Founder's Associate & Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

We are a newly funded Berlin‑based cybersecurity and AI startup seeking a motivated Founder's Associate who will also serve as Executive Assistant to the CEO. This hybrid position supports day‑to‑day operations, strategic initiatives, and growth activities while helping to build the foundations of our AI‑powered security risk management platform.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary operational associate to the CEO, overseeing HR, finance, admin, and internal processes.
• Manage financial reporting, planning, and key metrics to ensure transparency.
• Lead company‑wide projects such as AI pricing model development and expansion into new markets.
• Support strategic tasks including investor relations, board preparation, and hiring decisions.
• Handle CEO calendar, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and follow‑ups.
• Assist HR with hiring logistics, onboarding, off‑boarding, and people administration.
• Support finance functions like invoicing, expense tracking, payments, and coordination with external accountants.
• Coordinate PR, communications, social media, and external partnerships.
• Prepare internal documents, reports, presentations, and ad‑hoc materials for management.
• Ensure operational hygiene, deadlines, and compliance across the organization.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in a startup environment in HR, finance, operations, PR, sales, business support, or executive assistance (entry‑level candidates may be considered if culture fit is strong).
• Strong organizational abilities and a proactive “can‑do” attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.
• High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and attention to detail.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work setting in central Berlin (Potzdamer Platz).
• Opportunity to shape processes from the ground up in a fast‑growing startup.
• Potential for full‑time or part‑time engagement.