Founder's Associate

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 figures350+ employees across 14 offices in 11 European countries30+ nationalities represented, average age: 3210,000 corporate clients trust us80M in revenue in 2025, with a target of around 100M in 2026Profitable for nearly two yearsRanked for 7 consecutive years in the Financial Times FT1000, among the fastest-growing European companiesAn NPS of 87.5, reflecting enthusiastic client feedback on the simplicity, speed and quality of our serviceA strong culture built around 4 core valuesTeam 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 opportunityWe 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 roleWorking 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 BuildingSupport the Founder & CEO in refining the venture’s vision, positioning and strategic prioritiesConduct market research, competitor analysis and customer discoveryHelp assess market opportunities, customer needs and potential business modelsTranslate strategic ideas into clear action plans, priorities and milestonesPrepare business cases, financial analyses, presentations and decision-making materialsProject ExecutionCoordinate the key workstreams required to move the venture from concept to executionFollow up on priorities, decisions and deliverables across internal and external stakeholdersBuild simple but effective operating processes, reporting routines and project management toolsIdentify obstacles early and help find practical solutionsEnsure that agreed actions move forward at the right paceBusiness Development & Early OperationsSupport the identification and qualification of potential use cases, partners and early opportunitiesPrepare meetings and materials for conversations with prospective clients and partnersHelp structure initial offers, pilots or proof-of-concept projectsContribute to the design of the venture’s operating model, processes and toolsSupport the Founder & CEO in testing, learning and iterating quicklyAI & TechnologyDevelop a strong understanding of the role of AI in finance and business operationsMonitor relevant AI tools, trends and use casesIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, automate tasks and support better decision-makingContribute to the practical testing and implementation of AI-enabled workflowsWhat you will learn and buildDuring your first year, you will have the opportunity to:Work directly with the Founder & CEO on the creation of a new businessGain exposure to strategy, business development, finance, technology and operationsLearn how to assess a market opportunity and turn it into an ex