Crypto Partnership Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Robinhood’s Crypto Partnerships team is tasked with expanding the company’s footprint in the Web3 ecosystem by forging strategic alliances with leading companies, builders, and infrastructure providers. The team aims to unlock new utility, lower costs, and build a more accessible decentralized financial system for customers. As a Crypto Partnerships Intern you will support the team in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic partnerships across the crypto landscape, conducting market research, analyzing competitor movements, and helping manage relationships with key ecosystem players to drive growth on Robinhood Chain and broader crypto platforms. This role is based in New York, NY, with in‑person attendance expected at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating potential integrations with crypto infrastructure providers, major wallets (e.g., Phantom or MetaMask), decentralized applications, and institutional companies.
• Support the day‑to‑day management of existing vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and co‑marketing campaigns.
• Partner with product, engineering, and legal teams to synthesize the technical, financial, and strategic implications of new partnerships.
• Find creative ways to leverage AI to accelerate the identification, delivery, and support of partnerships.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field, with an expected graduation date of Winter 2027 or Summer 2028.
• Strong interest in cryptocurrency and a working knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, DeFi mechanics, and current market trends.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to navigate an environment where priorities shift and new problems emerge quickly.

Benefits

• Market‑competitive compensation structure.
• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more.
• Access to top AI tools and continuous AI skill‑building for every employee.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and sick time.
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo‑specific commuter benefits.

Pay

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected hourly range for this role in Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) is $33 – $33 USD.

Schedule

This internship requires in‑person attendance at the New York office at least three days per week.