CertiKBusiness Development Intern (UAE)
About the Company
One of the fastest-growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security, CertiK is a true market leader. To date, CertiK has worked with over 4,798 clients, secured over $597 billion worth of digital assets, and has monitored over 17,000 projects. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Yearn, and Chiliz.
Investors = Insight Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, Advent International, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Wing, Legend Star, Danhua Capital and other investors.
About the Role
We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Development Interns to join our team for a 3-month internship. This role is ideal for someone passionate about Web3, blockchain, and emerging technologies, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will work closely with the BD team to support go-to-market initiatives, research market opportunities, and help drive strategic partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying and qualifying new business leads in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem.
- Conduct market research on competitors, trends, and potential clients.
- Support the team in partnership outreach, including initial contact and follow-ups.
- Help prepare pitch decks, client reports, and meeting summaries.
- Maintain and update CRM tools with lead and partnership data.
- Monitor industry news and provide summaries relevant to the BD strategy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and product teams to align messaging and BD goals.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
- Strong interest in blockchain, Web3, or emerging technology markets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to research and synthesize complex data.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
- Ability to commit to a 3-month, part-time or full-time internship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience or coursework related to business development, consulting, or tech startups.
- Familiarity with blockchain projects, tokenomics, and Web3 communities.
- Multilingual abilities welcomed
- Demonstrated passion for the crypto ecosystem via personal projects, writing, or community involvement.
CertiK is proud to offer medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
CertiK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.
CertiK will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.
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All CertiK employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.