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Founders' Associate (internship)

Helio

Helio

Zürich, Switzerland
Posted on Jun 24, 2025

📒 At Helio with this hands-on and entrepreneurial role, you will:

Operational Support:

  • Streamline and manage day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring efficient workflow for the founders and management team.

  • Coordinate meetings, manage complex calendars, and prepare necessary materials (agendas, presentations).

  • Assist with onboarding new team members and managing HR-related administrative processes.

  • Support the implementation and optimization of internal tools and processes to enhance productivity.

  • Act as a central point of contact for various internal and external stakeholders.

Financial Reporting & Investor Relations:

  • Prepare and consolidate financial data for regular investor reports (monthly/quarterly updates).

  • Assist in the creation of investor presentations, pitch decks, and other fundraising materials.

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics relevant for investor communications.

  • Support due diligence processes during future fundraising rounds.

Research & Analysis:

  • Conduct comprehensive market research, competitor analysis, and industry trend reports to inform strategic decisions.

  • Gather and synthesize data to support business development, product strategy, and new market entry initiatives.

  • Prepare concise summaries and actionable insights from research findings.

Project Management & Ad-Hoc Support:

  • Lead or support special projects as assigned by the founders, often spanning multiple departments.

  • Assist with content creation, social media management, and basic marketing tasks as needed.

  • Provide support on legal and compliance-related administrative tasks.

  • Be a proactive problem-solver, anticipating needs and offering solutions before being asked.

🤝 You’ll be a great fit for the job if you:

  • 1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, such as a startup or venture capital fund, or you have founded a business before.

  • Bachelor's degree or similar in Business, Finance, Economics, Tech, or a related field.

  • Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis (advanced Google Sheets skills are a plus).

  • Experience with investor relations or financial reporting is a significant advantage.

  • Demonstrated project management skills.

  • Embrace AI usage for meaningful results, increased productivity, and speed.

🌍 Location + Language

  • Our office is located in Zurich, Switzerland.

  • A fluent level of English is required.

  • German skills are a benefit.

💰 Salary and Benefits

  • 30’000 CHF total compensation (Zurich).

  • Intership is 6-12 months and can evolve into a full-time position after Series A.

  • Flexible work environment (office, hybrid, work hours).

  • Become a part of “the whole journey” and be one of the first team members of a company that scales from Switzerland to be a major player in Europe and globally.

  • 27 days vacation.

➡️ Application and Process

  1. Fill out our form

  2. We will review your profile and get back to you within 1 week.

  3. Meet (remote / in person) with the founder (30-60').

    • Learn about the company vision, work environment, challenges, and role.

    • Review of the cultural fit.

  4. Workshop/hands-on experience (half-day).

    • Validate requirements.

  5. Meet the team (lunch).

    • Get to know your potential new colleagues.

    • Additional review of the cultural fit.

    • Check your table football skills.

  6. Offer and get started.

    • Starting date flexible.