Your Role
Over the next 6–12 months, Virtual Internships may explore our next stage of investor fundraising — and we’re looking for a highly motivated, detail- oriented Investor Relations Associate (Intern) to join our team. In this role, you’ll work directly with our CEO and CFO to support investor relations and fundraising initiatives that fuel our next phase of growth.
This is a part- time, stipend- based internship offering hands- on exposure to the worlds of investment, financial analysis, and strategic communication — a unique opportunity to learn how fundraising really happens inside a fast- scaling global startup.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Investor Relations Associate, you will be responsible for driving efficiency, preparedness, and results across Virtual Internships’ upcoming investor relations by conducting a variety of tasks:
Prospecting
Conduct comprehensive research on firms and funds and build a large pipeline and a detailed outreach plan by prioritizing different investors.
Identify prospective investors in line with our target investor profile.
Identify and prepare for various conferences and networking events.
Pipeline Management
Prepare weekly pipeline and progress reports for the leadership team.
Provide clear next actions and next action dates and deadlines and support the fundraising team to stay on track with these.
Manage and maintain robust data on active conversations, including tracking interactions, last communication dates, and key contacts.
Lead Nurturing, Preparation & Support
Draft follow- up emails and other communications that maintain strong relationships and move deals forward.
Attend investor meetings, take notes and disseminate information.
Assist in the creation of compelling presentations and materials for new and existing investors.
Facilitate the scheduling of meetings with investors, ensuring optimal communication channels.
Why You&039;ll Love This Role
Build a powerful mix of sales, communication, and analytical skills that will fast- track your career in business or venture capital.
You&039;ll learn the ins and outs of startup fundraising — from prospecting and pipeline management to relationship building and closing deals.
Be part of a mission- led company that’s redefining how young people access global career opportunities.
Work directly with a fun and supportive executive team that values curiosity, ownership, and impact.
Learn how the startup/scaleup and private capital worlds collaborate to fuel global growth and innovation.
Who We&039;re Looking ForYour Attributes
We’re looking for someone who’s excited to roll up their sleeves, dive into the details, and help shape how we connect with investors during an exciting phase of growth:
Analytical Mindset: You love digging into data and market trends to uncover insights that guide decisions.
Detail- Oriented: You notice the small things that make a big difference, from perfectly formatted numbers to polished investor materials.
Team Player: You thrive in a fast- moving, cross- functional team and know how to make things happen together.
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills: You can turn complex ideas into crisp, engaging stories — whether it’s through a presentation deck or an investor email.
Proactive Attitude: Willingness to take initiative, learn fast, and contribute to the overall success of the funding preparation process.
Your Experience
Previous internship experience in finance, investor relations, or a related area is advantageous.
Undergraduate student or recent graduate in finance, business, economics, or a related field, preferably from top global business schools.
Proficient in G Suite, particularly Sheets and Slides.
Enthusiasm for tech startups.
Familiarity with financial modeling and analysis is a plus.
You stand out from the crowd if:
You have worked at a Series A or Series B scaleup
Consider this our wish- list. We know there will be great candidates that don&039;t meet every one of these criteria—if you&039;re passionate about the role and have early- stage startup experience, we&039;d still love to hear from you.
Virtual Internships Perks and Benefits Post Internship: Support with references, LinkedIn profile building to help with the next stages of your career journey.
Flexible Working Hours: Start earlier, leave earlier, take a shorter lunch, or leave later, it&039;s totally up to you.
Remote- First: All roles at VI are currently and will remain remote- flexibility to work from anywhere
Flexible VI- er Budget: You’ll receive a flexible budget of $1,000 per year that you can use on but not limited to your work setup, personal wellness, or professional development.
Equality & Diversity
Virtual Internships is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equality and diversity amongst both our employees and prospective applicants. We ensure all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process.
PLEASE APPLY FOR THE POSITION DIRECTLY VIA OUR CAREERS PAGE HERE.
