SEO Specialist Intern

Description Were looking for individuals interested in SEO to support our marketing team with hands-on SEO activities such as keyword research, content planning, on-page optimization, and webpage creation.As part of Volopay s SEO team, you ll work closely with both the content and SEO leads to help execute strategies that grow our organic visibility across global markets. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enthusiastic about contributing to a fast-paced fintech environment. Key Role & Responsibilities: Design and implement impactful SEO strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve search rankings, drive organic traffic, and enhance user engagement. Leverage advanced keyword research and competitor analysis to uncover growth opportunities and content gaps. Partner with content creators, designers, and developers to ensure SEO best practices are embedded across all digital assets. Monitor website performance and key SEO metrics such as CTR, bounce rate, crawl errors, and backlink profiles using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, and Ahrefs. Perform regular technical audits to identify and fix on-page and off-page SEO issues such as broken links, duplicate content, and slow load times. Lead initiatives for structured data (schema markup), XML sitemaps, robots.txt, and mobile-first indexing to optimize technical SEO. Build and manage high-quality backlink strategies that strengthen domain authority and support long-term SEO goals. Demonstrate a data-first mindset that can interpret performance metrics and deliver clear, actionable reports to stakeholders. Stay informed about the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry developments to keep strategies competitive and compliant. Contribute actively to team discussions and knowledge sharing to help raise the SEO maturity across the organization. Preferred candidate profile Basic understanding of SEO concepts and on-page optimization techniques. Familiarity with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar platforms. Ability to translate keyword research into actionable content strategies. Familiarity with on-page and basic technical SEO best practices. Strong attention to detail and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to learn and adapt comfortable taking feedback and iterating quickly. A proactive and collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally. Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly based on feedback and evolving priorities. Whats next: Opportunity to transition into a full-time paid role based on performance Note: This is a 3-month unpaid internship . Exceptional performers will be offered a full-time paid opportunity.