Who We Are
Cross River is a highly profitable, fast-growing financial technology company powering the future of financial services. Our comprehensive suite of innovative and scalable embedded payments, cards, and lending products deliver financial services for millions of businesses and consumers around the globe. Cross River is backed by leading investors and serves the world’s most essential fintech and technology companies. Together with its partners, Cross River is reshaping global finance and financial inclusion.
We are on a mission to build the infrastructure that propels access, inclusion, and the democratization of financial services. While our company has tripled in size over the last three years, our strong sense of purpose led Cross River to be named to American Banker’s list of Best Places to Work in Fintech for the last 6 years. The reason for this success is simple – our nimble and collaborative family culture lives in every member of our growing team. Together we are at the forefront of technology and innovation, and we invite passionate, collaborative, and motivated high performers to join our expanding team.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a highly motivated Analyst, Corporate Development to support mergers and acquisitions, strategic venture investments, and high-impact corporate initiatives. This role is ideal for someone early in their career with a strong foundation in finance and a passion for fintech innovation. You’ll play a critical role in evaluating growth opportunities and executing transactions that shape the future of our business. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of M&A transactions and other strategic initiatives, from initial diligence through to closing
- Assist with sourcing and evaluating venture capital opportunities for Cross River Digital Ventures
- Conduct research and analysis on market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscapes to inform corporate strategy
- Build and maintain detailed financial models and presentations to support investment decisions
- Prepare executive-level reports, memos, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions to support the implementation of strategic projects
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, venture capital, or a similar analytical role
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to present clearly to senior leadership
- A proactive, adaptable mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
Nice to Have:
- Experience or strong interest in fintech
- Interest in emerging technologies, startups, and innovation
- Experience working directly with senior stakeholders or cross-functional teams
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Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00
Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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What We Do
Cross River provides technology infrastructure powering the future of financial services. Leveraging a proprietary real-time banking core, Cross River delivers innovative and scalable embedded payments, cards, lending, and crypto solutions to millions of consumers and businesses. Cross River is backed by leading investors and serves the world’s most essential fintech and technology companies. Together with its partners, Cross River is reshaping global finance and financial inclusion. Member FDIC.
