Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential.
Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.
For 2 consecutive years in 2022 & 2023, Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2023, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List.
You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.
Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space!
About the Team
At Aspire, we believe that the customer journey is at the heart of our success. Our Commercial Team is committed to engaging with new customers, ensuring their seamless onboarding experience, and growing our existing customers by building strategic long-term relationships. By offering personalized support and tailored solutions, our Commercial team empowers customers to fully leverage the power of Aspire and achieve their business goals.
About the Role
As the Partnership Engagement Intern, you will assist in driving Aspire’s growth among startups and SMBs by working with VCs, accelerators, industry organizations, and other relevant groups. Working closely with the Ecosystem and Community Partnership Managers, you will assist in the end-to-end strategy and execution in Singapore and beyond.
This role offers the opportunity to build a new customer engagement channel from the ground up - while enjoying support and collaboration within an established team. Success means you will personally have a hand in enabling thousands of businesses to thrive throughout Southeast Asia.
- Event & Program Management - Develop events and programs from planning and execution to post-event tracking to engage the community
- Program Analytics - Track and evaluate the success of events and programs
- Ecosystem relationships - Create and capture demand for Aspire’s offerings by working with partner organizations across Startups and Web 3 ecosystems throughout Southeast Asia
- Grow the community - Build and curate a community of finance professionals across the region, developing Aspire as a preeminent partner and thought leader
Minimum Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma/degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with key decision-makers
- Comfortable working in the evening for events when required, and time off will be provided
- Outgoing personality that enjoys networking with business owners and industry partners
- Self-driven to “get things done”
- Internship Commitment: Available for a full-time internship for at least 3 months, starting in May 2024.
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What we offer
- Uncapped flexible annual leave.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Training subsidy for your professional growth.
- Wellness benefit.
- Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
- Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
- Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.
Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire’s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the “Policy”), and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing people@aspireapp.com.
