Business Development Intern

Sryantra Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 8,928 - 13,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and hands-on learning

Competitive compensation and bonus potential

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A dynamic finance firm in Singapore is offering an internship focused on commercial strategy, fundraising, and investor relations. Interns will support outreach efforts, conduct research on institutional investors, and engage with partners. Ideal candidates are final-year students or recent graduates with strong communication skills, a keen interest in alternative investments, and a background in related fields. The position offers mentorship, competitive compensation, and opportunities for global travel.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in alternative investments.
• High ownership and follow-through.
• Comfortable preparing polished investor materials.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising efforts and manage outreach pipelines.
• Research and map institutional investors across South East Asia.
• Travel for events and represent Sryantra Capital.
• Coordinate with external partners on onboarding processes.
• Contribute to business development for on-chain vaults.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Relationship-building skills

Analytical mindset

Entrepreneurial drive

Fluent in English

Proficiency in Chinese

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, economics, finance, or related field

Job description

Drive commercial strategy by sourcing partnerships, managing investor relationships, and supporting fundraising initiatives. Work closely with the investment team to structure deals, negotiate terms, and expand Sryantra’s network across allocators, protocols, and trading counterparties.

About the Internship

• Duration: 6 months (flexible start; full-time preferred)
• Location: Remote or Singapore office
• Who it’s for: Final-year students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals eager to gain experience at the intersection of finance, digital assets, and business development.

What You'll Do

• Support fundraising efforts: manage outreach pipelines, follow-ups, and investor CRM tracking.
• Research and map institutional investors (family offices, FoFs, VCs, HNWIs) across South East Asia and broader Asia.
• Travel the world for events, joining industry conferences, investor roadshows, and networking gatherings in global hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, and beyond representing Sryantra and building relationships face‑to‑face.
• Coordinate with external partners (fund administrators, legal, compliance) on onboarding processes.
• Contribute to business development for on‑chain vaults and partnerships: liaise with protocols, explore incentive programs, and track ecosystem developments.
• Summarise market/industry news into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders.

What You Bring

• Excellent written communication and structured thinking; you can make complex ideas legible.
• High ownership and follow-through; you keep pipelines tidy and stakeholders informed.
• Strong interest in alternative investments.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Background in business, economics, finance, communication science or related field (undergraduate or graduate level) preferred.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail; comfortable preparing polished investor materials.
• Familiarity with investor relations, private capital markets, or fundraising is a plus (not required).
• Entrepreneurial drive, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently.
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in Chinese is good to have.
• Naturally extroverted and social, with the ability to build rapport and engage confidently with investors and partners.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in fund IR/BD, venture/accelerators, or institutional sales support.
• Storytelling chops: designing tight decks and data‑driven narratives.
• Understanding of allocator due‑diligence workflows (operational, risk, performance).

What You'll Get

• Mentorship and hands‑on learning with professionals experienced in hedge funds, DeFi, and institutional fundraising.
• Competitive compensation with performance‑based bonus potential.
• Opportunity to transition into a full‑time role upon successful completion of the internship.
• Global travel and networking through team trips to hubs like Singapore and other major South East Asian cities for conferences, meetups, and investor events.
• Real‑world impact by contributing directly to scaling a next‑generation hedge fund and seeing the results of your work in deals closed and partnerships secured.
• Flexible, high‑ownership environment with the option to work remotely or from our Singapore office with autonomy and trust from day one.