Associate, Investment Banking

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.

FT Partners operates on a hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days remote.

In this role, you will gain significant exposure to industry leaders, top private equity and venture capital investors, and cutting-edge technology companies. You will provide leadership and mentorship to Analysts, actively participating in their recruitment, training, and professional development.

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time investment banking experience in M&A sell-side advisory.
• FINRA Series 63 and 79 registration.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Proven capability to lead and manage projects effectively.
• Exceptional organizational, execution, and time management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels.
• Excellent presentation skills, adaptable to both large and small group settings.
• Strategic thinker with robust analytical capabilities.
• Proven quantitative and technical expertise, proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, ready to tackle complex tasks and challenges.
• Strong work ethic, self-discipline, and motivation.
• U.S. work authorization required; FT Partners does not sponsor work visas.

• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-impact materials.
• Effective participation in both internal and external meetings.
• Maturity and professionalism in interactions with client executives.

• Collaborative team player who fosters a positive team environment, keeps commitments, inspires trust, and upholds ethical standards and firm values.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with effective prioritization and planning skills.
• Committed to the long-term development of self and others through coaching.

• Leadership from Managing Partners and Managing Directors with backgrounds at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.
• Award-winning execution, recognized as Investment Bank of the Year and Boutique of the Year, among other accolades.
• Involvement in both billion-dollar transactions and early-stage, high-growth VC deals.
• Clear career progression and competitive compensation packages.
• Access to an unparalleled deal flow with a distinguished client base.
• Opportunities to engage with world-class executives in a high-growth sector.
• Established relationships with top financial sponsors.
• A close-knit, rapidly growing team environment.

• Divvy's $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.com
• GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
• Forge’s $2 billion Merger with Motive Capital Corp.
• Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
• Revolut's $800 million Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
• 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
• CAIS’ $225 million Series C Financing at a $1 billion+ Valuation
• Bilt’s $200 million Financing at a $3.1 billion valuation
• Newfront’s $200 million Financing at a $2.2 billion Valuation
• DailyPay’s $75 million Financing at a $1.8 billion Valuation
• Cart.com’s $60 million Series C Financing at $1.2 billion Valuation
• Acorn’s Acquisition of GoHenry