Experienced Analyst, Investment Banking

Position: Investment Banking Analyst Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid, 3 days in office) Company Overview Financial Technology Partners (“FT Partners”) is one of the most successful boutique investment banks on Wall Street. Headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and London, FT Partners has advised on some of the most meaningful and high-profile transactions in the Financial Technology (“FinTech”) sector in recent years.

Founded by Steve McLaughlin, our Managing Partner and a former senior investment banker at Goldman Sachs & Co., FT Partners comprises a team of highly experienced professionals with backgrounds in the financial technology, M&A, and investment banking divisions of Goldman Sachs in New York, San Francisco, London, and Los Angeles.

Role Overview As an Investment Banking Analyst, you will be deeply involved in all aspects of live transactions and business development efforts, including:

• Building detailed financial models and valuations
• Conducting industry and company research
• Preparing strategic analyses, recommendations, and presentations
• Supporting client engagements, due diligence, and execution
• Collaborating closely with senior bankers to manage deal processes
• Mentoring and training new analysts and interns

This role offers unparalleled exposure to leading FinTech CEOs, venture capital and private equity investors, and innovative technology firms, as well as direct collaboration with highly experienced senior bankers.

General Qualifications

• 1–2 years of full-time investment banking experience, preferably in M&A or sell-side advisory.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• U.S. work authorization required (FT Partners does not sponsor applicants for work visas).
• Proven ability to lead and manage projects effectively.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and technical skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to take initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team-oriented environment.

Communication Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Comfort preparing and delivering client-facing materials.
• Professional maturity and poise to work directly with executive-level clients.

Team Player

• Collaborative and ethical contributor who inspires trust and upholds firm values.