# Founders Associate Intern at Clera

> Onsite · United States · Intern · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aclera%3A43eb93b4-4263-40e6-beb6-4b2e2f41cc55 (read 2026-11-15).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Clera](https://alderhq.app/companies/clera)
- Location text: San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco")
- Posted: 2026-11-15 (0 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-15 · last verified: 2026-11-15
- Reposted: 2 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Clera/43eb93b4-4263-40e6-beb6-4b2e2f41cc55

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $80k–$110k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 163): p25 $71k, median $98k, p75 $123k

## Description (the employer's text)

### About the Role

Work directly with the founder of an AI-focused financial services startup on high-priority commercial, fundraising, and operational initiatives. You will take open-ended questions from research and recommendation through 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, refine fundraising materials, prepare financial analyses, and coordinate diligence and follow-ups.

Source and assess candidates and help develop processes that support effective recruiting and operations.

Research strategic opportunities, answer complex business questions, and execute founder-prioritized projects.

### What We're Looking For

Zero to three years of experience, including internships or other relevant work in investment banking, consulting, private equity, hedge funds, quantitative finance, or high-growth startups.

Experience in at least one of these areas, with experience across multiple areas especially relevant.

Examples of contributing to financial modeling, fundraising materials, business development, deals, partnerships, or client outcomes.

Experience working closely with a founder or senior executive, and the ability to turn unfamiliar problems into clear recommendations and action.

Strong commercial judgment, resourcefulness, discretion, and research and analytical skills.

Interest or experience in AI, fintech, or venture-backed startups.

### Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The role is a 3 to 6 month internship, with a monthly salary range of $7,000 to $11,000 also stated. Visa sponsorship information was not provided.

### Location

On-site in San Francisco, California. The internship is expected to start around November 1.

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