Join the #1 M&A talent community
Are you looking to exit investment banking? Start a freelance career? Or take your next full-time M&A career step? Fintalent connects M&A professionals worldwide with each other, so they source and work on exciting opportunities together.
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Before you apply, understand our principles
Give to receive
We’re not just a project platform. 70% of our projects get sourced from the community. That means: If you want to work on exciting projects, activate your own network and bring some for other talents as well!
You need experience
Sorry, juniors – our clients require a minimum of 3+ years relevant working experience in M&A, Strategy, or Private Equity. But please do apply when you have reached that threshold!
Be good, be free
We have a strict no a**hole policy – for clients and talents. Even for the highest achievers and most experienced A-players. Our talents are the best in the market, that’s why we don’t decide their rates. You negotiate with your client. We’re just holding hands on both sides of the table.
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions and answers from talents
How does the application process work?
After you have applied, we will review your application as soon as possible. This can take up to 7 days in weeks of high demand, as we conduct a thorough screening.
After you’ve been approved, you have the opportunity to join a personal onboarding call.
What are the criteria to join Fintalent?
3+ years relevant professional experience in M&A, Private Equity, or Strategy.
Your profile needs to be completed within 24 hours
How much can I make as M&A freelancer?
This depends on geography, experience, and sector expertise. Once you get selected for a project, we will help you assign the appropriate rate. We also have created a salary guide that gives you a good indication for potential rates.
Do you offer full-time roles?
Through our platform, professionals get access to freelance work (part-time or full-time projects) and full-time, permanent roles.
I have applied but not heard back. What should I do?
If you haven’t heard back yet, your application hasn’t been reviewed yet. We sometimes receive hundreds of applications per week and vet every individual one very thoroughly.
What kind of clients does Fintalent work with?
Our clients range from multinational corporates to Private Equity portfolio holdings and ambitious scale-ups or well-funded ventures.
»I have worked with Fintalent.io both as a talent and as a recruiter. It helped me find a full-time position and supported the recruitment process to expand my new team. The experience and engagement of Fintalent.io and their team have always been incredible.«
Working with Fintalent.io has been one of the cornerstones of switching from employment to being self-employed as a Freelance consultant.
»I love freelancing because it gives me the option to choose projects where I know I will have the most impact. It gives me the flexibility to design a life that works for me. For example, by allowing me to work from different locations. I also love building client relationships a lot!«
»Working with Fintalent on different projects has been an enjoyable and professionally rewarding experience. I have worked on interesting projects, with international talents who have provided quick and transparent communication while working at hours convenient to me.«
