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About the Role

A newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin is seeking a motivated, dynamic, and hands-on Founder's Associate (Operations & Growth)/Executive Assistant to the CEO to help build the foundations of an AI-powered security risk management platform. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup environment, supporting the CEO with finance, operations, PR, and sales activities.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary operational founder associate to the Founder & CEO and grow the company together
Own and help run day-to-day company operations across HR, finance, admin, and internal processes
Own financial reporting, planning, and key metrics, ensuring transparency, clarity, and reliability
Take ownership of company-wide projects such as developing an AI pricing model or leading expansion into the next three countries
Assist the founders with strategic topics, including investor relations, board preparation, and key hiring decisions
Take care of administrative work like managing CEO calendar, priorities, meetings, business travel, and follow-ups to maximize focus and execution
Support HR, including hiring logistics, onboarding, offboarding, and people administration
Support Finance, including invoicing, expense tracking, payments, and coordination with external accountants
Support PR, communications, social accounts, and external coordination (partners, vendors, events, announcements)
Support Sales, prepare internal documents, reports, presentations, and ad-hoc materials for management and stakeholders
Ensure operational hygiene, deadlines, and compliance across the company

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a startup doing one of the following: HR, finance, operations, PR, Sales, business support, or executive assistance roles
Entry-level candidates without experience may be considered if the culture fit is right
Strong organizational skills and a 'can-do' attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German
High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and attention to detail
Strong execution mindset and ability to operate under ambiguity
Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders
Ability to build things from scratch at an early-stage startup
High ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly
Experience in startup or scale-up environments
Low ego, high commitment, and a true tech startup mentality
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Experience with social media management
Familiarity with German employment basics or EU labor processes
Comfortable working under direct supervision and ready to engage in business discussions when needed
Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive in a fast-paced environment (nice-to-have)
Experience in early-stage startups or founder-led companies (nice-to-have)
Exposure to PR, communications, or employer branding activities (nice-to-have)
Design skills and knowledge in design tools (nice-to-have)
Proficiency in at least one additional language, ideally Russian or Hebrew (nice-to-have)
Background in analytics (nice-to-have)
Background in sales (nice-to-have)
Public speaking experience and confidence presenting to audiences (nice-to-have)

Skills

Startup Operations
HR
Finance
Administration
Financial Reporting
Financial Planning
Project Management
Investor Relations
Board Preparation
Hiring
Onboarding
Offboarding
Invoicing
Expense Tracking
Payments
PR
Communications
Social Media Management
Sales Support
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills (English)
Communication Skills (German)
Discretion
Trustworthiness
Attention to Detail
Execution Mindset
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Design Skills (nice-to-have)
Analytics (nice-to-have)
Sales (nice-to-have)
Public Speaking (nice-to-have)

Location

Berlin, Germany

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time
Part-time

Experience Level

2+ years
Entry level

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Compensation — salary aligned with market, flexible early-stage arrangements possible

Benefits

Fresh Funding Secured — immediate runway to build, hire, and execute fast
High Autonomy — freedom to design and build without corporate overhead
Work with a Technical CEO — fast iteration, strong alignment, clear direction
Cutting-Edge Domain — identity security, SaaS-to-SaaS access, AI agent governance
Massive Learning Curve — quickly gain depth in various operational topics
Fast Career Path — opportunity evolve into leadership as we scale the team including Chief of Staff position
Berlin Location — top-tier tech environment with strong cybersecurity and AI ecosystems
Direct Impact — your impact become the foundation of the entire company
Best Equipment and Tools - High quality equipment and modern tools to help you do your best work from day one
Team Offsites - Regular team offsites designed to build strong connections, alignment, and shared momentum

About the Company

A newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin
Early-stage startup founded by experienced cybersecurity leaders with backgrounds in Israeli Intelligence units
Building a next-generation AI-powered security risk management platform