Founders Associate Intern
clera · San Francisco · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Work directly with the founder of an early-stage fintech company, taking high-priority projects from open questions through research, recommendations, and execution. This role contributes to growth, fundraising, recruiting, and strategic initiatives that shape how the business develops.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Identify potential clients and partners, develop outreach approaches, and help convert conversations into commercial relationships.
- Research investors, refine fundraising materials, build financial analyses, and coordinate diligence and follow-ups.
- Source and assess candidates, and develop processes that help the team work effectively.
- Investigate new opportunities, answer strategic questions, and execute the founder's priority projects.
- Turn unfamiliar problems into practical recommendations and help identify repeatable ways to reach customers.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Typically 0 to 3 years of experience, with a strong track record in at least two areas such as investment banking, high-growth startups, management consulting, private equity, or adjacent finance.
- Experience spanning more than one of these fields is valuable.
- Strong research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to turn findings into clear next steps.
- Interest in customer acquisition, commercial growth, fundraising, recruiting, and helping shape an early-stage organization.
- Ability to work on-site in San Francisco, California.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary range is $80,000 to $110,000 annually, with meaningful equity. The compensation package may be shaped around the candidate's experience.
LOCATION
On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.