Founder's Associate

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Support strategic initiatives and operational priorities for the CEO in a fintech startup environment, while gaining exposure across various business functions.

On-site role based in Warsaw

Role Overview 🚀

We’re looking for a proactive and driven Founder Associate to support the CEO in executing strategic initiatives and operational priorities critical to the growth and success of the company. In this role, you will act as a trusted right-hand person to the CEO, helping to manage projects, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and deliver key insights that drive decision-making. You will gain exposure across business functions and play a vital role in shaping the company’s trajectory.

This role reports directly to the CEO and will work closely with leadership and core teams to ensure smooth execution of high-impact projects.

About Uncapped 👫

Founded in 2019, Uncapped is a leading fintech provider of working & growth capital to e-commerce companies in North America and Europe.

We leverage multiple data sources and use cutting-edge models to make credit decisions faster and safer. We are working with some of the largest global e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Walmart, and strive to be the best alternative lender globally.

What you will do ✍️

Your impact will centre around three main pillars: Strategy & Execution, Communication & Coordination, and Research & Insights.

  • Support CEO-led strategic initiatives by conducting research, analyzing market and internal data, and developing actionable recommendations that accelerate business growth.
  • Manage project timelines, cross-team communications, and follow-ups to ensure timely and effective completion of priority projects.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials that clearly communicate complex ideas and progress updates to stakeholders.
  • Oversee and coordinate the CEO’s calendar, efficiently scheduling meetings, appointments, and events to optimise their time.
  • Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal teams, helping to translate strategic goals into operational plans and tracking key milestones.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies across the organisation.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, competitor actions, and emerging technologies to support strategic planning.
  • Participate in key meetings and help synthesize discussion points into actionable next steps.

Requirements

Who you are 👀

  • You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the tech or fintech industry in a similar role
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or related fields
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a growth mindset.
  • Clear communicator who can work with both technical and non-technical teams.
  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Entrepreneurially minded and eager to learn and take ownership.

Benefits

What we offer 🎁

At Uncapped, our people make us successful. We are a start-up with big goals, and we work hard, so we want to give everyone the benefits they really want. We are continually adding to this list as new people join -- here are some of the things you can expect:

  • Unlimited holiday: we believe that well-rested and happy people make the best employees
  • Competitive compensation plan
  • MacBook
  • Personal growth fund: Raise your game from great to spectacular
  • Monthly recognition and awards: Celebrate wins big and small
  • The opportunity to make a big impact every day on the lives of European and US entrepreneurs.
  • Workspaces in Warsaw, London and Atlanta

We can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in Poland without requiring visa sponsorship.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Learning Budget: Personal growth fund: Raise your game from great to spectacular
  • Monthly recognition and awards: Monthly recognition and awards: Celebrate wins big and small
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited holiday: we believe that well-rested and happy people make the best employees

Here at Uncapped, we believe founders shouldn’t have to give away ownership of their company to fund growth. That’s why we provide no-security and no-equity investments from £10k - £5 million to founders and companies who are changing the world.We charge a flat fee of 6-12% on the capital provided and get repaid through a revenue share. There are no pitches, cap tables or coffees required. So founders can apply online, receive an offer and focus on growing their business!We’re a fully remote company and backed by Europe’s top investors including Lakestar, Seedcamp, Global Founders Capital, Whitestar, and Mouro Capital (Santander Bank) - early investors in other fintechs such as Transferwise, Revolut, and Funding Circle.**Disclaimer for recruitment agencies**Thank you for your interest in our hiring – we do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies. We will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to these unsolicited CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted to hiring managers or others in the company, are deemed to be the property of Uncapped. We explicitly reserve the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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