Founders Associate Intern
About the Role
Join the founding team of an AI-powered fintech investment banking startup as a Founders Associate Intern. You will work directly with the founder on high-priority commercial, fundraising, operational, and strategic projects, helping build a new financial services institution.
What You'll Do
Research potential clients and partners, develop outreach approaches, and help turn conversations into commercial relationships.
Research investors, improve fundraising materials, build financial analyses, and coordinate diligence and follow-ups.
Support recruiting by identifying and assessing candidates and building effective team processes.
Research new opportunities, address strategic questions, and execute the founder's highest-priority initiatives.
Take open-ended projects from research and recommendations through execution.
What We're Looking For
0 to 3 years of experience, including strong experience in at least two areas such as investment banking, management consulting, private equity, adjacent finance, or high-growth startups.
Commercial judgment, resourcefulness, discretion, and the ability to turn unfamiliar problems into clear recommendations and action.
Comfort working across different professional domains and managing varied, high-priority projects.
Based in San Francisco or able to work on-site there.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is $84,000 to $132,000 annually, equivalent to $7,000 to $11,000 per month.
Location
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States. The internship is expected to last 3 to 6 months.
