Business Development Intern / Associate — Fintech & AI Startup

Varsity Holdingslatenttechcorp.com; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Varsity Holdingslatenttechcorp.com is seeking a Business Development Intern / Associate in Singapore. The role focuses on building relationships with partners, customers, investors, and ecosystem players in a hybrid setting.

You will attend AI, fintech, and technology events, network with potential collaborators, and help convert conversations into tangible opportunities. The position offers flexible commitment (part-time or full-time) and compensation to be discussed based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable attending events and speaking to new people.
• Interest in AI, fintech, startups, investing, trading, or technology.
• Proactive, confident, and willing to take initiative.
• Organised and able to maintain contact lists, notes, and CRM updates.
• Good written English for outreach messages, follow-ups, and proposals.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and other networking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Attend AI, fintech, startup, trading, investing, Web3, and technology events on behalf of the company.
• Network with potential partners, customers, investors, mentors, and industry operators.
• Identify partnership opportunities with fintech companies, AI startups, trading communities, schools, institutions, accelerators, and investor networks.
• Help arrange meetings, introductions, demos, and follow-up conversations.
• Build and maintain a CRM/database of contacts, leads, event attendees, and potential partners.
• Conduct outreach via LinkedIn, email, Telegram, WhatsApp, and other channels.
• Support partnership proposals, pitch decks, outreach messages, and follow-up materials.
• Help represent the company professionally at events, meetings, and community sessions.
• Gather market feedback from potential users, partners, and investors.
• Work closely with the founders to convert promising conversations into real business opportunities.

Skills

Networking

CRM

Outreach

Communication

Tools

LinkedIn

HubSpot

Airtable

Notion

Google Sheets

Job description

Role Overview

You will help the company build relationships with potential partners, customers, investors, institutions, communities, and ecosystem players.

This role is ideal for someone outgoing, proactive, and comfortable speaking to people. You should enjoy networking, attending events, starting conversations, and turning relationships into opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Attend AI, fintech, startup, trading, investing, Web3, and technology events on behalf of the company.
• Network with potential partners, customers, investors, mentors, and industry operators.
• Identify partnership opportunities with fintech companies, AI startups, trading communities, schools, institutions, accelerators, and investor networks.
• Help arrange meetings, introductions, demos, and follow-up conversations.
• Build and maintain a CRM/database of contacts, leads, event attendees, and potential partners.
• Conduct outreach via LinkedIn, email, Telegram, WhatsApp, and other channels.
• Support partnership proposals, pitch decks, outreach messages, and follow-up materials.
• Help represent the company professionally at events, meetings, and community sessions.
• Gather market feedback from potential users, partners, and investors.
• Work closely with the founders to convert promising conversations into real business opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable attending events and speaking to new people.
• Interest in AI, fintech, startups, investing, trading, or technology.
• Proactive, confident, and willing to take initiative.
• Able to follow up consistently and keep track of conversations.
• Good written English for outreach messages, follow-ups, and proposals.
• Organised and able to maintain contact lists, notes, and CRM updates.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn and other networking platforms.

Nice to Have

• Existing network in AI, fintech, startups, finance, trading, universities, or investor communities.
• Experience in business development, sales, partnerships, community building, or events.
• Comfortable pitching a product or company in a simple and clear way.
• Experience with CRM tools, Notion, Google Sheets, Airtable, HubSpot, or similar.
• Interest in financial markets, crypto, trading, or AI agents.

Ideal Candidate

You are someone who enjoys meeting people and creating opportunities.

You do not just "attend events" - you know how to start conversations, collect contacts, follow up, and turn warm introductions into useful meetings.

You are hungry, resourceful, and comfortable representing an early-stage startup.

What You'll Learn

• How to build partnerships for an early-stage fintech startup.
• How to network with investors, founders, operators, and ecosystem players.
• How AI and fintech companies form commercial partnerships.
• How to support fundraising, customer discovery, and strategic growth.
• How to turn conversations into business opportunities.

Internship / Role Details

• Role: Business Development Intern / Associate
• Industry: Fintech / AI / Trading
• Location: Singapore / Hybrid
• Commitment: Part-time or full-time
• Duration: 3-6 months for internship roles
• Compensation: To be discussed based on experience