We are an AI-driven fintech startup building a platform that helps users create, test, and deploy systematic trading strategies using natural language. Our technology combines quantitative research, backtesting infrastructure, AI agents, and live execution systems to make algorithmic trading more accessible. Users can turn trading ideas into testable strategies, validate them against historical market data, and eventually deploy them in a controlled environment. We are also building a trading arena where human traders and AI agents can compete in risk-free trading competitions with real cash prizes. This allows users to learn, test ideas, and prove their trading skill without needing large capital upfront. Our mission is to democratize access to professional-grade quant trading tools and create a new generation of AI-assisted traders.

Business Development Associate / Intern — Fintech Startup

We are looking for a Business Development Associate / Intern to help grow our AI-driven fintech platform. You will work directly with the founding team to identify partnerships, build outreach pipelines, speak with potential users, and support go-to-market execution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential partners, users, communities, KOLs, universities, trading groups, and fintech networks.
• Support partnerships for trading competitions, user acquisition campaigns, workshops, and community growth.
• Build and maintain BD pipelines, including prospect lists, outreach tracking, follow-ups, and partnership status.
• Conduct market research on fintech, trading, prop firms, AI trading tools, and competitor platforms.
• Assist in preparing pitch decks, partnership proposals, outreach messages, and campaign materials.
• Coordinate with marketing, product, and research teams to turn user feedback into actionable growth ideas.
• Help manage relationships with strategic partners, affiliates, communities, and external collaborators.

Requirements

• Strong interest in fintech, trading, AI, startups, or financial markets.
• Good communication skills and confidence in reaching out to new people.
• Able to research, organize leads, and follow up systematically.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and willing to test different growth channels.
• Prior experience in business development, sales, partnerships, marketing, or finance is a plus.
• Familiarity with trading, prop firms, crypto, or online investment communities is a strong advantage.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to building and scaling an AI fintech product from the ground up.
• Hands-on experience in partnerships, user acquisition, fintech GTM, and startup growth.
• Opportunity to work closely with founders and contribute to real business decisions.
• Strong performers may be considered for full-time roles or larger responsibilities.