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Founding Operator

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$21 - $28/hr

... bulge-bracket investment bank (M&A or ECM seat; Evercore, Jefferies, etc.) * Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university (e.g., CMU, Ivey, or comparable program) * Partner-level financial modeling ...

In addition to taking-on expanded roles at CSG, our analysts have traditionally enrolled in top graduate programs and secured positions at "bulge bracket" firms. Responsibilities: * Extensive ...

Chief Financial Officer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$350K - $700K/yr

Big Four or bulge bracket background welcome if paired with real banking exposure Ideal ProfileA finance executive who has sat across the table from bank regulators and knows what they want to see.

Unlike traditional bulge bracket firms, our elite boutique model prioritizes deep strategic relationships and merchant banking capabilities, often co-investing alongside our clients. You will play a ...

Unlike traditional bulge bracket firms, our elite boutique model prioritizes deep strategic relationships and merchant banking capabilities, often co-investing alongside our clients. You will play a ...

Investment banking (bulge bracket or top-tier platform), preferable with energy or renewables exposure. * Finance, corporate development, or buy-side investment roles at a major renewable energy ...

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How much do bulge bracket jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for bulge bracket in the United States is $36.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Bulge Bracket vs Investment Banking Analyst?

AspectBulge BracketInvestment Banking Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a finance or related degree, strong academic recordSame as Bulge Bracket, often with internships or relevant experience
Work EnvironmentLarge, global firms with structured training programsIntensive, fast-paced, often long hours within large firms
Employer & Industry UsageMajor global investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan StanleyEntry-level role within these firms
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap, often compared due to firm size and prestigeCommonly searched for as a career starting point in investment banking

In summary, a Bulge Bracket refers to large, prestigious investment banks, while an Investment Banking Analyst is an entry-level role within these firms. The roles share similar credentials, work environments, and industry usage, making them closely related in career discussions.

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Infographic showing various Bulge Bracket job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,364 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

Founding Operator

Coastal Wave Recruiting

San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site

$21 - $28/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Our client, a fast-growing AI startup transforming the $1.5T insurance brokerage industry, is hiring a Founding Operator to work hand-in-hand with leadership on the hardest, most ambiguous problems in the business. You'll put structure to chaos, ship outcomes in days not quarters, and own whatever matters most.

What you'll do

  • Own unstructured, high-stakes strategic problems - pricing, commercial strategy, board materials, and executive narratives
  • Run deep-dive analyses on account health, retention, expansion, and pipeline to inform GTM and customer strategy
  • Support enterprise deployments and onboarding alongside customer success for the largest brokerages
  • Build and operationalize GTM workflows, outbound automations, renewal motions, and internal reporting infrastructure
  • Build internal AI workflows, agents, and prompts that compress weeks of work into hours using frontier models

Requirements

  • 1-4 years at MBB (McKinsey strongly preferred - SBA, tenured analyst, or early associate) or an elite boutique / bulge-bracket investment bank (M&A or ECM seat; Evercore, Jefferies, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university (e.g., CMU, Ivey, or comparable program)
  • Partner-level financial modeling, pricing analysis, and board-quality deliverables
  • Strong executive presence - able to hold your own with senior leadership, customers, and investors
  • Analytical rigor and a high quality bar across modeling, written work, and verbal communication
  • AI-native by default - a daily user of frontier models (GPT, Claude) who has already restructured personal workflows around them and can speak fluently to model capabilities
  • High-agency IC who imposes structure on ambiguity and ships without direction

Nice to have

  • Prior internship or stint at a high-growth startup or tech company (e.g., AI lab-acquired startup)
  • Exposure to technology, AI, FIG, or PE verticals in consulting/banking
  • Has built AI agents, internal tools, or side projects independently
  • Genuinely committed to startups/tech - ideally aspires to be a founder

Benefits

  • Salary & equity
  • Relocation assistance
  • NO sponsorshipย