FinTech / InsurTech Business Development Associate

FinTech / InsurTech Business Development Associate

San Francisco, CA or New York City

About FT Partners FT Partners is the only investment bank focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York and London, we deliver world-class strategic and financial advisory services — including M&A advisory, private capital raising, and capital markets advisory — to the most innovative companies shaping the future of finance. Our 250+ person global team is led by bankers formerly of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Evercore, Citi, Bank of America, and more.

Role Overview We are looking for a highly analytical and driven Business Development Associate to join our team in San Francisco or New York City. This role is ideal for an ambitious professional with experience in InsurTech or FinTech who is passionate about the sector, thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and wants to be on the front lines of high-growth company advisory. You will support high-priority business development activities, contribute to bespoke industry research, and develop the tools and skills needed to become a leader in the FinTech advisory space.

Key Responsibilities

Perform due diligence on high-growth FinTech and InsurTech companies, including DCF, public comparables, and precedent transaction analyses

Meet directly with FinTech and InsurTech founders, VCs, private equity firms, and traditional finance executives to assess strategy, product roadmaps, and capital raising needs

Track industry trends, company performance, and investment activity across FinTech and InsurTech sectors

Leverage FT Partners' proprietary database and alternative data sources to identify emerging InsurTech leaders

Research significant M&A and capital raising transactions and contribute to high-quality, high-visibility industry reports

Develop market-facing deliverables including sell-side pitches, market trend analyses, and investment activity summaries

Assist senior bankers in developing and implementing business development strategies and facilitating dialogue with CEO, CFO, and Board-level contacts

Required Qualifications

2+ years of relevant experience in InsurTech, FinTech, investment banking, or a related field; Finance, Economics, or Accounting background preferred

Strong interest in and knowledge of the InsurTech and FinTech landscape

Superior research, writing, and verbal communication skills

Strong data management skills and high attention to detail

Proficiency with AI tools including ChatGPT and Claude

Team player, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial

U.S. work authorization required — FT Partners does not sponsor work visas

Compensation Base salary: $130,000-150,000, plus bonus potential and comprehensive benefits package.

Selected Transactions Recent advisory assignments include:

Deribit's $4.3 billion sale to Coinbase

Equiniti's $4.2 billion sale to Bullish

Divvy's $2.5 billion sale to Bill.com

AvidXchange's $2.2 billion sale to TPG & Corpay

Truebill's $1.3 billion sale to Rocket Companies

Revolut's $1.3 billion financing at a $33 billion valuation

Accelerant's $724 million IPO

Forge Global's $660 million sale to Charles Schwab

Stash's $425 million sale to Grab

Bilt Rewards' $250 million financing at a $10.75 billion valuation

Newfront's $200 million financing at a $2.2 billion valuation

SquareTrade's $1.4 billion sale to Allstate

Financial Technology Partners is 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.