About the Role
SpecialX is FT Partners’ quantitative engine, operating at the intersection of finance & data science. We support and work closely with investment banking teams, but our focus is different. We go deep into the numbers to make sure every analysis we produce can stand up to the scrutiny of investors during buyer diligence. SpecialX analysts focus on analyzing complex financial datasets to uncover insights that support investment theses, validate growth initiatives, and ensure the credibility of financial KPIs & narratives presented to investors. SpecialX analysts develop strong financial and analytical skills while working on live transactions. Analysts will gain hands-on experience working with large datasets, while learning how to translate complex data into clear and compelling insights for clients and investors.
Responsibilities
- Support & work alongside investment bankers and clients to understand critical financial & business drivers
- Analyze financial datasets to develop quantitative narratives driving company growth and performance.
- Build data visualizations, models, and reporting to communicate key findings to clients and investors
- Lead core financial workstreams including cohort analysis, retention analysis, unit economics analysis, sales efficiency analysis, and other growth initiatives validation
Requirements
- Graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027
- Major in Finance & Data Science (combined), Quantitative Finance, or Business Analytics required
- Minimum 3.6 GPA required
- 1400 SAT / 30 ACT required
- Permanent U.S. work authorization required. FT Partners will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future
Skills
- SQL or Python required
- R, PowerPivot, Tableau, or Alteryx preferred
- Foundational data analytics and financial analysis skills
- Strong understanding of accounting & finance concepts
- Proficiency in Excel
- Excellent problem-solving ability and intellectual curiosity
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technical tools and analytical techniques
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to articulate methods and results of complex analyses
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks and initiatives
- Prepares high impact materials
- Participates effectively in both internal and external meetings
- Able to collaborate across teams and levels, both internally and externally
- Builds trust in relationships with all team members
- High-level of engagement and commitment to the firm's goals and organizational success
- Self-motivated and entrepreneurial
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Analyst
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000/year
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time, parental leave)
About the Company
- Financial Technology Partners (“FT Partners”) is a leading boutique investment bank exclusively focused on the Financial Technology (“FinTech”) sector.
- Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York and London, the firm has advised on many of the most significant and high-profile transactions in global FinTech.
- FT Partners provides a full suite of strategic advisory services, including M&A advisory, private capital raising, and capital markets advisory.
- With a 250+ banker global platform, the firm is widely recognized as the dominant advisor in one of the most dynamic and high-growth industry sectors.
- FT Partners combines senior-level attention, execution excellence, and unmatched sector expertise to deliver superlative outcomes for high-growth and scaled market leaders alike.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
