About the role#
You will work directly with the founder at an early-stage fintech company. We build AI-powered investment banking services and media. You will own important projects from the initial question through research, recommendations, and final execution.
What you'll do#
- Identify potential clients and partners while developing outreach strategies.
- Turn conversations into commercial relationships.
- Research investors and refine fundraising materials.
- Build financial analyses and coordinate diligence.
- Support recruiting by finding and assessing candidates.
- Build effective team processes.
- Investigate strategic opportunities and execute high-priority projects for the founder.
What you'll need#
- Zero to three years of experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, finance, or a high-growth startup.
- Ability to take an unfamiliar problem from research through a clear recommendation and execution.
- Experience contributing to financial modeling, fundraising, business development, deals, partnerships, or client outcomes.
- Strong commercial judgment, resourcefulness, discretion, and communication skills.
- Experience working closely with a founder or executive is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in San Francisco, California.
- The position is full-time and paid with an annual salary between $80,000 and $110,000.
- The internship lasts 3 to 6 months with a start date around November 1.
- We do not offer visa sponsorship.
About Clera
Clera operates as an AI career agent based in San Francisco. The company connects job seekers with startups backed by venture capital firms like YC, Index, and a16z. Founded in 2025, the organization maintains offices in the United States and Germany. It employs approximately 19 people.
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