Founders Associate Intern

San FranciscointernshipOn Siteentry$80k–$110kH1B: no

Clera Founders Associate Intern at Clera works directly with the founder on high-priority projects to build an AI-enabled investment banking business. Responsibilities include client outreach, fundraising support, recruiting assistance, and strategic execution.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Qualification

Zero to three years of experienceStrong analyticalExposure to fintech

Required

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.