**Berlin

• Cybersecurity & AI Startup
• Recently Funded**

A newly funded cybersecurity startup in Berlin is looking for a Founder's Associate(Operations & Growth)/Executive Assistant to CEO to join as a team member and help to build startup foundations of a next-generation AI-powered security risk management platform.

We are an early-stage startup founded by experienced cybersecurity leaders with backgrounds in Israeli Intelligence units. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and hands-on Founder's Associate(Operations & Growth)/Executive Assistant to CEO for a hybrid role based in central of Berlin, Potzdamer Platz. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and AI tech, thrive in fast-paced startup environments, and enjoy building processes from the ground up, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

We are seeking a Founder's Associate(Operations & Growth)/Executive Assistant to CEO to support our CEO with finance, general operations, travel, PR, and sales activities. The ideal candidate is energetic, smart, and able to thrive under pressure while managing multiple tasks effectively.

The position is hybrid and can be done full time or part time.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary operational founder associate to the Founder & CEO and grow the company together
• Own and help running day-to-day company operations across HR, finance, admin, and internal processes
• Own financial reporting, planning, and key metrics, ensuring transparency, clarity, and reliability
• Take ownership of company wide projects such as developing an AI pricing model or leading expansion into the next three countries
• Assist the founders with strategic topics, including investor relations, board preparation, and key hiring decisions.
• Take care of administrative work like manage CEO calendar, priorities, meetings, business travel and follow-ups to maximize focus and execution
• Support HR, including hiring logistics, onboarding, offboarding, and people administration
• Support Finance, includinginvoicing, expense tracking, payments, and coordination with external accountants
• Support PR, communications, social accounts and external coordination (partners, vendors, events, announcements)
• Support Sales, Prepare internal documents, reports, presentations, and ad-hoc materials for management and stakeholders
• Ensure operational hygiene, deadlines, and compliance across the company

Job requirements

Must have skills

• 2+ years of experience in startup doing one of the following: HR, finance, operations, PR, Sales, business support, or executive assistance roles
• Strong organizational skills and can do Attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German
• High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and attention to detail
• Strong execution mindset and ability to operate under ambiguity
• Comfortable working directly with founders and senior stakeholders
• Ability to build things from scratch at early stage startup
• High ownership mentality, startup mindset, and ability to move quickly.
• Experience in startup or scale-up environments
• Low ego, high commitment, and a true tech startup mentality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with social media management.
• Familiarity with German employment basics or EU labor processes
• Comfortable working under direct supervision and ready to engage in business discussions when needed.

Nice-to-have requirements

• Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in early-stage startups founder-led companies
• Exposure to PR, communications, or employer branding activities
• Design skills and knowledge in design tools
• Proficiency in at least one additional language, ideally Russian or Hebrew
• Background in analytics
• Background in sales
• Public speaking experience and confidence presenting to audiences
• You are a fan of rock or metal music

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation — salary aligned with market, flexible early-stage arrangements possible
• Fresh Funding Secured — immediate runway to build, hire, and execute fast
• High Autonomy — freedom to design and build without corporate overhead
• Work with a Technical CEO — fast iteration, strong alignment, clear direction
• Cutting-Edge Domain — identity security, SaaS-to-SaaS access, AI agent governance
• Massive Learning Curve — quickly gain depth in various operational topics
• Fast Career Path — opportunity evolve into leadership as we scale the team including Chief of Staff position
• Berlin Location — top-tier tech environment with strong cybersecurity and AI ecosystems
• Direct Impact — your impact become the foundation of the entire company
• Best Equipment and Tools - High quality equipment and modern tools to help you do your best work from day one
• Team Offsites - Regular team offsites designed to build strong connections, alignment, and shared momentum