Business Development Internship
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct in-depth business intelligence research across companies, industries, and geographies, with particular emphasis on financial crime, sanctions risk, and supply chain security.
- Proactively map the market and identify strategic business development opportunities, including potential leads and key entry points within banks, corporates, law firms, consultancies, and public sector entities.
- Support the maintenance and accuracy of internal systems by reviewing, updating, and organising records across shared drives and CRM platforms.
- Contribute to the development and optimisation of workflows and operational processes to improve the effectiveness of business development and marketing functions.
- Provide flexible, hands-on support across business development and sales initiatives, ensuring the team’s strategic and tactical objectives are met.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in Business, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
- Academic or professional exposure to global security, international relations, financial crime, compliance, or regulatory environments. Banking sector risk management experience strongly preferred.
- An interest in or understanding of compliance frameworks such as anti-money laundering, financial crime and illicit financing, sanctions regimes, and environmental, social and governance standards.
- Strong research and analytical capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to synthesise information on companies, industries, and geographies, particularly as it relates to financial crime, sanctions, supply chain risk, or regulatory matters.
- Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing data, documentation, and operational processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to contribute to pitch materials, research summaries, and internal documentation.
- Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, PowerPoint or Google Slides, and experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
- Collaborative and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to support multiple teams and priorities across business development, sales, and marketing.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.
What does that mean? Great question.
Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled.
When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Business Development Intern to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.
Kharon is offering a unique internship opportunity for university students with academic interests in business, international relations, economics, or political science. This internship provides hands-on exposure to the intersection of global security, international commerce, and regulatory risk, ideal for those looking to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world, high-impact setting. As a Kharon intern, you’ll gain practical experience supporting client strategy and operations, while learning directly from senior leadership, including former high-ranking officials with extensive backgrounds in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects, expand your understanding of geopolitical risk and financial crime, and build lasting connections and references to carry forward in your academic and professional journey.
To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.
If interested in pursuing this position, please visit www.kharon.com to apply.
Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.