Founder’s Associate London
Job description
OakNorth is hiring a Founder’s Associate to work with our CEO and Co-Founder as we embark on the next phase of our company’s growth. The Founder’s Associate is an integral part of the CEO’s Office, reporting into the Chief of Staff, and working alongside the CEO’s Executive Assistant. This is a unique role – requiring someone with great adaptability who can switch from administrative support to operational analyst, to research associate, to on-the-fly logistics execution. This role is an ideal next step for an overachieving administrative assistant looking to step up and take the next step in their career, or a hungry recent grad looking for experience running alongside a highly successful entrepreneur. The key outcome for someone in this role is optimising for our CEO and Co-Founder so he can help grow and drive the business. Each day will be different: whether hustling to find a path into a new client, reshuffling the diary to ensure he’s focussed on the right things, pulling together a pack with the Chief of Staff for a new investor meeting, or solving complex cross-border travel problems – no one day will be the same. This role requires someone who can think on their feet, highly responsive, and executes at pace while keeping a ‘steady hand’ on the controls. Responsibilities: Help manage the CEO’s diary with a constantly moving, granular, dynamic schedule across a range of competing priorities and stakeholders – somehow squeezing extra hours into each day and allowing him to be in multiple places at once Support the Chief of Staff in special projects, as well as ensuring smooth running of the business – from assembling management packs to keeping teams aligned and on task Ensure the CEO is prepped for his day – doing deep dives and profiles ahead of meetings, and ensuring internal content is clean, logical, and ready for his consumption Book complex, international travel that can change at a moment’s notice and require deep dives into travel logistics, while keeping the company and the founder’s family office aligned and in sync Ensure processes and outcomes are optimised across all areas of CEO’s life: including business, family, travel, etc. Be ready to jump on ‘left field’ tasks at a moment’s notice – whether that’s sourcing a jacket for an unexpected formal lunch, fixing an iPad that’s gone on the fritz, or finding contact information for someone not spoken to in years Required experience: Prior experience in a start-up environment, ideally as an Analyst or Associate working directly with CEO or Founders. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring exceptional quality in all deliverables. Strong academics - Bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, or a related field. Previous experience as an executive assistant to start-up founders is desirable Ability to multitask effectively, and comfortable working in agile everchanging environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various project management tools. Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions. Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Exceptional interpersonal skills – oral and written Benefits & Perks: Equity. We want people to have a stake in the business so that all our interests are aligned. 25 days holiday Personalized benefits – opt-in to what matters to you Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Wellbeing and social events In-house Barista Bar in London office Support causes that matter to you – Volunteering time off Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, nursery, gym) About Us We’re OakNorth Bank and we embolden entrepreneurs to realise their ambitions, understand their markets, and apply data intelligence to everyday decisions to scale successfully at pace. Banking should be barrier-free. It’s a belief at our very core, inspired by our entrepreneurial spirit, driven by the unmet financial needs of millions, and delivered by our data-driven tools. And for those who love helping businesses thrive? Our savings accounts help diversify the high street and create new jobs, all while earning savers some of the highest interest on the market. But we go beyond finance, to empower our people, encourage professional growth and create an environment where everyone can thrive. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves and succeed. Our story OakNorth Bank was built on the foundations of frustrations with old-school banking. In 2005, when our founders tried to get capital for their data analytics company, the computer said ‘no’. Unfortunately, all major banks in the UK were using the same computer – and it was broken. Why was it so difficult for a profitable business with impressive cashflow, retained clients, and clear commercial success to get a loan? The industry was backward-looking and too focused on historic financials, rather than future potential. So, what if there was a bank, founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs? One that offered a dramatically better borrowing experience for businesses? No more what ifs, OakNorth Bank exists.
