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Business Development Intern

Surlamer Investments
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Surlamer Investments is a Newport Beach-based private investment firm with a portfolio spanning algorithmic hedge funds, public markets, real estate, and technology-driven private ventures.  We are incubating a FinTech startup at the intersection of AI and public markets, developing tools that give private investors institutional-grade decision-making capabilities through large language models (LLMs) and advanced algorithms.

 

We are seeking a highly outgoing, motivated, and analytical Business Development Intern to support sales, growth, market research, and digital marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in people-oriented environments, enjoys relationship-building and communication, and is excited to help drive growth in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting.

 

Program

  • Job Type: Internship
  • Compensation: $35/hour
  • Length: 10 weeks (Summer) with potential for longer-term opportunities
  • Time Commitment: 40 hours/week
  • Location: On-site in Newport Beach, CA

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead business development initiatives alongside a small team, including outbound outreach, cold calling, lead generation, follow-ups, sales pitches, and client relationship management
  • Build and maintain relationships with prospective users, clients, investors, and other professionals
  • Conduct sales presentations, product demos, and client-facing meetings
  • Manage and nurture sales pipeline activity through organized outreach and conversion-focused follow-up workflows
  • Conduct market, user, and competitor research to support growth strategy and platform positioning
  • Design and deliver compelling sales materials, presentations, pitch decks, and marketing collateral
  • Assist with digital marketing initiatives across channels such as Google Ads and LinkedIn to drive lead generation
  • Support SEO initiatives, including keyword research and content optimization
  • Analyze sales funnel, campaign, and pipeline performance using data-driven insights
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine platform functionality, messaging, and user experience
  • Present findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to leadership
  • Support broader operational, growth, and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • Senior or recent graduate in business, marketing, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or a related field
  • Strong interest or experience in sales, business development, networking, or other client-facing roles
  • Highly outgoing, personable, and confident communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable conducting outreach, follow-ups, networking, and sales conversations with prospective clients and professionals
  • Ability to professionally engage with investors, executives, and other high-level stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
  • Familiarity with LLM tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini
  • Familiarity with financial markets and hands-on experience using trading or financial platforms strongly preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
  • Must be able to work on-site in Newport Beach