At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead investment banking projects and manage deal flow from start to finish.
- Company: Join FT Partners, the leading firm in financial technology investment banking.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent career progression, and access to top-tier clients.
- Other info: Work alongside industry leaders and enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making significant impacts in the fintech sector.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in investment banking with strong analytical and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Experienced Vice President – FinTech Investment Banking. Financial Technology Partners (aka “FT Partners”) is the only investment banking firm focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. We broadly define the sector as the dynamic convergence of technology-based solutions and financial services.
FT Partners was recently recognized as "Dealmaker of the Year" and "Investment Banking Firm of the Year" by The M.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing analysis and insights with confidence and gravitas.
- Having expertise of processes and deal flow from origination to close.
- Serving as a resource for others on major industry trends and developing skills in business development.
- Understanding the legal framework of transactions, including shareholder rights, key term sheet items and other terms and conditions.
- Dissecting and pulling together trading and transaction comparables.
- Managing and understanding assumptions around DCF, LBO and related valuation techniques.
- Articulating valuation to buyers, investors and clients, and constructing a valuation thesis from data and company details.
- Teaching technical concepts to others and managing multiple workstreams and deals.
- Planning and strategising with senior bankers, interpreting strategy/goal and working with junior bankers to execute.
- Developing strategic and tactical project plans; anticipating needs/potential challenges.
- Remaining flexible and adaptable under pressure.
- Taking accountability and ownership for all deliverables and ensuring completion by established deadlines.
- Utilising junior bankers efficiently; delegating effectively based on skillset.
- Managing capacity of junior bankers and providing input on staffing calls.
General Qualifications:
- Must have 6+ years of full-time investment banking experience in M&A.
- Attention to detail and strong relationship management skills.
- Strong presentation skills in both large and small group settings.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
- Proven quantitative and technical skills; proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.
- An entrepreneurial spirit, ready to tackle complexities of any task or challenge.
- Strong work ethic and drive with a high degree of self-discipline and motivation.
- U.K. work authorization depending on work location; we do not sponsor in either location.
Communications Skills:
- Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills; able to prepare high impact materials.
- Participating effectively in both internal and external meetings.
- Maturity and poise to work directly with client executives.
Team Player:
- Contributing to building a positive team spirit, keeping commitments, inspiring trust, and upholding firm values.
- Ability to perform under pressure, amid tight deadlines; can effectively prioritise and plan.
- Collaborative across teams and levels, both internally and externally.
- Understanding coaching for long-term development of self and others.
Why FT Partners:
- Managing Partner and Managing Directors formerly of Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.
- Award-winning execution; Investment Bank of the Year / Boutique of the Year Awards.
- Executing both billion dollar and early stage / high-growth VC transactions.
- Excellent career path, strong and competitive compensation.
- Unparalleled deal flow with premier client base.
- Access to world-class executives at high-growth companies.
- Dominant footprint in one of the largest sectors: financial technology.
- Top-notch financial sponsor relationships.
- Close-knit, rapidly growing team.
Selected Transactions:
- 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.
Wanted: Vice President, Investment Banking employer: Financial Technology Partners
Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) stands out as an exceptional employer in the investment banking sector, particularly for those passionate about financial technology. With a close-knit and rapidly growing team, employees benefit from unparalleled deal flow, access to world-class executives, and a strong career path supported by competitive compensation. The firm fosters a collaborative work culture that values integrity and encourages professional growth, making it an ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to make a significant impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
Financial Technology Partners Recruitment Team
