FinTech / Blockchain /Crypto Business Development Specialist

FTP PARTNERS; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Technology Partners LP in San Francisco seeks a Strategic Insights Business Development Associate to support business development by identifying strategic opportunities, analyzing industry trends, and building client-targeting materials.

You will lead analysts, collaborate with senior bankers, and help advance the deal pipeline across FinTech sectors globally. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills, plus 3–5 years in related fields are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, VC, corporate strategy, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrency is required.
• Deep understanding of fintech market dynamics and emerging trends.
• Superior research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree; MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track industry trends, company performance, investment activity, and emerging technologies.
• Leverage in-depth research and analysis of FinTech, blockchain and crypto sectors to drive deal sourcing and procurement.
• Lead analysts in developing client targeting strategies, analyzing prospective companies and advancing the pipeline.
• Work directly with leadership of leading FinTech companies to enhance the firm’s diligence and assessment of each opportunity.
• Collaborate with senior bankers across the firm to develop presentations and other materials to win new business.
• Manage the maintenance and enhancement of internal databases for market intelligence, transaction activity, and target clients.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Consulting experience

Venture capital experience

Corporate strategy experience

Blockchain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (optional)

Job description

Location: San Francisco, CA

Firm: Financial Technology Partners LP ("FT Partners")

About FT Partners

FT Partners is the only investment bank focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. We deliver world‑class strategic and financial advisory services to the most innovative companies shaping the future of finance.

Role Overview

As a Strategic Insights Business Development Associate, you will support the firm’s business development efforts by identifying strategic opportunities for the firm, performing deep analysis of industry trends and target companies, leading the creation of materials used to win new business, and helping to build relationships with the leading FinTech companies around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Track industry trends, company performance, investment activity, and emerging technologies
• Leverage in‑depth research and analysis of FinTech, blockchain and crypto sectors to drive deal sourcing and procurement
• Lead analysts in developing client targeting strategies, analyzing prospective companies and advancing the pipeline
• Work directly with leadership of leading FinTech companies to enhance the firm’s diligence and assessment of each opportunity
• Collaborate with senior bankers across the firm to develop presentations and other materials to win new business
• Manage the maintenance and enhancement of internal databases for market intelligence, transaction activity, and target clients

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital, corporate strategy, or a related field
• Strong knowledge and experience in blockchain and cryptocurrency is required
• Deep understanding of fintech market dynamics and emerging trends
• Superior research, writing, and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree from a top‑tier institution; advanced degree or MBA is a plus

Compensation

• Base Salary: $130,000–$150,000
• Bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package

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

If you’re passionate about fintech innovation and have a strong command of blockchain and crypto ecosystems, we invite you to be part of FT Partners' mission to power the next generation of financial services.

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.