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Founders Associate Intern

$80k to $110k

San FranciscoFull-timePosted Oct 14, 2026

Job description

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.

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