Founders Associate
Skills
About the Role
You will work directly with the Chief of Staff and CEO office on high-priority initiatives, taking ownership of research, commercial, operational, and administrative tasks. You will support sales calls, prepare materials, coordinate cross-functional projects, improve internal processes, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and switching between very different types of work quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise documents
- Commercially minded with the ability to understand and engage with business problems
- Willing to roll up your sleeves and take on tasks of any size, from strategic work to admin
- Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple workstreams at once
- High level of discretion and professionalism when working with sensitive information
- A proactive mindset that anticipates problems and solves them before they arise
- Previous experience in a startup, scale-up, consulting, or investment banking is desirable
- Exposure to the blockchain/DeFi landscape is useful
- Interest in fintech or capital markets is desirable
- Experience working closely with senior stakeholders or leadership teams is desirable
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the Chief of Staff and CEO office on high-priority initiatives across the business
- Take ownership of a wide variety of tasks spanning research, commercial, operational, and administrative work
- Support sales efforts by joining calls, preparing materials, and following up with prospects
- Help drive key projects forward by coordinating across teams and ensuring execution stays on track
- Act as a general problem-solver, stepping into gaps wherever needed to keep the business moving
- Manage and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Improve internal processes and help scale systems as the company grows
- Provide day-to-day support to the Chief of Staff to increase leverage across the leadership team
Benefits
- Generous stock options
- Premium private healthcare
- 26 days annual leave plus your birthday off and regional bank holidays
- Enhanced parental leave
- MacBook, screens, and any equipment needed to perform at a high level
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes (childcare, groceries, EVs, tech, pensions, bikes, subscriptions)
- Modern, centrally located offices in London, Belfast, Dundalk, and Dubai
- Annual learning and development budget for training, certifications, and qualifications