Digital Economy Intern

iPRECIATION is seeking a Digital Economy Intern to support research and strategic initiatives at the intersection of digital payments, blockchain, financial infrastructure, and the art market. The intern will research emerging digital economy models, analyse payment and transaction flows, and explore how blockchain and Web3 technologies can improve the movement of value, information, and ownership across the fine art ecosystem. The role will also support digital economy strategy, market research, and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Research trends in digital payments, fintech, blockchain, tokenisation, and transaction infrastructure.
• Analyse payment and transaction flows within the art market, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency, and security.
• Research payment models, transaction costs, settlement processes, and emerging payment solutions.
• Conduct market and competitor research across fintech, blockchain, digital platforms, and technology-enabled marketplaces.
• Support the development of digital economy strategies, business models, and potential revenue streams.
• Research potential technology, financial, and industry partners and support partnership development.
• Prepare market analyses, research reports, pitch decks, and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor developments in digital identity, digital assets, tokenisation, and related technologies relevant to the platform.
• Assist with selected projects relating to platform development, business operations, and digital transformation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, FinTech, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in digital economy, payments, fintech, blockchain, and emerging business models.
• Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with data, researching unfamiliar topics, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or other data visualisation tools is highly advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in the art market or creative industries is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Practical exposure to digital economy strategy, payments, and blockchain applications.
• Hands-on experience researching transaction flows, financial infrastructure, and technology-enabled business models.
• Exposure to the development of a Web3-powered digital platform for the global fine art market.
• Experience in market research, strategic analysis, and business development.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of digital solutions for the primary and secondary art markets.

To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates can expect to hear from us within one week.