Macro Research & Content Strategy Associate

Financial Technology Partners Open · verified Aug 22, 2026

San Francisco Junior Content Strategy

Entry-level Content Strategy role at Financial Technology Partners. San Francisco · no salary stated · we estimate $170,000–$200,000.

Estimated pay

Financial Technology Partners has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$170,000 – $200,000

What the middle half of entry-level content strategy roles in San Francisco paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $175,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll run primary and secondary research to uncover fintech market intelligence
You’ll analyze datasets and combine quantitative and qualitative evidence into insights
You’ll write executive-ready reports, market analyses, and thought leadership
You’ll turn research into articles, email campaigns, sales assets, and website content
You’ll use AI tools to improve research, writing, analysis, and workflow automation

What you bring

You bring at least three years in research, consulting, journalism, strategy, or a related analytical field
You write polished research reports and communicate complex subjects clearly
You can manage large volumes of information while maintaining accuracy and detail
You organize multiple projects effectively and work with limited oversight
You have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

Who this fits

You’ll suit a curious, self-directed writer who enjoys combining data analysis, market research, and content creation. The role favors someone comfortable learning unfamiliar industries and testing AI tools to work more efficiently. You’ll work from San Francisco in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

From the employer

Research & Content Strategy Associate

Location: San Francisco, CA
Firm: Financial Technology Partners LP (“FT Partners”)

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.

About FT Partners
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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Primary Research

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

Data Analysis

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

Research Reports

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

Content Marketing

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

Email Marketing

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

AI & Automation

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

Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience

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

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

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

Bonus Points

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

Selected transactions include advising:

Deribit’s $4.3 billion Sale to Coinbase
Divvy's $2.5 billion Sale to Bill.com
AvidXchange’s $2.2 billion Sale to TPG & Corpay
GreenSky’s $2.2 billion Sale to Goldman Sachs
Truebill’s $1.3 billion Sale to Rocket Companies
Revolut's $1.3 billion Financing at a $33 billion Valuation
Finicity’s $1 billion Sale to Mastercard
Intermex’s $500 million Sale to Western Union
SpotOn’s $300 million Series F Financing at a $3.6 billion Valuation
Bilt’s $250 million Financing at a $10.75 billion Valuation
Lumin Digital’s $200 million Growth Financing
Stash’s $146 million Series H Financing
CloudWalk’s $150 million Financing at a ~$2.2 billion Valuation

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:
Financial Technology Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal/Native American status, or any other legally protected factors.