Corporate Finance Analyst, Mercury
$126.6-160.7k
Salary above is for US employees and is dependent on location. Canadian employees (any location): CAD 128,000 - 151,900. + Equity (stock options)
Banking services for startups
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Banking services for startups
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$126.6-160.7k
Salary above is for US employees and is dependent on location. Canadian employees (any location): CAD 128,000 - 151,900. + Equity (stock options)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.
Role
Who you are
- 3-5 years of experience in finance, with investment banking or private equity background strongly preferred
- A track record of connecting detailed financial analysis to strategic implications
- Exceptional financial modeling abilities and deep understanding of financial statements
- Advanced Excel skills and strong written communication abilities
- A process improvement mindset and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
- Experience with FP&A software (especially Pigment) and SQL skills are a plus
What the job involves
- Mercury is revolutionizing banking* for the modern age, building the finance stack that empowers startups to thrive
- As we expand our horizons with new business lines and reach more customers, we need sharp analytical minds to help shape our financial future
- As a Corporate Finance Analyst, you'll be instrumental in connecting the dots between detailed analysis and strategic decision-making, helping Mercury navigate the complex intersection of fintech innovation and sustainable growth
- You'll be a key player in Mercury's financial evolution, working directly with the Corporate Finance Lead
- Own critical parts of our operating model that help the company make strategic financial decisions, including resource allocation across the company
- Help the company chart a clear path between investing in new products and markets with building a profitable, scalable business
- Play a critical role in reporting for executives, our board, and investors to enable deep insight into our business
- Architect and implement next-generation planning tools that scale with our ambitious growth trajectory
- Partner with teams across Mercury to improve our internal processes and uncover opportunities for value creation
- Build the foundation for Mercury's strategic initiatives, from annual planning to fundraising and M&A activities
- Gain direct experience at a high growth company that’s also profitable and expanding into multiple new product and market opportunities (rare combination)
- Develop both broad strategic perspective across the company and deep financial expertise while working on high-stakes corporate initiatives
- Experience fintech from both sides – as a finance team member and as a user of Mercury's products
- Learn directly from experienced finance leaders while joining the Strategic Finance team while still lean and flat
- Build a strong foundation for career advancement in finance, strategy, or operations
Our take
Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.
Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.
By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 100,000 businesses and achieved a $1B valuation in 2021. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jul 2021
$120m
SERIES B
Sep 2019
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $150.9m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, & vision
- 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
- $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
- Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
- Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401k/RRSP)
- Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
- Annual $1K USD learning & development budget
- Unlimited book budget
- Weekly $100 USD food budget
- Monthly $100 USD wellness budget
- Monthly $50 USD cellphone reimbursement
- Pet-friendly offices with free tea & lunch
Company values
- Think actively: Question processes. Give thoughtful feedback. Find the best way to do something instead of going by how it’s always been done
- Be super helpful: Practice intentionality and accountability. Go above and beyond to solve problems, and do it as a team
- Act with humility: Treat everyone with respect. Leave egos at the door
- Appreciate quality: Work with the best equipment. Avoid cutting corners. Take pride in crafting a lasting product
- Maximize efficiency: Minimize unnecessary meetings and bureaucracy. Work together to get the job done right
- Focus on product: Ask yourself how the product can be better today than it was yesterday
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Jason Zhang
(COO)Studied Biology at Stanford before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.
Immad Akhund
(CEO)Graduated from the University of Cambridge, then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. Also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.
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