Founder Associate FinTech Startup (100m+ Exit Founders)

We co-founded and led Viafintech (Barzahlen) to 100+ FTE , one of the most successful German fintechs, active in 17 markets across the EU and USA, and sold it in 2021 for a € three-digit million amount to NYSE-listed Paysafe Group.Now we’re off to our next venture. This time we’re building a global champion for prepaid products: gift cards (Apple, Amazon, Google), airtime and eCash all in one simple API. Think of finperks as a stripe/adyen for all prepaid products and payments.We started in summer 2025 and in just a few months we have already onboarded 700+ brands, and our first client goes live by the end of the year.Many people completely underestimate the market size: about €600bn sold per year today, going to €1.8tn by 2028.Instead of 5 players in the chain (brand → issuing tech provider → global distributor → local distributor → client), we connect brands directly with clients via the finperks platform. Today 95% of prepaid is still sold in the Global North; we believe that for the gig economy to monetize the Global South, prepaid will be key - from Netflix and Google to Apple and Uber.We’re a team of 8 in Berlin-Charlottenburg. A mix of our best people from the last journey and brilliant new joiners. High ownership. Low ego. Kind humans. We ship fast, help each other, and celebrate wins.Join early. Help build the global champion for prepaid.AufgabenAs a Founders Associate, you’ll work directly with our founding team across all key areas - from strategy and business development to operations and growth. You’ll act as an entrepreneurial right hand, driving projects end-to-end and pushing forward initiatives that shape Finperks’ trajectory. This is a full-time role designed for ambitious individuals eager to take ownership and make a visible impact in a fast-moving fintech startup.You will:Lead and execute cross-functional projects across product, go-to-market, and operationsCollaborate closely with the founders on strategic priorities, fundraising, and growth initiativesResearch and analyze markets, competitors, and business models in fintech, APIs, and prepaid ecosystemsPrepare investor materials, client presentations, and data-driven analyses for strategic decisionsManage and improve internal processes to enable scalability and growth efficiencyCoordinate with partners and clients (e.g., major brands and distributors) to refine product-market fitTake ownership of operational challenges and turn ideas into actionable resultsQualifikation6–12 months of relevant work experience in startups, consulting, investment, or fintechProven ability to manage projects independently and take full ownership from planning to executionStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and modern tools (e.g., Notion, Airtable, AI tools)Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German fluency is a plusEntrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on mentality and willingness to learn fastPassion for entrepreneurship, venture building, and technologyBenefitsDirect mentorship from serial fintech entrepreneursHigh autonomy and exposure to strategic decisions from day oneOpportunity to shape and scale a venture at an early stageAccess to Berlin’s vibrant fintech and VC ecosystemA steep learning curve with real ownership and meaningful responsibilityCompetitive salary and the chance to grow into a leadership role as the company scalesReady to build the next Unicorn in FinTech?Join us at finperks and help us financially empower people across Europe. We are looking forward hearing from you!