Perpay is a certified B Corp and Philadelphia’s most impactful growth-stage startup. We are driven by a mission to significantly improve the financial stability of everyday Americans. For the past decade, we have established strong product-market fit and a profitable, efficient operating model across a suite of products, positioning Perpay as the premier financial partner for consumers with subprime credit.
With over 500,000 customers who have utilized more than $1 billion in spending power, we are at a pivotal moment. We are scaling our operations, building new offerings, and deepening our impact. We are looking for teammates eager to join us on this journey.
Our venture partners include First Round Capital and L Catterton.
Products we’ve built to make an impact:
- Perpay Marketplace: Combines interest-free payments and modern e-commerce to reduce cost of ownership and promote healthy repayment behavior.
- Perpay+: Leverages Marketplace repayment history to help members monitor and build credit with all 3 credit bureaus.
- Perpay Credit Card: Expands access to the flexibility and benefits of a World Mastercard by removing common barriers like high security deposits and low approval odds.
Our team thrives on in-person collaboration, operating from our unique center-city Philadelphia office. This comfortable "home away from home" space offers river views and fosters rapid product development, strong relationships, and career growth. The energy from achieving big wins is palpable here. While we primarily work in the office, we offer sensible flexibility for personal needs, such as sick children or urgent errands, and coordinate official remote weeks around major holidays. If you are passionate about a meaningful mission, collaboration, equity, and generous perks, Perpay is the best place to be in Philadelphia right now.
As an intern at Perpay, your main responsibility is to learn. We understand the value of mentorship and offer students an opportunity to gain real work experience before graduation. In the 10-12 weeks we'll be together next summer (2027), you will have the opportunity to uncover and communicate insights from our company data that will inform decision-making on open and pressing business questions.
Candidates hired for this role will be placed on one of the following teams based on fit and business need, determined after the hiring process:
- Strategic Analytics
- Risk
- Business Planning & Analysis (BP&A)
In close collaboration with team members on your assigned team, you will apply rigorous research approaches to frame analyses impacting key areas of the business, create high-quality analytic code to assemble evidence, and communicate clear and actionable recommendations to leadership based on your research. All while developing the skills to succeed in a fast-paced tech start-up environment and experiencing and contributing to our unique culture.
Our greatest strength is our people, and we'd love for you to be one of them!
What You’ll Bring:- Currently enrolled in or will receive a Bachelor's/Master's in a quantitative discipline with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028, or equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of statistical research methods
- Experience using SQL for acquiring and transforming data
- Experience programming for data analysis and visualization (Python preferred)
- Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Tableau, Domo)
Bonus:
- Enrolled in a Master’s Degree or advanced technical degree
- Previous work experience in a technical field
Hey, we know not everybody checks all the boxes, so if you’re interested, please apply because you could be just what we’re looking for!
Our Recruitment Process:To give you a clear picture of what to expect, here's an outline of our interview process for this role:
- Lightweight data challenge — a short exercise using publicly available information
- Phone call — a conversation with a member of our team.
- In-depth data challenge — a more robust exercise using internal information, resembling a real analyst assignment.
- Team interviews — Conversations with Perpay team members covering your background, interest in the role, and scenario-based questions to understand how you think. You will also have an opportunity to present your ‘in-depth’ data challenge to the team.
- Hourly compensation
- Espresso bar, full kitchen, weekly catered lunches, snacks, beverages, & everyday lunch essentials
- One-of-a-kind office with comfortable work/lounge spaces and pleasant riverfront setting
- Opportunity to gain experience at one of the fastest-growing financial startups in the country in both e-commerce & fintech, working cross-functionally.
- Meaningful compensation and equity
- Premium medical benefits (fully paid base plan, and very reasonable premium for the buy-up option)
- 5% employer 401k match
- Unlimited PTO policy
- Remote weeks around major holidays + extra holiday on weekends like MDW and LDW
- High quality catered lunch by local chefs, 4 days / week
- Gym subsidy
- Paid cell phone + plan
- Student loan repayment match program
- Family savings match program
- Relocation assistance
- Generous team member discounts
This is not a remote opportunity; it is 100% onsite (#LI-Onsite) (#LI-TH1) (#LI-AK1)
Perpay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, political affiliation, age, veteran status, disability status or other non-merit factor. Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in or pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline, with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, or equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of statistical research methods
- Experience using SQL to acquire and transform data
- Experience programming for data analysis and visualization; Python preferred
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Domo
- Enrollment in a Master's degree or advanced technical degree program
- Previous work experience in a technical field
Perpay Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perpay and has not been reviewed or approved by Perpay.
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Healthcare Strength — Fully subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered as a core benefit. This lowers out-of-pocket premiums while providing comprehensive coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is included to support long-term savings. This adds a stable, employer-backed retirement component to total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO and paid parental leave are part of the package. This breadth enables flexibility to manage personal and professional needs when schedules permit.
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What We Do
Perpay is a FinTech-enabled marketplace making life's purchases accessible through sensible financing.
