Founders Associate – Operations

Vestlane

. Work directly with the COO, who is responsible for Operations and Go-to-Market .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeErfurt • GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in process documentation, project management, and financial oversight, with proficiency in Excel and Salesforce. Fluent in German and English, with a pragmatic approach to operational responsibilities and compliance.

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Process DocumentationProject ManagementFinancial OversightSalesforce ManagementFluent German

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Hard Skills

ExcelGoogle SheetsStructured DocumentationProject ManagementAccountingAutomation ToolsAI ToolsFinancial RegulationComplianceMarket Research

Soft Skills

Independent Working StylePrecise Working StylePragmatic Approach

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceZapierMakeN8nAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO 27001SOC 2

Industry Keywords

StartupConsultingFinanceInvestor ReportingCost ManagementLiquidity ManagementHR ProcessesVendor ManagementCustomer AgreementsPartner Agreements

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with the COO, who is responsible for Operations and Go-to-Market
Document, standardize, and automate internal processes
Manage the company wiki, AI agents, and the tool and vendor landscape
Prepare analyses and decision briefs for the COO and CEO, including unit economics, market and competitor research, and investor reporting
Handle preparatory accounting tasks, review and issue invoices, prepare payment runs, and work with external tax advisors
Keep cost and liquidity overviews up to date
Maintain documentation and policies for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 and prepare for audits
Manage the subprocessor list and deadlines
Write job postings, screen applications, coordinate interviews, and onboard new colleagues
Manage HR processes and tools
Prepare proposals and keep the Salesforce pipeline up to date
Manage customer, partner, and data processing agreements, including versions, deadlines, and signatures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed degree (e.g., business administration, business information systems, business law, or a comparable field) or completed commercial training
Recent graduate or one to two years of experience in a startup, consulting, or finance; internships and working student positions count
Highly proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
Strong skills in structured documentation and project management
Experience with Salesforce, accounting, or automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Make, n8n) is a plus
Experience using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to build processes
Fluent German and good English
Independent, precise, and pragmatic working style
Interest in funds, financial regulation, or compliance is welcome; prior knowledge is not required
Willingness to take on broad operational responsibility and develop into a leadership role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
30 days of annual leave
Paid training and certifications
2–3 days per week on-site in the Erfurt/Weimar area; otherwise, work from home
Office options at additional locations
Flexible working hours
Modern tools and AI used in day-to-day work
Competitive compensation package