidates must either currently reside in the New York or be prepared to relocate at their own expense.
- U.K. work authorization required; FT Partners does not sponsor work visas at application or in the future.

Why Choose FT Partners?

- Leadership team with experience from top firms including Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Evercore, Citi, and Bank of America.
- Award-winning execution, recognized as Investment Bank of the Year and Boutique of the Year.
- Engaging in billion-dollar deals as well as early-stage and high-growth VC transactions.
- Excellent career trajectory with competitive compensation.
- Access to premier client relationships and world-class executives in high-growth sectors.
- Established footprint in one of the largest sectors: financial technology.
- Strong financial sponsor relationships.
- A 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

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.

## 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. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/financial-technology-partners)

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