Clera
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Founders Associate Intern

Pay
$80,000 – $110,000 per year
Location
San Francisco, CA
Listed
Yesterday

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

What We're Looking for

  • 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.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary is $80,000 to $110,000 annually.
  • The position is a three to six month internship.
  • Visa sponsorship details were not provided.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.

Read the original posting

From Clera's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Founders Associate Intern role at Clera?

The Founders Associate Intern posting at Clera states compensation of $80,000 – $110,000 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Clera's official career site.

Where is the Founders Associate Intern job at Clera located?

This Founders Associate Intern position at Clera is located in San Francisco, CA. Always check Clera's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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