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Founders Associate Intern

Clera

San Francisco

  • $80,000–$110,000 per year
  • Onsite
  • Full Time
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About the role

About the Role

Work directly with the founder at an early-stage fintech and AI company developing technology-enabled investment banking services. You will take high-priority projects from initial research through recommendations and execution, contributing to growth, fundraising, operations, and recruiting.

What You'll Do

  • Identify prospective clients and partners, develop outreach approaches, and help turn conversations into commercial relationships.

  • Research investors, refine fundraising materials, build financial analyses, and coordinate diligence and follow-ups.

  • Source and assess candidates and help create effective operating and recruiting processes.

  • Research new opportunities, address strategic questions, and execute other high-priority founder-led projects.

What We're Looking For

  • Zero to three years of experience, including internship experience in investment banking, a high-growth startup, management consulting, private equity, or an adjacent finance field.

  • Experience across relevant fields is valued, particularly a combination of finance and startup or commercial work.

  • Experience contributing to financial modeling, fundraising materials, business development, transactions, partnerships, or client outcomes.

  • Ability to work closely with a founder or senior executive and turn open-ended problems into clear recommendations and action.

  • Strong judgment, resourcefulness, commercial awareness, and discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The internship is expected to last three to six months. Visa sponsorship details were not provided.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, United States. The role is intended for someone based in San Francisco or able to work on-site there.