ABOUT US

Pliant is a European fintech specializing in B2B payment solutions. Our modular, API-first platform helps businesses streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into their financial workflows. Designed for industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, Pliant enables greater efficiency, control, and profitability.

We serve two primary customer segments:

• Companies looking to optimize operational processes through intuitive apps and APIs, gaining control, automation, and financial flexibility through extended credit lines.
  
  
• Businesses such as financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks that want to launch or enhance their credit card offerings using Pliant’s embedded finance and white-label solutions.
  
  

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 3,500 businesses and more than 20 partners globally. As a licensed e-money institution (EMI), we issue Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, helping companies streamline and simplify payments.

Learn more at
www.getpliant.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Executive Assistant to our Co-Founder & CPO, you will play a key role in enabling Pliant’s next phase of growth by helping one of our founders operate at maximum focus and leverage.

You’ll support across a wide range of topics – from structuring calendars and filtering communication to keeping strategic initiatives on track and supporting company-wide planning processes. Your role will sit at the intersection of executive productivity, operational excellence, and organizational clarity.

This is a high-trust, high-impact role that requires structure, proactivity, and strong communication skills. You'll work closely with the CPO and regularly interface with leaders across Product, Tech, Brand, Data, People, Finance, and Legal.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Act as a force multiplier for the CPO, helping prioritize time and focus across a dynamic and fast-moving schedule
• Own and manage calendars, meeting preparation, and follow-ups across internal and external stakeholders
  
• Filter and structure incoming communication (email, Slack, etc.) into tasks, insights, and priorities
• Coordinate and support recurring company-wide processes such as OKRs, leadership planning, org development, and operating system updates
• Help structure and track special cross-functional projects
• Build and maintain internal documentation and systems (e.g. Notion, Google Workspace, project boards)
• Collaborate with other assistants, team leads, and department heads to keep initiatives moving
• Take initiative to spot gaps, reduce friction, and raise the overall effectiveness of the leadership team
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive topics

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Founder’s Associate, or in a high-trust operations role
• A passion for productivity, structure, and clarity
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills — you stay calm when others get overwhelmed
• Clear, confident communication (both written and verbal) in English; German is a plus
• High level of discretion and trustworthiness; you’re comfortable handling sensitive topics
• Familiarity with tools like Google Workspace, Slack, Notion, and modern project management tools
• Bonus: experience working in a startup or scaleup environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• A high-trust role working directly with one of Pliant’s founders
• A unique vantage point into company-building, decision-making, and product-led growth
• The opportunity to shape systems and processes that impact the entire organization
• A fast-moving, collaborative, and international work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work setup with a mix of office and home office (Berlin-based)
• Attractive benefits including a monthly mobility allowance, Wellhub membership, and a company card with a lunch/coffee budget