Marketing And Business Development Intern

Job Title: Business Development & Marketing Intern

Company: NovaRize.ai

Location: Norwalk, CT (Remote/Hybrid)

Job Type: Internship / Contract

Duration: 4–6 weeks (potential to extend based on performance)

Compensation: $20/hr performance bonuses ($100 per qualified meeting landed with a decision-maker)

Start Date: Immediate

About NovaRize.ai

NovaRize.ai is a boutique AI consulting firm serving asset managers, hedge funds, and mid-market financial services firms. Founded by a former senior practitioner from Tudor Investment Corp, BlackRock, and KPMG's AI practice, NovaRize helps financial firms assess, build, and operationalize AI — from agentic automation to data infrastructure. We're lean, fast, and AI-native in how we operate.

The Opportunity

We're hiring a Business Development & Marketing Intern to help drive a focused 4–6 week growth sprint. This is a results-driven role — you'll own outreach to financial services decision-makers, build our prospect pipeline, and help create content that positions NovaRize as the go-to AI partner for buy-side firms.

This isn't a "file papers and shadow meetings" internship. You'll have real tools, real targets, and direct access to the founder. If you're the kind of person who gets a rush from booking a meeting with a CTO, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Use LinkedIn Sales Navigator to identify and engage C-suite and senior technology decision-makers at small-to-midsize financial services firms (primarily tri-state area, open to national)
• Build and manage a qualified prospect pipeline in HubSpot CRM — from initial outreach through meeting booked
• Draft and send personalized LinkedIn messages and email outreach sequences on behalf of NovaRize
• Create and schedule short-form LinkedIn content (posts, articles, insights) for the NovaRize company page
• Track outreach metrics and report on pipeline activity weekly

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or MBA degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or a related field (strong community college candidates welcome)
• Comfortable with outbound outreach — you're not afraid to message a stranger on LinkedIn with a smart, personalized note
• Familiar with (or eager to quickly learn) HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and content creation tools
• Strong written communication — you can write a compelling 3-sentence message, not just fill out templates
• Interest in financial services and/or AI is a plus, but hustle and communication skills matter more
• Organized, self-directed, and motivated by results over hours logged

What We Provide

• LinkedIn Sales Navigator license
• HubSpot CRM access
• Claude AI subscription (Anthropic)
• Gamma (presentation/content tool)
• Professional Gmail
• Direct mentorship from the founder — real exposure to AI consulting, financial services, and startup operations

Compensation Structure

• Base: $20/hr, 10–20 hrs/week (flexible scheduling, potential for more hours)
• Performance bonus: $100 per qualified meeting booked with a verified decision-maker
• Top performers who book 10 meetings could earn $1,000 in bonuses on top of base pay

To Apply

Submit your resume and complete the following screening assignment:

• Using LinkedIn (free tier is fine), identify 5 decision-makers at financial services firms in CT, NY, or NJ who would have buying authority over AI or technology spending. For each person, provide: their name, title, company, and a 2–3 sentence explanation of why they'd be a strong prospect for an AI consulting firm. Send your list along with your resume.