Return-to-Work Internship | Investor Relations & Startup Engagement | Remote

Restart Your Career - With Respect for Your Journey

Have you taken a career break and are now looking for a thoughtful, structured way to return to work

Achievate's Return-to-Work Internship is designed specifically for professionals restarting their careers after a break. This internship recognises the value of your prior experience and offers a supportive, flexible pathway back into meaningful professional work.

This is an internship for experienced professionals-not a reset to entry level.

Company Description

Achievate is an advisory firm designed to bridge investors like VCs, angels, and family offices with a pipeline of validated, investment-ready startups. Leveraging the three decades of leadership experience of it's Founder at JP Morgan, State Street, SHCIL in the capital markets and investment banking domains, Achievate focuses on empowering startups and delivering measurable returns for investors.

About the Internship

As a Return-to-Work Intern, you will work closely with senior leadership on real, high-impact initiatives while transitioning back into professional life at a pace that works for you.

You will be involved in:

• Identifying and engaging promising startup founders
• Supporting investor outreach and relationship management
• Reviewing startup pitches, business models, and market opportunities
• Conducting market and sector research
• Preparing presentations, summaries, social media posts and briefing notes
• Acting as a professional point of contact for founders and investors

Qualifications

• Graduate/Post Graduate in Business, Finance, Management, Economics, or related fields.
• Experience in investor relations, startup support, or consulting fields is preferred
• Proven ability in Presentation Development, Document Preparation, and Reporting
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication, Organizational, and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and manage collaborative projects effectively
• Proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent; familiarity with CRM tools is a plus
• Passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and driving

Who This Internship Is For

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Professionals returning after a career break
• Professionals with 3–5 years of prior client-facing experience (consulting, banking, relationship management, sales, partnerships, financial services, etc.)
• Individuals seeking a non-judgmental, confidence-restoring work environment
• Those interested in startups, venture capital, and the investment ecosystem

Career breaks are respected. Your experience, maturity, and transferable skills are valued.

What We Offer

A genuinely returner-friendly internship structure for a duration of 3-6 months initially

Flexible hours and remote

Meaningful, intellectually engaging work

Exposure to founders, investors, and startup evaluation

Mentorship and regular feedback

This is an unpaid internship

Potential conversion to full-time role based on performance and mutual fit