Business Development Intern

About AuthFI
AuthFI is a cybersecurity and identity-infrastructure startup building the identity layer for the agentic enterprise - one system that identifies, governs, and can instantly revoke access for every person, service, and AI agent inside an organisation's own infrastructure, enforced at the kernel with no application code changes. We are at seed stage, working closely with our first few customers in BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance) and AI SaaS across the globe, with a product readiness around workforce manage, priviledge access management, MCP gateway, SSO (SAML and OIDC), AI Auth Protocol and eBPF enforcement.
Role Overview
We're hiring Business Development Interns to help AuthFI find, engage, and close our first few partnerships with global clients. This is a builder's seat: you'll work directly with the founders, own real pipeline, and see exactly how a cybersecurity/identity startup goes from zero to its first customers.
Location: Remote (must be comfortable working USA shift hours)
Type: Internship, part-time; open to students
Reports to: Founders / Core team
What You'll Do
Interact, engage, and close partnerships with global clients
Build and maintain a contact list of prospective clients; follow up to develop relevant use cases and convert them into partners
Work closely with the founders to draft and finalize contracts, NDAs, SLAs, and other agreement documentation, and take deals through to closure with full due diligence
Actively prospect and convert clients through LinkedIn, the company website, and other relevant channels
What You'll Get
A learning-led internship with direct, hands-on access to the founders and core team
A front-row view of how a company is built from the ground up - product, sales, and operations
Performance-based monetary compensation, tied to the number of partners you convert (DO MORE TO EARN MORE)
A possible full-time offer based on performance (Post 6 months of internship)
Flexibility to work remotely, including as a part-time role alongside your studies
What We're Looking For
A personal laptop/device
Pursuing or holding an Engineering or MBA degree, with a strong inclination to understand identity and AI-led protocols
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfortable working USA shift hours
Self-starter attitude and willingness to own outcomes with minimal hand-holding
Number of candidates required: 4-5
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by filling out our interest form, or by sending their resume and a short note on why they're a fit to admin@authfi.io.
AuthFI Private Limited is an equal opportunity workplace.

Work arrangement
Yes