Future Standard

Associate, Strategic Finance

Darien, Connecticut, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Project ManagementFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisValuationM&AFP&ACommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingWriting

About the role

Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager dedicated to delivering superior performance and innovative investment and capital solutions.
The firm has more than 500 employees across offices in the U.S, Europe and Asia.
This role is critical in driving long-term value creation, optimizing capital allocation, and ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.

With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.
Partner with business units to align financial plans with strategic objectives.
Build forecasts for liquidity planning, cash flow optimization, and working capital management.
Support post-acquisition integration efforts by working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with the firm's strategic goals.

Analytical Expertise: Exceptional financial modeling and/or business case development, especially in a related financial institution, with the ability to frame and evaluate complex business problems
Exceptional financial modeling and/or business case development, especially in a related financial institution, with the ability to frame and evaluate complex business problems
2 - 5 years of experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or management consulting. Ideally with top-tier ﬁrms or financial services companies.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Collaboration: Ability to work across teams and build relationships to drive strategic outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure. With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.

Bachelor's degree (MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus).
5 years of experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or management consulting.
Ideally with top-tier ﬁrms or financial services companies.
Strong knowledge of the asset management industry, including trends, competitors, and regulatory environment, is a plus.
Proven experience in financial analysis, including strong financial modeling skills, valuation, and business case development experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data and provide actionable insights for senior-level decision making.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.

Communication: Excellent presentation and writing skills to convey strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Integrity: High integrity and commitment to transparency.
Total AUM estimated as of March 31, 2026.
Future Standard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Future Standard does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms.
Any resume or referral submitted in the absence of a signed agreement is property of Future Standard and no fee will be paid.
Excellent presentation and writing skills to convey strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Support the development of annual budgets, the firm's corporate strategy and multi-year plans, and rolling forecasts.

Assist in capital structure strategy, including debt and equity financing decisions.

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