Associate/Sr. Associate, Strategic Finance

Future Standard; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Standard, a global asset manager, seeks a Strategic Finance Associate to lead FP&A, capital planning, and investor communications. Based in Darien, CT, you will partner with the CFO and senior leaders to drive value creation.

The successful candidate will build financial models, develop annual budgets and multi-year plans, analyze growth initiatives, and support capital structure decisions, M&A vetting, and integration efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 2–5 years in investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Strong knowledge of the asset management industry and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A activities and budgeting development.
• Model scenarios, KPI tracking, and actionable analyses.
• Collaborate with business units to align financial plans.
• Support capital structure planning and liquidity forecasts.
• Evaluate strategic transactions and post-transaction integration.
• Prepare investor communications and board-ready materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions. The firm manages over $94 billion in assets for a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, financial professionals and individual investors. FS Investments provides access to a broad suite of alternative asset classes and strategies through its best-in-class investment teams and partners. With its diversified platform and flexible capital solutions, the firm is a valued partner to general partners, asset owners and portfolio companies. FS Investments is grounded in its high-performance culture and guided by its commitment to building value for its clients, investing in its colleagues and giving back to its communities. The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S, Europe and Asia.

The Strategic Finance Associate will play a leading role in evaluating and executing the organization’s strategic initiatives, including related to financial planning and analysis, capital structure management, investor relations, and evaluation of organic and inorganic growth initiatives. This role is critical in driving long-term value creation, optimizing capital allocation, and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a keen understanding of the asset management landscape.

The Strategic Finance team reports to the CFO, who partners with other Senior Leaders across the firm to drive high-impact projects.

The Successful Candidate Is Expected To:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Support the development of annual budgets, the firm’s corporate strategy and multi-year plans, and rolling forecasts.
• Uncover actionable insights on key topics through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and KPI crafting and tracking.
• Partner with business units to align financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Corporate Finance & Capital Structure
• Assist in capital structure strategy, including debt and equity financing decisions.
• Build forecasts for liquidity planning, cash flow optimization, and working capital management.
• Evaluate strategic transactions (M&A, divestitures, partnerships)
• Support post-acquisition integration efforts by working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic goals.
• Investor Relations
• Aid in preparation for investors, analysts, and rating agencies.
• Ensure clear and consistent messaging on financial performance and strategy.
• Prepare quarterly earnings materials, investor presentations, and disclosures.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus).
• 2 - 5 years of experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or management consulting. Ideally with top-tier firms or financial services companies.
• Strong knowledge of the asset management industry, including trends, competitors, and regulatory environment, is a plus.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, including strong financial modeling skills, valuation, and business case development experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data and provide actionable insights for senior-level decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.

Skills

• Analytical Expertise: Exceptional financial modeling and/or business case development, especially in a related financial institution, with the ability to frame and evaluate complex business problems
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent presentation and writing skills to convey strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to work across teams and build relationships to drive strategic outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Integrity

• High integrity and commitment to transparency.