Fintech Strategy Associate

This position provides leadership and support for the Bank's efforts in fintech investing and partnerships. This includes assisting in the development of strategies; analyzing potential fintech investment opportunities; managing relationships with fintech companies, partners, prospects, investees, etc.; interacting with teams across the Bank to identify needs and use cases; and analyzing industry trends and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Bank's portfolio of fintech investments (direct and through funds) and prospects.
• Develop strategies related to the Bank's interactions with fintechs including identifying pilot and proof of concept programs; connecting new technologies across the Company; and working with other leaders on target state capabilities.
• Interact with leaders in the fintech venture space, founders, and banking technology to understand and track emerging trends, new companies, and opportunities for the Bank.
• Ongoing interaction with partners across the Bank and within the financial services industry to create awareness and education opportunities related to fintech and emerging technology in banking.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and research

Requirements

• Bachelors degree; Masters preferred
• 4-6 years of related experience
• Strategy experience with fintech connectivity. Some experience in venture investing, investment analysis, or similar fields
• Heavy work in strategic thinking and building alternative strategic models and direct experience in fintech
• Background in venture investing and/or investment banking preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience with various data analytics tools that may include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, R, Python, and/or other similar tools. High level of comfort with Microsoft PowerPoint is required; experience with other presentation tools is beneficial
• Ability to travel as needed for relevant meetings

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)