Shape the future of FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) by helping identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact strategic investments and corporate development opportunities. In this highly cross-functional role, you’ll partner closely with senior Markets leaders and stakeholders across Trading, Digital Markets, CIB Strategy, Acquisitions & Strategic Investments, Legal, Compliance, Finance & Business Management, and Technology—plus external founders and investors—to deliver strategic outcomes that matter.
Job summary
The Markets Investments & Acquisitions team, within the broader Digital Markets business, manages strategic investment, warrant, acquisition, NewCo/JV, and portfolio-management / strategy opportunities across the FICC trading businesses, with thematic focus areas including digital assets, private markets, AI, electronic trading, market infrastructure, and data/workflow platforms. The Associate will support the full lifecycle of opportunities—from thematic research and sourcing through diligence, financial analysis, structuring, negotiation, execution, and post-investment governance—translating complex market, product, financial, and strategic inputs into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders.
Job responsibilities
- Support evaluation and execution of strategic investments, warrants, acquisitions, NewCos/JVs, and other strategic initiatives across FICC and related Markets businesses
- Conduct diligence and analysis across market landscape/competition, company/product, financials/valuation, strategic fit, and key risk/control/reputational/execution considerations
- Assist in structuring and negotiating investment, warrant, equity-grant, and acquisition terms, including cash-efficient structures linked to strategic commercial relationships
- Prepare senior-ready materials for governance forums and investment committees (e.g., investment memos, market maps, strategic assessments, valuation outputs, decision materials)
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (FICC businesses, Digital Markets, Strategy, ASI, Legal, Compliance, F&BM, Technology, and partner LOBs) to drive alignment, diligence, and execution
- Support portfolio management and post-investment governance, including KPI tracking, quarterly portfolio reviews, and board/observer materials
- Track industry trends and emerging opportunities; develop thematic research/market maps and engage with external founders, fintechs, incumbents, and investors to support sourcing and market intelligence
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, strategic investments, private equity/growth equity, venture capital, strategy, management consulting, markets, fintech, or another analytical/transaction-oriented role
- Strong analytical and financial skills (financial statements, valuation, scenario analysis, transaction comparables, business-case development)
- Strong interest in financial markets, FICC products, market structure, fintech, and strategic investing
- Ability to evaluate companies across strategic and financial dimensions (product-market fit, revenue model, competitive positioning, scalability, risks, and strategic relevance)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce senior-ready recommendations and materials
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment; strong PowerPoint/Excel skills and comfort using LLMs/productivity tools while adhering to firm policies and controls
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience with M&A, strategic investments, warrants, equity investments, commercial partnerships, JVs/NewCos, or corporate development processes
- Familiarity with FICC markets (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities, Securitized Products, financing), electronic trading, market infrastructure, or post-trade workflows
- Exposure to digital assets/tokenization, private markets, AI, data/analytics platforms, electronic trading venues, workflow platforms, or capital markets infrastructure
- Experience in market mapping/competitive analysis/investment screening/due diligence and build/buy/partner frameworks; comfort operating in a small, high-impact team with broad responsibilities
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, strategic investments, private equity or growth equity, venture capital, strategy, management consulting, markets, fintech, or another analytical or transaction-oriented role
- Strong analytical and financial skills, including financial statements, valuation, scenario analysis, transaction comparables, and business-case development
- Strong interest in financial markets, FICC products, market structure, fintech, and strategic investing
- Ability to evaluate companies across strategic and financial dimensions, including product-market fit, revenue model, competitive positioning, scalability, risks, and strategic relevance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce senior-ready recommendations and materials
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel skills, with comfort using LLMs and productivity tools while adhering to firm policies and controls
- Experience with M&A, strategic investments, warrants, equity investments, commercial partnerships, JVs or NewCos, or corporate development processes
- Familiarity with FICC markets, electronic trading, market infrastructure, or post-trade workflows
- Exposure to digital assets or tokenization, private markets, AI, data and analytics platforms, electronic trading venues, workflow platforms, or capital markets infrastructure
- Experience in market mapping, competitive analysis, investment screening, due diligence, or build-buy-partner frameworks
- Comfort operating in a small, high-impact team with broad responsibilities
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k)-type savings plan and related financial benefits, with options such as employee stock purchase participation. Financial planning resources are also highlighted to support long-term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for birth or adoption is available for all parents. Child care and back-up child care resources further reinforce family support.
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