Experienced Analysts, Investment Banking

FT Partners; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Investment Banking Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior bankers and gain exposure to high-profile transactions in the fast-paced financial technology sector. As an Analyst, you will be responsible for financial modeling, company valuation, and strategic analysis, while also mentoring and training junior analysts. The firm prides itself on its collegial culture and commitment to professional development, making it an ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact in the investment banking field.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Career Development Opportunities

Access to Industry Leaders

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of investment banking experience in M&A advisory required.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Involved in originating and executing live transactions, including financial modeling.
• Prepare client presentation materials and conduct due diligence.

Skills

Investment Banking

Financial Modeling

Company Valuation

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Relationship Management

Time Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Minimum 2:1)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position: Financial Technology Partners is seeking an experienced Investment Banking Analysts.

Company Description: 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, Evercore, HSBC and Barclays.

Role Description: Analysts are involved in all aspects of originating and executing live transactions, including extensive financial modeling and analysis, company valuation, corporate and industry research, strategic analysis and recommendation, identification of business development opportunities, due diligence, preparation of client presentation materials and identification of corporate and financial sponsor buyers and investors. Analysts assume significant responsibility by working closely with senior investment bankers, overseeing and executing day-to-day deal activities and managing and training analysts. Analysts will gain significant exposure to industry leaders, top private equity and venture capital investors and cutting-edge technology companies. Our Analysts provide leadership and mentorship to Analysts, taking an active role in their recruiting, training, and professional development.

General Qualifications

• Must have 1-2 years of full-time investment banking experience in M&A sell side advisory
• U.K. work authorization required; FT Partners does not sponsor applicants for work visas
• Minimum 2:1 required
• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage projects
• Excellent organizational, execution and time management skills; attention to detail
• Relationship management skills, able to interact with all levels within an organization
• Strong presentation skills in both large and small group settings
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills
• Proven quantitative and technical skills
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
• An entrepreneurial spirit, ready to roll up your sleeves and dig into the complexities of any task or challenge
• Strong work ethic and drive with a high degree of self-discipline and motivation

Communications Skills

• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, able to prepare high impact materials
• Participates effectively in both internal and external meetings
• Maturity and poise to work directly with client executives

Team Player

• Team player who can contribute to building a positive team spirit, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, and upholds firm values
• Ability to perform under pressure, amid tight deadlines; can effectively prioritize and plan
• Collaborative across teams and levels, both internally and externally
• Understands coaching for long term development of self and others

Why FT Partners?

• Managing Partner and Managing Directors formerly of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Evercore, Citi, HSBC, and many more
• 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 the one of largest sectors: financial technology
• Top-notch financial sponsor relationships
• Close-knit, rapidly growing team

Selected transactions include advising:

• Divvy's $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.com
• GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
• Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
• Currencycloud’s $1 billion Sale to Visa
• Revolut's $800 million Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
• Mollie’s $800 million Financing at a $6.5 billion Valuation
• Payrix’ ~$800 million Sale to FIS
• Cross River’s $620 million Series D Financing
• Velocity Global’s $400 million Series B Financing
• SpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion Valuation
• Upgrade’s $280 million Series F Financing at a $6 billion Valuation
• Lendable’s $275 million Financing at a $4.5 billion Valuation
• Mambu’s ~$266 million Series E Financing at a ~$5.5 billion Valuation
• Newfront’s $200 million Financing at a $2.2 billion Valuation
• Cart.com’s $60 million Series C Financing at a $1.2 billion Valuation
• Acorns’ Acquisition of GoHenry

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.