Fintech VC Associate

Sector-Focused VC (Fintech) is a respected name within Venture Capital, with a long-standing presence across New York and the wider European market. The firm is known for the calibre of its people, the quality of its client franchise and a culture that combines technical rigour with genuine commercial ambition. Recent years have seen significant investment into the team, the technology platform and the breadth of products and services on offer to clients.

Join a leading VC fund supporting deal sourcing, founder diligence and portfolio support. Significant founder interaction and thesis development.

You will join a close-knit team of senior professionals with deep expertise across Venture Capital. The group is structured to give junior team members early exposure to live work, direct contact with clients and senior leadership, and a clear path of progression. Mentorship is taken seriously — you will be paired with a senior team member from day one and given the support, feedback and stretch to develop quickly.

• Source deals through founder networks and events
• Conduct market, product and team diligence
• Build investment memos and present at IC
• Support portfolio companies on hiring and fundraising

We are looking for an ambitious professional with relevant venture capital experience who is ready to take ownership of meaningful work from day one. You will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, communicating complex ideas clearly and balancing multiple workstreams. The successful candidate will combine technical strength with maturity, judgement and a collaborative mindset.

• 1–3 years in banking, consulting, VC or a high-growth startup
• Strong commercial judgement
• Excellent written communication

• Progress towards CFA, ACA, ACCA or CISI qualifications
• Second European language
• Exposure to cross-border or international transactions
• Strong network within the wider venture capital community
• Demonstrable side-projects, publications or competition wins

• Carried interest
• Hybrid working
• Conference budget

1. 1

   Initial screen with Quill Capital Partners

   A 20–30 minute call with one of our consultants to understand your background, motivations and fit for the role.

2. 2

   First-round interview with the hiring team

   Technical and competency interview with a senior member of the team, covering relevant transaction or product experience.

3. 3

   Case study or technical exercise

   A take-home or on-site exercise testing the core technical skills relevant to the role — modelling, analysis or written work.

4. 4

   Final round with senior leadership

   Meet the senior decision-makers, discuss the case study and explore long-term fit with the team and firm.

5. 5

   Offer and onboarding

   We support you through offer negotiation, notice period and onboarding so the transition is smooth on both sides.