Founder’s Associate

About the Role

Work directly with the founder of an early-stage fintech company, taking high-priority projects from open questions through research, recommendations, and execution. This role contributes to growth, fundraising, recruiting, and strategic initiatives that shape how the business develops.

What You'll Do

• Identify potential clients and partners, develop outreach approaches, and help convert conversations into commercial relationships.

• Research investors, refine fundraising materials, build financial analyses, and coordinate diligence and follow-ups.

• Source and assess candidates, and develop processes that help the team work effectively.

• Investigate new opportunities, answer strategic questions, and execute the founder's priority projects.

• Turn unfamiliar problems into practical recommendations and help identify repeatable ways to reach customers.

What We're Looking For

• Typically 0 to 3 years of experience, with a strong track record in at least two areas such as investment banking, high-growth startups, management consulting, private equity, or adjacent finance.

• Experience spanning more than one of these fields is valuable.

• Strong research, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to turn findings into clear next steps.

• Interest in customer acquisition, commercial growth, fundraising, recruiting, and helping shape an early-stage organization.

• Ability to work on-site in San Francisco, California.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range is $80,000 to $110,000 annually, with meaningful equity. The compensation package may be shaped around the candidate's experience.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.