Strategic Partnerships Intern

Verifone•New York City, NY

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Why Verifone For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide. Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success. Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located. Currently, we do allow a hybrid work schedule but we regularly revisit our attendance policy. What's Exciting About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Strategic Partnerships Intern to support Verifone’s Global Partnerships & Business Development organization. This intern will assist in nurturing key partner relationships, supporting partnership operations, and contributing to initiatives that accelerate ecosystem growth. This role will provide exposure to partnership strategy, competitive research, cross‑functional collaboration, and real‑world experience working with partners who influence the payments industry. Schedule and Duration This is a part‑time, paid internship. Interns are expected to commit 10–15 hours per week , with flexibility to accommodate academic or professional obligations. There is no fixed end date; the internship is structured around meaningful, project‑based work designed to provide hands‑on learning. Based on mutual interest, internship duration may be extended or expanded to support additional strategic initiatives. Because our partner ecosystem spans multiple regions, occasional collaboration with global stakeholders may require meetings outside standard business hours.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Marketing, Strategy, Communications, Economics, or a related field.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize information clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with CRM tools is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and deadlines.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
A positive, professional attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute.

Responsibilities

Assist the Strategic Partnerships Team in managing and supporting partner relationships.
Conduct competitive and market research to identify trends, partner opportunities, and industry developments.
Help prepare partnership materials including presentations, reports, performance summaries, and partner engagement updates.
Support the development and organization of partnership documentation, playbooks, and internal processes.
Track partner activities, communications, and project milestones to ensure alignment and timely follow‑up.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Success to gather insights and support partnership initiatives.
Assist in evaluating new partnership opportunities through data collection, analysis, and preliminary assessments.
Help maintain dashboards and trackers that report partnership KPIs, performance metrics, and engagement health.
Participate in internal and external meetings, capturing action items and supporting next steps.
Contribute to the creation and distribution of internal communications that highlight partnership achievements, announcements, and strategic wins.