Business Development & Merchant Acquisition Intern

As a

Partnerships & Business Development Intern

, you’ll play a key role in driving our merchant acquisition and strategic partnership initiatives for our consumer lending business. Working closely with the founding team, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to how fintech partnerships are identified, built, and scaled. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn the fundamentals of business development while contributing to the growth of a fast-paced fintech startup.

Your responsibilities will include :

Researching and mapping potential merchants, categories, and geographies for partnerships

Assisting in outreach, onboarding, and relationship management of merchants for our lending solutions

Supporting negotiations, documentation, and process coordination for new collaborations

Coordinating with product and tech teams to enable smooth integration and merchant training

Tracking and analyzing performance metrics to report on partnership and acquisition progress

Staying updated on industry trends across BNPL, credit, and consumer lending

Who You Are

Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Strong interest in fintech, digital lending, and payments ecosystems

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a “get-things-done” mindset

Comfortable with research, data analysis, and tools like MS Excel / Google Sheets

A self-starter eager to learn, adapt, and take ownership of projects

What We Offer

Attractive monthly stipend plus performance-linked incentives

A steep learning curve and direct exposure to startup founders

Opportunity to convert into a full-time role for high-performing interns