At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
We’re looking for a FinTech oriented intern to join our Sales team this summer. The Sales intern will support the Ripple Payments and Ripple Custody Sales teams to build a robust pool of potential customers this summer. They will be responsible for developing strategy, sourcing and securing strategic relationships with crypto friendly payment companies, FinTech, banks to deliver Ripple’s vision, launch new products/verticals and drive network outcome.
We take an inclusive approach to the market and expect to partner with all types of financial institutions, including financial technology (FinTech) companies. Your responsibility will be to map this market, prioritize prospects, and source partnerships. You will play a crucial role at the company, qualifying leads to identify viable sales opportunities for our sales pipeline.
Ideal candidates are creative problem solvers, strong communicators, and committed leaders who can apply data insights, take timely action, and influence cross-functionally.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Conduct industry and market research to identify key market opportunities and optimize the team’s sales effort
- Find prospective partners for Ripple, including payment and FinTech companies, financial institutions, digital asset infrastructure players, and tech companies.
- Support the sourcing of new deals by searching for opportunities on major platforms, databases, attending conferences, meetups, among others
- Cultivate positive relationships with cross-functional teams; collaborate with compliance, legal, and finance to ensure efficient and compliant strategy execution
- Find opportunities through structured qualitative customer feedback, quantitative analyses, and competitive analyses
- Be the “voice of the market” through industry research, competitive analysis, quantitative analysis
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Currently enrolled in a business degree program with a graduation date of 2026 or later
- Passion for FinTech, blockchain and innovative technologies
- Experience in consulting, business development, product marketing, strategic partnerships
- Experience conducting research and communicating thoughtful analysis with clear recommendations
- Ability to work effectively with team members, take on responsibility, and work independently
- Experience working within a dynamic, constantly evolving environments
WHO WE ARE:
Do Your Best Work
- The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
- A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
- Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
- In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
- Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
- We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Take Control of Your Finances
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
- Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
- Employee giving match
- Mobile phone stipend
Take Care of Yourself
- R&R days so you can rest and recharge
- Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
- Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
- Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
- Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events
Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.
Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
