Founders Associate in a tech firm focused on energy - efficient buildings, enabling CEO effectiveness and managing strategic operations. Collaborate with C - level leadership and stakeholders effectively.
About the role
- Chief of Staff guiding the board and leadership in strategic execution at a fintech company. Role includes operational coordination and oversight in compliance and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Support the Board of Directors and executive leadership in executing the organisation’s strategic roadmap
- Translate high-level strategic objectives into operational initiatives and measurable milestones
- Monitor the progress of key initiatives and ensure accountability across departments
- Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities affecting strategic execution
- Supporting the organisation and coordination of Board meetings
- Preparing board materials, strategic briefings, and decision memoranda
- Ensuring board decisions are documented, communicated, and implemented effectively
- Maintaining governance documentation including: board agendas, decision registers, governance records, follow-up actions
- Supporting the Board in overseeing risk management, compliance, and operational governance
- Act as a central coordination point between key functions, including: Finance, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Technology, Information Security, Finance Operations
- Ensure effective communication and alignment between leadership and operational teams
- Facilitate cross-department collaboration to support strategic initiatives and regulatory obligations
- Lead high-priority strategic projects on behalf of the Board and senior management
- Conduct strategic analysis and prepare recommendations related to: market expansion, operational improvements, transformational projects, strategic partnerships, organisational development
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives requiring executive-level oversight
- Support leadership in maintaining compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks including: MiCA, DORA, EU financial services governance expectations
- Assist in ensuring the organisation maintains effective governance arrangements and internal control structures
- Support preparation for regulatory engagements, supervisory reviews, and licence processes
- Monitor service provider performance and risk exposure
- Support the organisation’s relationships with external stakeholders, partners, and advisors
- Coordinate internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and execution in external engagements
- Represent senior leadership in meetings and strategic discussions when required
- Identify opportunities to improve organisational efficiency and governance structures
- Establish monitoring frameworks including: strategic KPIs, execution dashboards, performance monitoring
- Support leadership in maintaining a strong execution culture and accountability framework.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related discipline
- 7–10+ years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, corporate leadership, or executive support roles
- Experience working in financial services, fintech, or crypto-asset environments is highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to operate at senior executive or board level
- Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical capability
- Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent stakeholder management and diplomacy
- Strong understanding of corporate governance and organisational leadership
- Ability to translate strategy into operational execution
- The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory F&P pre-assessment
- Must meet Annex II – Skills of the EBA/ESMA suitability guidelines for members of the management body and key function holders
- Must meet ESMA Fit & Proper assessment guidelines for CASPs under MiCA
- The ideal candidate has already previously obtained a F&P approval.
Benefits
- Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives
- 22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- Extensive Benefits program
- Flexible work schedule and remote work options
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on
- Diverse and friendly team
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