Founders Assistant London, England
Job description
Curve was founded with a rebellious spirit and a lofty vision; to simplify and unify your finances, so you can focus on what matters most in life.
That’s why Curve puts your finances simply at your fingertips, so you can make smarter choices on how to spend, send, see and save your money. We help you control your financial life, so you can focus on life.
With Curve you can manage all of your accounts, track your spend, see unique insights - all with additional security to help keep your money safe. Curve gives you a single, delightful access point for everything money for the first time.
We’re developing a ground-breaking product by putting our customers at the heart. We have funding from some of the biggest names in investing and a visionary C-suite who are committed to the professional development of everyone who joins this remarkable adventure.
Welcome to Curve: on a mission to help you live financially free.
Role Purpose
Curve is hiring a Founder’s Assistant to work with our Founder and CEO, Shachar Bialick. This highly visible position will engage with the Founder and C-Suite on a constant basis. This position reports into the Chief of Staff, Founder's Office.
Life at Curve is about moving fast and owning what you do. We don’t hide behind fancy job titles or set up bureaucratic processes. We’re proud of our horizontal structure where everyone has a voice and makes a direct contribution to building the best product possible for our customers.
You will thrive in this dynamic and empowering environment, working alongside an exceptional team of dedicated individuals from 37 countries. You will have the autonomy to leave your mark on a growing business while building your skills by working directly with senior leaders across the business. The ideal Founder’s Assistant will be able to take on a larger, specialised role in Curve after 18-24 months.
In this role, you will be at the heart of shaping our culture, supporting the Founder as he establishes the team and systems needed to revolutionise the fintech industry. With your reliable administrative support, you will quickly become a trusted partner to the entire Leadership Team.
The recipe for success as Founder’s Assistant will include the discretion to handle sensitive information mixed with enough confidence to lead projects on behalf of the Founder.
Only applications with a cover letter will be considered for this position.
Key Accountabilities:
- Manage CEO’s constantly shifting diaries with tact and care.
- Book international travel so that the CEO arrives fresh and ready to represent Curve.
- Organise inspired corporate gifting, ensuring our friends know they are appreciated.
- Help steer candidates for high-profile positions through Curve and their interviews.
- Be an extra pair of ears in key meetings and memorialise important conversations.
- Act as a Curve ambassador, delivering exceptional experiences for guests and make sure they are looked-after at Curve HQ.
- Prepare briefings for the CEO so he is always the most informed person in the room.
- Manage special projects as required.
- Some office management responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Excellent grades in any subject from a top-tier university or equivalent evidence of dedication and recognition.
- Experience with C-level executives, public figures, or other leaders.
- Organised enough to find that 25th hour in the day.
- Be creative, think on your feet, work on the move, and always be two steps ahead.
- True diplomat with communication that is sensitive, compelling, and precise.
- Excellent juggler of tasks and an uncompromising prioritiser.
- You take extreme ownership of your work. You are meticulous and persistent.
- Follow-through. You know the job isn’t complete just because it’s booked.
- You recognise success comes from collaboration with other people and have the confidence to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Comfortable with personal requests.
- Experience working in a start-up, thriving in an unstructured, fast paced environment.
- You’re keen to learn, get involved and not scared of getting your hands dirty.
- Familiarity managing events, booking venues, and negotiating with vendors in the UK and abroad.
- International experience; living, working, or studying abroad.
- Capable of running multiple projects at once.
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Benefits:
Curve Life:
- Competitive salary with employee share options package.
- Free Curve Metal subscription for you and +1
Get Smarter:
- 10 days per year for training and conferences
Health and Wellbeing:
- Life insurance
- Global work abroad policy
- Health care cash plan
- Life coaching
- EAP services
- 24/7 GP access
- Annual subscriptions to Calm & FIIT for your mind and body
- Discounted gym membership.
- Ride to work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Nutritionist access
- Discounted shopping vouchers
- Season ticket loan
- Bonus days off for your birthday, moving house and Christmas
- Six nights of Night Nanny for new parents
