Full-Time

Associate – Global Strategy and Business Operations

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DriveWealth

DriveWealth

201-500 employees

B2B financial technology for investment services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$125k - $130kAnnually

Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of experience in investment banking
  • Proficiency in financial modeling with a proven ability to develop, own, and explain complex models in Excel
  • Exceptional communication skills to work effectively with senior management and external stakeholders
  • A curious and analytical mindset, paired with the ability to think strategically and dive into details as needed
  • Synthesizing information and forming well-reasoned, independent judgments
  • Strong project management abilities to handle multiple priorities, adapt to shifting demands, and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive information
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to fostering a positive culture
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with leaders and executives to drive high-impact projects, including the preparation of quarterly board materials and monthly financial and KPI reports
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain strategic financial models to guide business decisions and align with company priorities
  • Conduct in-depth competitive analysis by tracking earnings releases, key metrics, and market movements of public competitors, managing a comprehensive public comparables database
  • Support strategic initiatives, including investments, partnerships, M&A, and other high-priority corporate development activities, managing projects from evaluation through execution
  • Produce bi-weekly business reports for the executive team, curating critical industry insights, earnings updates, and competitor analyses that shape strategic decision-making
  • Leverage data and industry knowledge to identify new strategic opportunities and contribute to long-term planning and forecasting efforts

DriveWealth provides a financial technology platform that allows various businesses, such as banks and digital wallets, to offer investment and trading services to their customers. Their main product is a set of APIs that partners can use to create both traditional investment processes and new features, like allowing users to invest spare change into fractional shares of stocks. This flexibility sets DriveWealth apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of clients looking to enhance their services with investment options. The goal of DriveWealth is to make investing accessible and integrated into everyday financial activities for consumers.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$537.7M

Headquarters

Jersey City, New Jersey

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DriveWealth's recent executive hires from Morgan Stanley bring deep industry expertise, potentially accelerating product innovation and market expansion.
  • The partnership with Papara opens up a significant market in Turkey, potentially driving substantial user growth and revenue.
  • The company's ability to offer fractional shares with low minimums can attract a younger, tech-savvy demographic, fostering long-term customer loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid expansion and multiple new executive hires could lead to integration challenges and strategic misalignment.
  • DriveWealth's reliance on partnerships for market access means any disruption in these relationships could significantly impact its business.

What makes DriveWealth unique

  • DriveWealth's Brokerage-as-a-Service model allows partners like Papara to offer fractional investing, making it accessible to a broader audience.
  • The company's focus on real-time market data and low minimum investments democratizes access to U.S. equities for international retail investors.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Blue Ocean Technologies, extend DriveWealth's trading capabilities to a 24-hour cycle, setting it apart from traditional brokerage firms.

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Benefits

Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD & STD. HSA and FSA options.

Unlimited PTO

401k plan

Flexible working hours and work from home

Continuing education and conferences reimbursement

Fitness/Wellbeing reimbursement

Home Office stipend

Lunch program, snacks and beverages available in the office