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Looking for Updated Fintech/Software Primer
Does anyone have an updated software industry primer? either from an investment bank or private equity firm. The landscape has changed quite a bit in the past two years (i.e. valuations down, new A.I. tools etc). Old primers are pretty much out of date. Anything in financial software would be...
Breaking into VC w/ Tech focus
I am entering my 4th and final year of university. I am a finance major at a Canadian target school with a strong interest in FinTech. I am currently doing a summer internship at a FinTech startup in Toronto working very autonomous and hands-on projects gaining lots of exposure to the ins and outs...
Updated Views on Ribbit Capital?
Wondering if anyone has any views on Ribbit Capital? I know the firm is overall very media shy / rarely gives interviews and as a result there is not a ton of information on them available online. Seems like a pretty incredible track record though (founded 12 years ago as an earlier stage VC fund...
UCONN MS FinTech- worth it?
Hello everyone! I recently got an admission offer from UCONN for their MS FinTech program. It is a new program and I am worried about the ROI. Any thoughts on this? I am an international student, so expecting no ROI for the investment would be mad. Waiting to hear more on this!
Laid Off from Tech- Looking for a Job back in Finance
Hey all- I have about 6 years of working experience, just about 5 of that is in FinTech as a Strategic Finance/ Business Development Manager. Before that I spent a year in Investment Banking at a large BB. In Jan my company did cut backs, and I am finding it impossible to get another job. Typically...
Market-Neutral LS Equity in CY22: Which Tech / Software / Internet / FinTech (and similar) books have done well in 2022, and how?
Seems 2022 has been a good year for LS books focused on certain industries (one obvious example being Energy). Also, many of the large shops (think Citadel, MLP, Balyasny, Point72, etc.) have posted overall good-to-impressive 2022 returns, even when just looking at their Equities businesses in...
EB PCA vs BB Fintech Coverage
Currently associate. Deciding between a Tier 1 EB PCA offer (i.e. Evercore, PJT, Lazard) vs a lower BB Fintech coverage offer (i.e. CS, UBS, DB). PCA is booming in the past two years, and EB have dominant share in this market. Pay is higher than M&A and high upsides if stay within secondaries....
Fintech PE
Hey guys, I signed with a top MM TMT shop in my state and will be joining their Fintech buyout group soon. Just wondering if anyone knows if it can exit into GE / VC, corp dev, or MF. Any insights would be appreciated.
Where will the big money be made during the 2020's?
Where do you see finance's biggest "white spaces" in this era? Let's assume your goal is to become a billionaire in financial services, to put it simply. Let's also assume tomorrow you're given $25 Million dollars carte blanche, as well as a healthy rolodex, to assist you on your journey toward this...
Breaking Back into Finance from FinTech
Hi All, After graduation (2017) I accepted a FT offer at a BB Bank in their Investment Banking Credit group. This focused primarily on Underwriting large cap revolvers, and I was there for a year. However, at the end of my first year I was offered a good position at a small FinTech on their...
Q&A: Founder/Tech Exec, Former Hedge Fund Research Director, SEAL Team Intelligence Officer, Consultant
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Title summarizes the road I’ve traveled… consultant → intelligence community/SEAL Teams/Special Operations → director of research at a well known hedge fund → tech...
SWE considering switch into FinTech
A recruiter contacted me and said he could get me a position in FinTech for much higher pay (something in the range $250k-300k). Is this accurate? I really like building software and am happy to work more than 40hrs. Does anyone know what the work is like on a technical level? I'm very interested in...
Any insight on Citi's FIG FinTech vertical?
Hi, sophomore here interested in recruiting for Citi's FIG group, particularly going for its FinTech vertical. Haven't heard about it much here, can anyone provide insight on culture (sweaty or not, do people leave early or can ppl stay for long) + if learning opps are comparable to other Citi...
Advice on Offers
Hi, I am currently conflicted between two offers, both are for quantitative developer. One is from an Asset Management in Bay Area and the pay is around 150k with an additional 30k-40k in bonus. The second offer I have is from a fintech startup, it's more than 5 years old with a lot of people using...
Fintech v. Traditional Finance?
