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.