Account Executive Intern

About Countercyclical

Countercyclical is the definitive market intelligence platform purpose-built for investment research and due diligence teams. With an emphasis on quality & craft that combines world-class productivity features with enriched corporate financial data delivered to users in real-time, Countercyclical is the tool of choice for investment research & due diligence professionals across the capital markets.

About the Role

As an Account Executive Intern, you’ll be a key driver of Countercyclical’s growth within investment research & due diligence software buyer markets. You’ll own and expand relationships with leading investment firms, research teams, individual investors, and corporate development groups — helping them modernize their research and decision-making workflows.

You’ll manage the full enterprise sales cycle, from developing strategic account plans and initiating new opportunities, to structuring bespoke commercial agreements and ensuring smooth onboarding. Your work will directly influence how top investment minds generate alpha and operate at scale. You’re also comfortable collaborating on marketing materials, GTM campaigns, and customer success stories that drive awareness and trust in new markets. You think in systems — how a great experience, a well-crafted deck, and a satisfied client referral loop all reinforce brand equity and long-term growth.

About You

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements outlined below to be considered for the role.

The preferred qualifications are not a requirement, but would be great to see!

Minimum Requirements

• 2.5+ years in a prior sales role, ideally with exposure to financial institutions or B2B data / analytics / software products
• Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and negotiate tailored interations with executive stakeholders
• Create compelling sales collateral (Figma, Canva, etc.), thought leadership content, and client-facing materials that communicate our value across research, diligence, and intelligence workflows.
• Lead client referral and advocacy initiatives to further build Countercyclical’s presence within the investment and research community, cultivating champions and peer introductions across firms.
• Deep understanding of investment research, due diligence, or market intelligence workflows and the challenges faced by institutional investors or corporate strategists
• Strong communication skills, with comfort leading in-person discussions with C-level or investment committee-level stakeholders
• Data-driven approach to pipeline management and forecasting
• Thrives in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with high ambiguity and ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling productivity, research, or analytics software into capital markets, investment research, due diligence, or corporate development teams
• Familiarity with institutional procurement and enterprise contracting cycles
• Track record of building new market motions or driving 0-to-1 sales initiatives
• Executive presence with the ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders across technical, analytical, and business functions
• Passion for improving how investment and research teams work — through better software, data, and design

Working at Countercyclical

We want the best and brightest to join us in building towards the future of market intelligence, collaboration, investment research, and due diligence. The firm spends at least 80% of their time working in the city, and we believe that more in-person interactions will contribute to better results for everyone at Countercyclical.

Benefits and Perks

Your time at Countercyclical with be nothing short of a journey, with things like:

1. Hands-on experience working on real projects that directly benefit customers
2. Mentorship from experienced professionals within the field
3. A learning-focused schedule that fosters independent and nuanced thinking
4. Exposure to a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative work environment
5. Exclusive networking opportunities within the Chicago technology and finance communities
6. Potential for future career opportunities based on performance

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a portfolio of work (if applicable) to [email protected]

Please include the following information in the subject line:

"{First Name} {Last Name} - Account Executive Intern Application"

Location

This role is based in Chicago, IL, USA.

Applicants are required to work and be located in United States of America.

We use a flexible work model of 3-5 days downtown per week.

Note: This is an unpaid internship, and academic credit may be available based on the requirements of the educational institution.