Business Operations Internship, Summer 2027

Perpay; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Espresso bar & kitchen

Weekly catered lunches

Riverfront office

Mentorship

Job summary

Perpay, a Philadelphia-based fintech, is seeking a Business Operations Intern for Summer 2027. This 10-12 week in-person internship offers mentorship and exposure to Approvals & Account Management, E-Commerce Operations, Payments & Reconciliation, and Customer Success.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, meet with business owners, and gain real-world experience in a fast-growing startup while supporting daily operations.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program with graduation winter 2027–summer 2028.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Interest in Business Operations, Marketing, Accounting & Finance, or Product Development.
• Attention to detail, organized and collaborative.
• Positive, resilient and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Operations team on daily tasks.
• Gain exposure to approvals, account management, e-commerce operations, payments, and reconciliation.
• Meet with business owners to drive personal and professional development.
• Develop skills to succeed in a fast-paced tech startup and contribute to culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Drive to grow

Positivity

Resilience

Interest in business ops

Education

Bachelor’s program

Job description

Business Operations Internship, Summer 2027

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About Us:

Perpay is a certified B Corp and Philadelphia’s most impactful growth-stage startup. We are driven by a mission to significantly improve the financial stability of everyday Americans. For the past decade, we have established strong product-market fit and a profitable, efficient operating model across a suite of products, positioning Perpay as the premier financial partner for consumers with subprime credit.

With over 500,000 customers who have utilized more than $1 billion in spending power, we are at a pivotal moment. We are scaling our operations, building new offerings, and deepening our impact. We are looking for teammates eager to join us on this journey.

Our venture partners include First Round Capital and L Catterton.

Products we’ve built to make an impact:

• Perpay Marketplace: Combines interest-free payments and modern e-commerce to reduce cost of ownership and promote healthy repayment behavior.
• Perpay+: Leverages Marketplace repayment history to help members monitor and build credit with all 3 credit bureaus.
• Perpay Credit Card: Expands access to the flexibility and benefits of a World Mastercard by removing common barriers like high security deposits and low approval odds.

Our team thrives on in-person collaboration, operating from our unique center-city Philadelphia office. This comfortable "home away from home" space offers river views and fosters rapid product development, strong relationships, and career growth. The energy from achieving big wins is palpable here. While we primarily work in the office, we offer sensible flexibility for personal needs, such as sick children or urgent errands, and coordinate official remote weeks around major holidays. If you are passionate about a meaningful mission, collaboration, equity, and generous perks, Perpay is the best place to be in Philadelphia right now.

About the Role:

As a business operations intern at Perpay, your main responsibility is to learn! We understand the value of mentorship and offer students an opportunity to gain real work experience before graduation. In the 10-12 weeks we'll be together, you will be expected to support our Business Operations team and their daily responsibilities. You’ll gain exposure to all operational functions including: Approvals & Account Management, E-Commerce Operations, Payments & Reconciliation, and Customer Success. In addition to working on projects of real impact, you will have the ability to meet with various business owners to drive personal and professional development and expand your network. All while developing the skills to succeed in a fast-paced tech start-up environment and experiencing and contributing to our unique culture.
Our greatest strength is our people and we’d love for you to be one of them!

What You'll Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program, with the expected graduation date between winter 2027 – summer 2028 (or equivalent experience)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• Interest in Business Operations, Marketing, Accounting & Finance, or Product Development.
• Drive: someone who has the desire to continuously grow and develop
• Attention to detail: you are organized, attentive, and focused
• Positivity: you are optimistic, collaborative, and confident
• Resiliency: you embrace and thrive on change, easily adapting to shifting priorities

What We’ll Bring For Internship:

• Hourly compensation
• Espresso bar, full kitchen, weekly catered lunches, snacks, beverages, & everyday lunch essentials
• One of a kind office with comfortable work/lounge spaces and pleasant riverfront setting
• Opportunity to gain experience at one of the fastest-growing financial startups in the country in both e-commerce & fintech working cross functionally.

What We’ll Bring to Full-time Team Members:

• Meaningful compensation and equity
• Premium medical benefits (fully paid base plan, and very reasonable premium for the buy-up option)
• Unlimited PTO policy
• Remote weeks around major holidays + extra holiday on weekends like MDW and LDW
• High quality catered lunch by local chefs, 4 days / week
• Paid cell phone + plan
• Student loan repayment match program
• Family savings match program
• Relocation assistance
• Generous team member discounts

This is not a remote opportunity; it is 100% onsite (#LI-Onsite) (#LI-TH1) (#LI-AK1)

Perpay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, political affiliation, age, veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.