Investment Banking Associate
Posted 7 Jan 2026
Advertised as “Associate, Investment Banking”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsSeries 63
Study levelBachelor's
Position: Investment Banking Associate
Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Company Overview:
Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) is a premier investment banking firm dedicated exclusively to the financial technology sector. We define this sector as the dynamic intersection of technology-driven solutions and financial services. FT Partners has recently been honored with the "Dealmaker of the Year" and "Investment Banking Firm of the Year" awards by The M&A Advisor.
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.
Role Overview:
As an Investment Banking Associate, you will play a pivotal role in originating and executing live transactions. Your responsibilities will encompass extensive financial modeling and analysis, company valuation, corporate and industry research, strategic analysis and recommendations, identification of business development opportunities, due diligence, preparation of client presentation materials, and the identification of potential corporate and financial sponsors, buyers, and investors. Associates will work closely with senior investment bankers, managing day-to-day deal activities and overseeing and mentoring analysts.
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.