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Founder's Associate

Animaj

Animaj

Posted on Mar 21, 2026

Founder's Associate

Internship(6 months)
Paris
A few days at home
Salary: €2K+ a month
Starting date: May 31, 2026
Experience: < 6 months

Animaj

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Questions and answers about the job
Yes, you are required to attach your resume to apply for this job.
Remote work is allowed for this position.
Type of contract for this position: Internship
A cover letter is optional to apply for this position.
The contract for this position starts on May 31, 2026
No work experience is required to apply for this job.

The position

Job description

As CEO Right Hand, you will be pivotal in structuring our team and propelling our ambitious vision forward.

You’ll assist the CEO in his tasks, understanding problematics, finding innovative solutions, and developing action plans in harmony with our strategy and values.

Your missions will be as varied as those of a CEO – you’ll be doing at the same time :

  • Investor Relations: Create deck, update business plans and build datarooms for upcoming financing rounds. Prepare materials and participate in board meetings with our historical investors ;

  • M&A Analysis: Engage in the whole acquisition process, from sourcing, to valuation, due diligence and closing ;

  • Data Analysis: Implement and monitor dashboards to track KPIs, analyzing our performance to inform strategic decisons ;

  • Talent Acquisition: Support the recruitment process for very diverse positions – from headhunting to finalizing contracts ;

  • Executive Operations: Prepare internal meetings, organize corporate events, and manage other critical operational tasks.


Preferred experience

  • First Internship in VC, M&A or a related is highly valued.

  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a knack for innovation and strategic thinking.

  • Proficient in financial analysis, with exceptional skills in Excel and other analytical tools.

  • Data-driven, formulating the right questions, analyzing and objectively evaluating solutions to a problem.

  • Ability to lead a project from start to finish and to move from one topic to another with equal impact (versatility).

  • Previous track-record working in a fast-paced environment.

  • High-level level of autonomy and are willing to learn every day.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

  • English proficiency and experience working in a multinational environment.


Recruitment process

  • First Interview with our current Founder Associate (30’)

  • Case Study

  • Final Interview with our CEO (45’)

    Starting date between May to July for 6 months

Benefits

  • Remote Policy - Dedicated to your work-life balance, we offer 2 days remote and 3 days per week at the office. Why ? Because we think that magic occurs when people work together, but we also believe that there are times when you need to be able to work without uninterruption.

  • Work environment - A stimulating workplace that fosters creativity, autonomy and leadership.

  • Competitive compensation

  • Other perks: Swile card, Pass Navigo 50% reimbursement.

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