Financials Analyst (Fintech / Payments)

Position: Investment Analyst Team: Financials (FinTech) Long/Short Equity

Location: San Francisco

Firm Overview

Verition Fund Management LLC (“Verition”) is a multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund founded in 2008. Verition focuses on global investment strategies including Fixed Income & Macro, Event & Multi-Asset RV, Equity L/S & Capital Markets, and Quantitative Trading.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Investment Analyst to join a L/S Equity Financials (FinTech) team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research and/or public equities, with a strong academic background and a proven track record of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth fundamental research and analysis on FinTech companies.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors impacting the sector.
• Support portfolio manager in portfolio construction and risk management.
• Participate in meetings with company management teams, industry experts, and sell-side analysts.
• Continuously update and improve investment theses based on new information and market developments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, focused on FinTech within investment banking, equity research, and/or public equities.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial statements, modeling, and valuation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with AI tools, or eagerness to build fluency.

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 (USD). In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as geographic location, work experience, qualifications, and skill level.