Macro Research & Content Strategy Associate

Financial Technology Partners•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Financial Technology Partners LP (“FT Partners” or the “Firm”) is looking for a highly analytical and driven Research & Content Strategy Associate to join our team in San Francisco. This role is ideal for someone with deep fintech knowledge who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. FT Partners is the only investment bank focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. We deliver world-class strategic and financial advisory services to the most innovative companies shaping the future of finance. We're looking for a highly analytical, AI-native Research & Content Strategy Associate to help us produce industry-leading research, thought leadership, and marketing content. This role sits at the intersection of market research, data analysis, content creation, and AI-powered workflow automation. You'll conduct original research, identify emerging market trends, produce professional research reports, create compelling marketing content, and leverage the latest AI tools to dramatically increase productivity and quality. If you're naturally curious, love digging into data, enjoy writing, and constantly experiment with new AI tools to work smarter and faster, we'd love to talk.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in research, consulting, market intelligence, equity research, investment banking, journalism, strategy, or a related analytical role
Exceptional writing and communication skills
Experience producing polished research reports for executive audiences
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Comfortable working with large amounts of information and synthesizing complex topics quickly
Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience with one or more of the following: Market research, Financial research, Competitive intelligence, Equity research, Industry analysis, B2B marketing, Content marketing, Email marketing platforms, CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.), Data visualization tools
Naturally curious and obsessed with learning
Able to quickly become an expert on unfamiliar industries
An outstanding writer and storyteller
Comfortable balancing analytical rigor with creativity
Self-directed and thrives with minimal oversight
Passionate about producing work that is both insightful and visually polished
Focused on finding faster, smarter ways to accomplish complex work
Experience using AI agents and workflow automation tools
Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI-assisted research workflows
Experience creating executive presentations
Basic design skills (PowerPoint, Canva, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite)
Experience with video or multimedia content creation
Background in financial services, fintech, venture capital, or technology

Responsibilities

Conduct primary research through surveys, interviews, outreach campaigns, and expert conversations
Perform secondary research across industry reports, financial filings, news sources, academic publications, and proprietary datasets
Develop research methodologies that produce differentiated market intelligence
Validate findings through multiple independent sources
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and investment themes
Synthesize quantitative and qualitative information into actionable insights
Build dashboards, visualizations, and supporting analysis
Identify emerging technologies, competitive dynamics, and market shifts
Produce professional-quality research reports suitable for executive audiences
Write market landscapes, industry analyses, company profiles, white papers, and thought leadership
Transform complex technical topics into clear, compelling narratives
Ensure exceptional editorial quality, accuracy, and visual presentation
Create high-quality content across multiple formats including: Articles, Blog posts, White papers, Case studies, LinkedIn content, Website copy, Presentation materials, Sales collateral
Repurpose long-form research into shorter, high-impact marketing assets
Maintain a consistent editorial voice and brand quality
Build and execute targeted email marketing campaigns
Develop audience segmentation strategies
Create compelling email copy that drives engagement
Measure campaign performance and continuously optimize results
A/B test messaging, subject lines, and content formats
Leverage leading AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, and others) to significantly improve research quality and productivity
Build AI-assisted workflows for research, writing, data synthesis, and content generation
Continuously evaluate new AI tools and incorporate them into daily workflows
Help identify opportunities to automate repetitive knowledge work across the organization