What's up Chimps, Background: I just started an entry-level role at a fintech company that serves as a secure go-between for merchants, consumers, acquirers, and our sponsored BBs. I'm in the first weeks of training, but the work itself seems super interesting (lots of risk mgmt/analysis, regulatory...
Fintech internship to IB/Finance?
Hi all, I've had a couple of finance internships so far one of which being an internship in a fintech company. I am also studying a masters in a STEM subject at Uni. I wondered whether my Fintech internship would be relevant for an Investment banking summer internship? If not IB, what other division...
Inherit a $500M+ AUM practice? Or give it all up for a Fintech dream?
Hey guys, In a nutshell, this is my dilemma, I'm on a road to what I've unfortunately grown to see as a golden cage and I'm not sure if it's what I really want out of my career and life. For background, I'm a twenty-something working at a wealth management practice on the west coast. Over the last...
Pagaya Investments - anyone know anything?
Hi monkeys - anyone know about companies like Pagaya, Square, Venmo, BlockFi, etc. Have a corp. strategy role lined up (associate level) with the opportunity to be promoted to PM style role within 1-3yrs. Do these types of shops have a good reputation or good exit opportunities if I decide it isn't...
Neo Financial
Fintech company operating in the consumer banking sector. Focus on consumer rewards. Co-founded by
Hey, I'm new
Hey, I'm new. I used to work in HFT but now i'm at a fintech (Nordigen). Looks like an interesting forum format. Better than Reddit lol.
Georgia Tech CS vs IE | Which is better for IB?
Hello, I am an incoming student at GaTech and have to decide between doing CS or IE. I wish to go into IB/PE after graduation, so which major will better prepare me or this industry? Also wish to have skills for possibly going into fin-tech as well. What major/minor combo would you recommend?...
University of Edinburg Business School Vs Imperial College Business School MSc Programs
As an International applicant with around 3 years of work experience in Financial Research and Trading, I'm having a tough time evaluating my two offers. I am a FinTech enthusiast and my post-graduation goal is to work at a FinTech startup in the Strategy / Policy /Business Development domains. I...
Bank of Walmart?
Can we see it happening? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-2… Big moves happening at your favorite ghetto/redneck superstore. Will these high profile moves soon put Walmart on the fintech map? Will Manhattan be filled with no fee Walmart atm's? Curious to hear the thoughts.
Best path to founding a Proptech startup and real estate entrepreneurship?
It seems like the career paths in real estate PE and capital markets are pretty clear cut...acquisitions, asset management, investment sales, debt brokerage etc. What about those that love real estate but are interested in the startup world (RE fintech, proptech)? Is there a potential path to...
Need some ideas
Hello everyone currently I am an engineering student and my school is ranked in the top 30 (world) consistently. I want to switch to math & econ double major to start a career in IB/PE/Fintech if possible. What are your thoughts and advice? Thank you
Current Take on FT Partners
I've seen a ton of mixed reviews on FT Partners within this site. Would love to get a recent take from people who are close to the Firm. They appear to be a clear leader in Fintech, and after a short look through on Linkedin, people seem to exit to very reputable places. However, the culture appears...
First Time Invest Opportunity in a Fintech Company
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Thoughts on SenaHill?
Small fintech merchant bank in NYC. Curious if anyone has any experience working with them or has some secondhand color. Thanks.
Help Choosing a Masters Course for a Hedge Fund Career
Hi All, I am looking to do a Masters degree in London (preferably at Imperial) with the goal of it facilitating my entry into the hedge fund industry , however I am struggling to pick between a traditional MSc Finance, or MSc Financial Technology. Both offer a great selection of core and elected...
Republic
In May 2016, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enacted Title III of the JOBS Act, allowing a majority of the US population to invest in startups for the very first time. But the complicated legal requirements called for a founder- and investor-friendly platform to make...
Best Fintech Companies to work for?
Thinking about current-day situation with coronavirus and future growth prospects, I am leaning towards the fintech environment. Would be great to hear your thoughts about established fintech firms like broadridge, Nasdaq, or even hedge funds like D.E. Shaw that have a fintech focus?
Valuing a fintech (loan originator)
Hi there! Before I wrote this post I searched for content related but I couldn't find an answer to my specific question so I'd like to ask for your support. I need to value a Fintech company which has been 5 years in the market and it's already profitable (as of 2019). It's a lending company (loan...
