Founder Associate

Requirements

• This role is perfect for someone who thrives in unstructured environments, combines analytical rigour with entrepreneurial instinct, and wants to be at the heart of building a category-leading fintech company
• Proven track record in investment banking or corporate finance, ideally within financial services
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical and financial modelling skills, you’re exceptional with numbers and commercial thinking
• Fluency in a continental European language (in addition to English) and understanding of European markets
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving situations
• Comfortable taking calculated risks and making decisions with imperfect information
• Natural curiosity and drive to understand how things work and how they could work better
• Passion for Plum’s mission to help people automatically manage their money and build wealth for the future

What the job involves

• We’re looking for a Founder Associate to join our leadership team and work directly with Plum’s founder on high-impact strategic initiatives
• You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Plum, focusing on expanding our total addressable market, exploring new geographies, and identifying acquisition opportunities that accelerate our mission
• Work hand-in-hand with the founder on special projects that drive step-change growth and market expansion
• Lead analysis and due diligence on potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships across European markets
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to expand Plum’s TAM, including new product verticals and geographic markets
• Synthesise complex, unstructured information into clear strategic recommendations and actionable plans
• Build financial models and business cases to assess commercial viability and future opportunities
• Take ownership of cross‑functional initiatives from conception through execution in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
• Act as a trusted thought partner to the founder, bringing curiosity, commercial acumen, and fresh perspectives to strategic decisions

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