Offer summary

Qualifications:

2–3 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, or a high-growth startup., Strong financial modeling and analytical skills., Proficient with CRM and sales outreach platforms like Apollo, HubSpot, and Salesforce., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills..

Key responsibilities:

Own and build detailed financial models and projections.

Monitor and report on budget performance, including actual vs. forecast.

Develop and implement lead generation strategies and manage marketing automation campaigns.

Coordinate and execute strategic cross-functional initiatives and support operational planning.

Job description

Job Title: Founder's Associate / Operations Associate
Location: São Paulo (Brazil) |
Compensation: USD 2,000–$3,000/month
Remote

Company Overview

Our client—an exited founder building a pre-operational AI-enabled logistics startup—is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Founder's Associate / Operations Associate to join as one of the first hires.

In this high-impact role, you will work directly with the founder to own critical financial projections, support business operations, and lead strategic initiatives across finance, marketing, sales, and internal systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience in all facets of building a tech-driven company from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to break into the venture capital or startup ecosystem, and who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations (Priority Focus)

Own and build detailed financial models and projections
Monitor and report on budget performance, including actual vs. forecast
Prepare investor-ready financial updates and internal dashboards

Sales & Marketing Operations

Develop and implement lead generation strategies
Manage and optimize marketing automation campaigns
Use CRM and outreach tools such as Apollo, HubSpot, and Salesforce
Support messaging, positioning, and sales pipeline development

Project Management & Strategic Support

Coordinate and execute strategic cross-functional initiatives
Support operational planning, tooling, and process improvements
Identify and implement AI tools to streamline internal workflows

Ideal Candidate Profile

2–3 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, or a high-growth startup
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; comfortable owning projections
Proficient with CRM and sales outreach platforms (e.g., Apollo, HubSpot, Salesforce)
Technically curious and eager to explore AI-enabled business tools
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams
Fast learner with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable operating in an environment with ambiguity and rapid change

Why Join?

Work side-by-side with an experienced, exited founder
Own critical financial and operational workstreams from day one
Gain diverse exposure across all business functions in a pre-operational startup
Be at the forefront of AI, logistics, and early-stage innovation
Accelerate your career trajectory in startups or venture capital

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