EquityZen is an early-mid stage financial technology company, backed by leading private equity investors. We're looking for an Intern to join our Business Development team on a paid part-time basis for 15 - 20 hours per week for at least the remainder of 2021. If you are interested in learning more about business development and partnership opportunities in the FinTech space, we’d love to hear from you.

Our platform enables large, private companies to deliver liquidity to their shareholders while providing investors access to invest in these proven, pre-IPO companies. EquityZen has served over 250 pre-IPO technology companies and is proud to be considered a liquidity provider for 60% of the largest US unicorns. A testament to EquityZen's secure, paperless, and industry-defining online investment platform, we have successfully completed 17,000+ private placement transactions. Focusing on automating an antiquated offline process has allowed us to lead the charge in building more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent private markets. Watch this short video to learn more: equityzen.com/press.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Reporting to the Senior Business Development Associate, you will assist with partnership opportunities, including tracking critical metrics and ensuring organized project management
• Conduct competitor analysis, industry mapping, and prepare research reports
• Prepare for and participate in calls and meetings and handle follow-up items
• Prepare executive committee and client presentations and collateral
• Manage projects by working cross-functionally with teams like Legal, Sales, Product, Engineering, etc.
• Help the Business Development team execute towards 2021 Goals
• Other tasks, projects, and strategic growth initiatives that are prioritized for the Business Development team and Company

THE RIGHT STUFF

• Strong MS Office (PPT, XLS) skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to take initiative and own outcomes
• Ability to think analytically, strategically and creatively
• Willingness to wear many hats and be involved in many projects
• Self-starter 

BONUS POINTS

• Knowledge of the venture capital and larger financial services industry
• Experience with Asana or other project management tools
• Experience preparing pitch decks and one pagers

We are dedicated to prioritizing all employees’ health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have a new, socially-distant friendly office space in NYC’s financial district where we have established strict protocols to protect the health and safety of all employees; however, working from the office is strictly voluntary until further notice.

EquityZen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EquityZen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EquityZen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of EquityZen’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.