Advice needed, I'm making a software to make economic activity can happen
I am currently developing an alternative economic system and would love to know how you think about it. The idea was to provide an ecosystem where economic activity can happen in it, without being interfered with /regulated by the current capitalism+nation setting. A system that part of it will rely...
Middle Market Tech / Fintech Banking
Can anyone provide any color on the following banks regarding their tech / fintech coverage? Any info appreciated regarding dealflow, comp, culture, etc. How would you rank them? For NYC . * Jefferies * Cowen * Nomura * Rothschild * PJ Solomon * FT Partners * GP Bullhound
Best Fintech Firms?
Have spent a solid amount of time focusing on fintech in my FIG banking group and wondering what reputable MM - upper MM firms do alot in the fintech space.
An incoming senior looking for advice for Full-Time recruiting
Hello Everyone! As the title mentions, I'm a rising senior at one of the well-known business schools in Canada (think Ivey, Queens, McGill, UofT). During the past 2-3 years, I've developed a passion for FinTech and currently am the president of my school's fintech club. Alongside my passion for...
Intern Abroad at a Fintech Company in Singapore
Hello guys, I just want to start a brief discussion regarding the feasibility of an intern opportunity abroad in Singapore within Fintech in order to break into investment banking. I’m wrapping up my sophomore year of college and have not secured a related internship for this summer and next...
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Greensill Capital
Greensill Capital, an independent financial services firm and principal investor group, specializes in supply chain finance, structured trade finance, working capital optimization, specialty financing and contract monetization. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2011 by Lex Greensill...
Does anyone have any information on Acorns' Investments team? (Irvine, CA)
Hello all, I'm currently looking for full-time positions in the Orange County area and was wondering if anyone had any information regarding Acorns' investments/portfolio analytics team. I am really interested in joining the team as a junior analyst and would really appreciate any insights into...
Commercial banking to Fintech sales
Alright, I need some advice, recruiters, bankers, commercial real estate and tech world folks. I have come to a crossroads in my career. I received a finance degree in 2013, hired right out of school to work for a commercial real estate lender. I was there for about 5 years and recently moved to a...
Commercial Banking to Finance Tech
Alright, I need some advice, recruiters, bankers, commercial real estate and tech world folks. I have come to a crossroads in my career. I received a finance degree in 2013, hired right out of school to work for a commercial real estate lender. I was there for about 5 years and recently moved to a...
Ready for IB...pivoting to start-up?
Currently an undergrad student in a pretty good spot to recruit for IB in NYC . Networked hard, know technicals cold, resume is strong. I legitimately enjoy modeling - genuinely fascinated by what makes a company financially strong and breaking it down to the core. I can make some really beautifully...
Deloitte India S&O vs Fintech Startup
Hi, I am a final year Economics undergrad student from a tier-1 university in India, currently interning with a fintech startup called Drip Capital- a very well funded trade finance startup that aims to solve the working capital woes of SME exporters in emerging markets by using data as opposed to...
Fintech Portfolio Manager Exit Opps
Just got an offer to help run the credit portfolio of a fintech lender, essentially running the credit / portfolio management department. It's well-funded and has a valuation of about $300m. Does anyone have insight into the exit opportunities for this kind of role? Outside of similar roles at...
Chalice Wealth Partners
Technology in Hedge Funds
Hi folks, I am trying to get some meetings in hedge funds to introduce a new technology my team, and I have developed. Which person you think would be the best to contact in hedge funds and what would be the best approach? Thank you
Will Fintech Be The Future Of Banking?
"Watch out, big banks. Silicon Valley is targeting finance as the next industry ripe for disruption." Here is an interesting article that summarizes how tech companies have lately been pushing to enter the financial sector: [quote] Apple (AAPL) is reportedly on the verge of launching a joint credit...
Fintech: Which transfer/FX converter website or app do you use?
Curious what the frequently traveling monkey uses for converting or transferring money (in)to a different currency. I have heard good stories about Transferwise, and within Europe N26 and Revolut. Transferwise has the most currencies and allows you to hold all these currencies, but is also more...
Square’s Credit Group - Ready.. Go
My buddy just had a recruiter reach out to him from Square's group but we are short on outside opinions. Does anyone work there or know someone who does?
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