Founder's Associate (m/w/d)
On-site · Full-time · Berlin
Job Description
We're looking for a Full-Time Founder's Associate to take ownership across client projects, product development and growth. You'll work closely with the founding team and our clients in M&A, Private Equity & Search Funds to deliver project mandates, turn deal workflows into working prototypes and build the processes that help dealspec scale. From shaping an idea to implementing it, you'll take responsibility for turning priorities into tangible results.
What you will do
Your Main Responsibilities
- Source and own client projects from scoping through delivery
- Translate client needs into software prototypes and product improvements
- Drive growth initiatives and internal projects that help dealspec scale
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Computer Science or related fields
- Relevant work experience (2+ years) in M&A, Private Equity, Search Funds, Start-Ups or Consulting
- AI-native, especially with tools like Claude, Cursor, n8n, Figma, Clay and some automation and development basics
- Comfortable managing client relationships and owning projects independently from initial brief to delivery
- Strong understanding of M&A workflows, with the ability to translate business needs into tech solutions
- An entrepreneurial & problem-solving, high-agency mentality
- Strong organizational, analytical & prioritization skills
- Excellent communication skills in English & German
Your Tasks
- Developing and implementing tailored solutions for real-world use cases in M&A, Private Equity and Search Funds
- Conduct user interviews and translate client workflows into product requirements and prototypes
- Build and iterate software prototypes and improve UI & UX based on user feedback and usage patterns
- Building automations that improve the efficiency and scalability of our clients' and our internal workflows
- Setting up internal structures, from CRM to reporting and workflows, that enable scalability and efficiency
- Running GTM projects from initial ideas and research to outbound campaigns and first calls
- Work directly with the founders on strategy, product priorities and new business opportunities
- Supporting the team with whatever comes up to accelerate our growth
Your Benefits
- Attractive compensation package with equity (job specific)
- Flexible working hours, 25 vacation days & workation opportunities
- Direct mentorship with the founders and their network
- Meaningful work that reaches our software & service clients
- Exposure to M&A Advisors, Private Equity, Search Funds as well as the Berlin Startup Ecosystem
- Regular team events, social activities and company off-sites
- Amazing office at "The Delta Campus" in Berlin with a food court, gym, rooftop, unlimited snacks & drinks

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