FT Partners
Special Executions Group Analyst / Data Analytics Analyst
FT Partners, New York, New York, us, 10261
2026 Special Executions Group Analyst / Data Analytics Analyst (NY or SF)
Position:
Financial Technology Partners (“FT Partners”) is seeking Analysts for its Special Executions Group in July 2026.
Firm Overview FT Partners is one of the most successful boutique investment banks on Wall Street. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in NYC and London, FT Partners has advised on some of the most significant transactions in the Financial Technology (“FinTech”) sector. FT Partners offer a full suite of financial and strategic advisory services, including M&A advisory, private capital raising and capital markets advisory. The FinTech sector is a dynamic industry that encompasses the convergence of financial services and technology. FT Partners is a 250+ banker global firm that prides itself on having an extremely collegial and energetic culture.
Role Description
SpecialX
is FT Partners’ quantitative and analytical engine. We work alongside the 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 a private equity investor would apply in diligence.
We dive into company data, financials, and operating metrics, analyzing things like customer cohorts, sales efficiency, retention, and unit economics. Our goal is to prove the story behind the numbers and make sure every forecast and KPI is credible and defensible.
While investment bankers manage the broader process, SpecialX focuses on the analytical depth behind every deal. It is the ideal team for people who love problem-solving, financial analysis, and data-driven work in Excel or Python.
In short, SpecialX is where financial analysis meets data analytics, and we make sure every client goes to market with numbers that can stand up to the toughest buyer diligence.
We are seeking Analysts for two teams within SpecialX:
Core SpecialX team members
work alongside investment bankers & clients to provide leadership and support across all quantitative areas, including modeling excellence, growth initiative validation, key KPI analysis, and broad financial strategy across deals.
SpecialX data analysts
work with investment bankers & clients by leveraging sophisticated tools to analyze complex data sets and present critical analyses in support of core investment theses and growth initiatives.
General Qualifications
Graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026
Minimum 3.6 GPA required
For Core SpecialX Analyst role:
Finance or accounting degree strongly preferred
For SpecialX Data Analyst role:
Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Analytics, or other quantitative major strongly preferred. (Note: Experience with SQL, Python, R, PowerPivot, Tableau, or Alteryx strongly preferred)
1400 SAT / 30 ACT strongly preferred
Permanent U.S. work authorization required . FT Partners will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future
Business and Technical Skills
Proficiency in Excel
Strong data analytics and financial analysis skills
Excellent problem solving and analytic ability
Excellent quantitative and technical skills
Strong quantitative and technical skills
Strong work ethic and a drive
Attention to detail
Communications
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
Team Player
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
Why FT Partners?
Managing Partner and Managing Directors formerly of Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Evercore and Barclays
Award-winning execution; Investment Bank of the Year / Boutique of the Year Awards (among many others)
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 the one of largest sectors: financial technology
Top-notch financial sponsor relationships
Close-knit, rapidly growing team
Selected transactions include advising:
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 & Corpay
GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
Revolut's $1.3 billion Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
Finicity’s $1 billion Sale to Mastercard
Intermex’s $500 million Sale to Western Union
SpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion Valuation
Bilt’s $250 million Financing at a $10.75 billion Valuation
Lumin Digital’s $200 million Growth Financing
Stash’s $146 million Series H Financing
CloudWalk’s $150 million Financing at a ~$2.2 billion Valuation
To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, please do not use GenAl tools during interviews. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
The annual salary for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $100,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:
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.
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Financial Technology Partners (“FT Partners”) is seeking Analysts for its Special Executions Group in July 2026.
Firm Overview FT Partners is one of the most successful boutique investment banks on Wall Street. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in NYC and London, FT Partners has advised on some of the most significant transactions in the Financial Technology (“FinTech”) sector. FT Partners offer a full suite of financial and strategic advisory services, including M&A advisory, private capital raising and capital markets advisory. The FinTech sector is a dynamic industry that encompasses the convergence of financial services and technology. FT Partners is a 250+ banker global firm that prides itself on having an extremely collegial and energetic culture.
Role Description
SpecialX
is FT Partners’ quantitative and analytical engine. We work alongside the 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 a private equity investor would apply in diligence.
We dive into company data, financials, and operating metrics, analyzing things like customer cohorts, sales efficiency, retention, and unit economics. Our goal is to prove the story behind the numbers and make sure every forecast and KPI is credible and defensible.
While investment bankers manage the broader process, SpecialX focuses on the analytical depth behind every deal. It is the ideal team for people who love problem-solving, financial analysis, and data-driven work in Excel or Python.
In short, SpecialX is where financial analysis meets data analytics, and we make sure every client goes to market with numbers that can stand up to the toughest buyer diligence.
We are seeking Analysts for two teams within SpecialX:
Core SpecialX team members
work alongside investment bankers & clients to provide leadership and support across all quantitative areas, including modeling excellence, growth initiative validation, key KPI analysis, and broad financial strategy across deals.
SpecialX data analysts
work with investment bankers & clients by leveraging sophisticated tools to analyze complex data sets and present critical analyses in support of core investment theses and growth initiatives.
General Qualifications
Graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026
Minimum 3.6 GPA required
For Core SpecialX Analyst role:
Finance or accounting degree strongly preferred
For SpecialX Data Analyst role:
Data Science, Quantitative Finance, Analytics, or other quantitative major strongly preferred. (Note: Experience with SQL, Python, R, PowerPivot, Tableau, or Alteryx strongly preferred)
1400 SAT / 30 ACT strongly preferred
Permanent U.S. work authorization required . FT Partners will not sponsor applicants for work visas at application or in the future
Business and Technical Skills
Proficiency in Excel
Strong data analytics and financial analysis skills
Excellent problem solving and analytic ability
Excellent quantitative and technical skills
Strong quantitative and technical skills
Strong work ethic and a drive
Attention to detail
Communications
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
Team Player
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
Why FT Partners?
Managing Partner and Managing Directors formerly of Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Evercore and Barclays
Award-winning execution; Investment Bank of the Year / Boutique of the Year Awards (among many others)
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 the one of largest sectors: financial technology
Top-notch financial sponsor relationships
Close-knit, rapidly growing team
Selected transactions include advising:
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 & Corpay
GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
Revolut's $1.3 billion Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
Finicity’s $1 billion Sale to Mastercard
Intermex’s $500 million Sale to Western Union
SpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion Valuation
Bilt’s $250 million Financing at a $10.75 billion Valuation
Lumin Digital’s $200 million Growth Financing
Stash’s $146 million Series H Financing
CloudWalk’s $150 million Financing at a ~$2.2 billion Valuation
To ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process, please do not use GenAl tools during interviews. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
The annual salary for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $100,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:
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.
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