Founder's Associate / Executive Assistant to CEO

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Founder’s Associate who will also serve as the Executive Assistant to the CEO of a newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin. You will work closely with the founder to drive operational excellence and support rapid growth of an AI‑powered security risk management platform.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day company operations across HR, finance, administration and internal processes.
• Own financial reporting, planning and key metrics to ensure transparency and reliability.
• Lead company‑wide projects such as developing an AI pricing model and expanding into new markets.
• Support strategic initiatives including investor relations, board preparation and senior hiring decisions.
• Handle CEO calendar, meetings, travel arrangements and follow‑ups.
• Assist HR with hiring logistics, onboarding, off‑boarding and people administration.
• Support finance tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, payments and coordination with external accountants.
• Coordinate PR, communications, social media accounts and external partners, vendors and events.
• Prepare internal documents, reports, presentations and ad‑hoc materials for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure operational hygiene, meet deadlines and maintain compliance across the organization.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in a startup environment (HR, finance, operations, PR, sales or executive assistance). Entry‑level candidates may be considered if cultural fit is strong.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German.
• High level of discretion, trustworthiness and attention to detail.
• Strong execution mindset, ability to work under ambiguity and directly with founders and senior stakeholders.
• Startup mentality with high ownership, low ego and ability to move quickly.
• Problem‑solving skills and collaborative attitude.
• Familiarity with German employment basics or EU labour processes.

Required skills

• Social media management