Founder's Associate - New Venture

Who are we? iBanFirst is a fast-growing European fintech that is revolutionizing international payments for SMEs. Founded in 2016, our platform empowers Small & Medium Multinationals (SMMs) to regain control over their payment operations: currency conversion (FX), international transactions, and foreign exchange risk management across 140 countries — quickly, transparently, and securely. We make life easier for SMEs through an advanced technology platform — including automation, APIs and AI — combined with dedicated expertise , offering the best of both worlds: the agility of a SaaS solution and the reliability of a trusted partner. By simplifying complexity, iBanFirst helps thousands of bold companies seize global business opportunities with peace of mind — delivering simplicity, transparency and security. Key figures 350+ employees across 14 offices in 11 European countries 30+ nationalities represented, average age: 32 10,000 corporate clients trust us €80M in revenue in 2025 , with a target of around €100M in 2026 Profitable for nearly two years Ranked for 7 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000 , among the fastest-growing European companies An NPS of 87.5 , reflecting enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed and quality of our service A strong culture built around 4 core values Team First: We prioritise cooperation, transparency and knowledge sharing. Success is a team effort. Tenacity: We are transforming a challenging and highly regulated market. This requires endurance, fast learning and resilience. Transformation: We innovate with intent, with every technical, product or organisational improvement designed to create real impact. Trust: We encourage ownership, autonomy, transparency, rigour and reliability in everything we do. About the opportunity We are launching a new entrepreneurial initiative at the intersection of finance, technology and artificial intelligence . The initiative is supported by iBanFirst and its Founder & CEO, but is designed to operate with the speed, autonomy and ambition of a new venture. The objective is to explore and build a new business opportunity from the ground up, starting with a clear market need and the support of an established and profitable company. We are looking for a Founder's Associate to work closely with the Founder & CEO and help turn the initial vision into a structured, actionable and scalable business. This is not a traditional Chief of Staff role focused solely on coordination. You will contribute to strategy, market exploration, business development, project execution and the practical work required to turn an idea into a functioning business. The role is ideally based in London , with Paris or Brussels also considered. Your role Working directly with the Founder & CEO, you will act as a strategic and operational partner during the early stages of the venture. You will help structure the opportunity, test assumptions, coordinate stakeholders and move key initiatives forward. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, while knowing when to seek guidance and involve the right people. Strategy & Business Building Support the Founder & CEO in refining the venture’s vision, positioning and strategic priorities Conduct market research, competitor analysis and customer discovery Help assess market opportunities, customer needs and potential business models Translate strategic ideas into clear action plans, priorities and milestones Prepare business cases, financial analyses, presentations and decision-making materials Project Execution Coordinate the key workstreams required to move the venture from concept to execution Follow up on priorities, decisions and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders Build simple but effective operating processes, reporting routines and project management tools Identify obstacles early and help find practical solutions Ensure that agreed actions move forward at the right pace Business De…