Jobs, fresher vacancy - Founders Associate • UK

Company: Navro

UK

Join our fast-growing FinTech startup as a Founders Associate! We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and growing team. At Navro, we value diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Are you ready for an exhilarating opportunity to work closely with industry veterans Eddie and Aran, with over 30 years of combined payments experience? At Navro, we're not just offering a job — we're offering an adventure alongside two of the most genuine, down-to-earth leaders you'll ever meet.As a Founders Associate, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working directly with our founders to drive Navro's vision forward. Who We AreWe are building the world’s first regulated payments curation layer. By consolidating best-in-class payments infrastructure under our ecosystem, we will enable marketplaces and eCommerce brands to scale their payments operations smoothly around the world.We are building a workplace that encourages growth, development, and fun. Working in a startup can be both rewarding and challenging, we’ll be with you throughout the highs and lows as one team. We need people who have GRIT, resilience, a willingness to find solutions, not just problems and work well within our global team of almost 30 nationalities. RequirementsAs our Founders Associate, you'll be the right-hand person to our founders, supporting them in all aspects of their work. From conducting research and preparing presentations, you'll be involved in every step of the journey. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves tackling new challenges, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get things done.Key Responsibilities:As with any Founders Associate role, you can expect each day to be different with responsibilities including; Assist in strategic planning and operational tasks to help scale the business. Industry Analysis: Continuously monitor industry trends, providing strategic insights to keep Navro at the forefront of the payments industry. Executive Coordination: Efficiently organize and lead executive meetings, ensuring effective communication and the seamless execution of strategic initiatives. Agenda Management: Carefully manage the founders' agendas, with a focus on essential business priorities and strategic objectives. Optimizing Operations: Working closely with the founders to ensure all operations are optimized and working efficiently. Meeting Preparation: Helping to prepare documents for investor meetings, board meetings, and customer meetings Actively supporting fundraising activities through research, reporting, and creating decks Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of new business initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience working in early -stage StartUps - with particular focus on business expansion and new product development You’ll come from a consulting background or one of the Big Four with a clear background in digging into the details at the most granular level possible In-depth knowledge and experience in payments industry is preferred To be based in London and in the office a minimum of 3 days a week We’ll look to assess on: Evidence of you taking ownership of projects and working independently Team player with a low ego, drive to learn and be comfortable with feedback Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment working both independently and collaboratively, handling diverse tasks with high attention to detail A focus on impact, as an individual contributor and by guiding the people around you First-class problem-solving and a drive to address new challenges quickly Exceptional project management skills - being able to handle multiple projects simultaneously Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering high-quality results We are committed to fostering inclusivity by welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of whether their experiences align precisely with the advertised role. We encourage those with most of the required skills, along with grit, passion, a desire to learn quickly, and the willingness to get stuck in, to apply, as we believe you can bring value to the team.BenefitsAs part of this role, you will receive the following: You will enjoy 26 days of annual leave (excluding Bank holidays) Volunteering Compassionate leave Private Healthcare Pension Scheme Company Options Scheme Team socials and a company offsite Comprehensive, interactive & engaging Training - Leadership, Communication and Presentation Skills, Behavioural Profiling, Conflict Management, etc Career framework Working hybrid/remotely with cross-cultural teams; whilst we love to have you in the co-working space for occasional workshops and team collaboration, you mostly will be working remotely Flexibility surrounding other commitments; within your team, we will work around child care or other appointments you have. We just ask for advance notice! Working in a diverse and inclusive environment where we ensure that our people thrive Navro does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Navro will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.