People on the move deserve a bank that moves with them. Since 2022, Aspora has been building a borderless financial operating system that makes money as mobile and transparent as its users.
Backed by influential venture capitalists like Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, Hummingbird Ventures, Y Combinator & Global Founders Capital. We're a team of 75+ across India, the UK, the UAE, EU and the US, working with extreme ownership, radical candour, and an obsession with customer impact.
We celebrate builders who question assumptions, ship fast, and turn regulatory complexity into elegant solutions. If you’re driven to redefine what global banking can be, we’d love to build the future with you.
About the roleWe're looking for a self-driven Partnership Intern who is excited about digging deep into Indian diaspora communities and building strategic partnerships that drive growth.
This role combines community research with hands-on sales and outreach experience, perfect for someone who loves both research and relationship-building. You'll work closely with our team in a fast-paced, remote environment with continuous collaboration and support.
Duration: 8-12 weeks
What you’ll ownResearch & Discovery
Identify and document Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Reddit groups for Indians in the US (by city, profession, or interest)
Track Indian student/alumni associations from major US universities
Identify NRI influencers, YouTubers, content creators, and popular Indian diaspora podcasts
List Indian grocery stores, restaurants, and cultural hubs in the US (via online directories, Google Maps, Yelp)
Research common banks, apps, and platforms used by NRIs for remittances, shopping, or investing and prepare competitive analyses
Partnership Development & Outreach
Source and qualify partnership leads through various prospecting strategies
Reach out to admins of Indian diaspora groups, community leaders, and potential brand partners via email, phone, LinkedIn, and social media
Schedule partnership meetings and demos for assigned team members
Conduct short interviews with returned NRIs or people with family in the US to gather insights
Follow up and re-engage warm partnership leads
Create custom outreach sequences, templates, and communication snippets
CRM & Pipeline Management
Use CRM systems to manage and maintain a pipeline of partnership prospects
Maintain detailed Google Sheets/databases with all research findings and prospect information
Track partnership opportunities, meeting outcomes, and follow-up actions
Document cultural events or festivals that present partnership opportunities
Collaboration & Reporting
Work closely with product, marketing, and partnerships teams with continuous communication
Provide weekly updates and insights on research findings and partnership progress
Suggest community co-marketing or partnership opportunities (e.g., stores, influencers, associations)
Stay up to date with diaspora community trends, cultural events, and market developments
Working towards a bachelor's degree or recent college graduate (if contract hire)
Must be able to work 20-35 hours per week with high availability for team collaboration
Well-networked in Indian student, family, or diaspora circles
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and written/verbal communication
Strong research skills and comfortable with unstructured research
Proficient in Google Suite (especially Sheets), social media platforms, and Notion
Embrace collaborative environments and thrive in fast-paced, remote work settings
Strong problem-solving skills and relationship-building aptitude
Willingness to be hands-on and diligent in task completion
Opportunity to help build Aspora in the US
Highly competitive intern salary
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