Founders Associate Intern

ABOUT THE ROLE Work directly with the founder at an AI-focused financial services startup. You will take high-priority projects from open questions through research, recommendations, and execution, helping build an AI-enabled investment banking business. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Identify prospective 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 candidates, helping assess them, and developing effective team processes. - Investigate new opportunities, answer strategic questions, and execute high-priority founder initiatives. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Zero to three years of experience, with internship experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, hedge funds or quantitative finance, or a high-growth startup. - Experience in at least one of those fields is required; experience across multiple fields is valued. - Strong analytical, research, communication, and commercial skills, with the ability to turn ambiguous problems into clear recommendations and take action. - Experience contributing to financial modeling, fundraising materials, business development, deals, partnerships, or client outcomes. - Experience working closely with a founder or senior executive is helpful, as is exposure to fintech, AI, or venture-backed startups. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The position is a three to six month internship. Visa sponsorship details were not provided. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.