Berlin or Frankfurt, Germany (remote-friendly in Germany)
Leverest is a fast-growing European fintech transforming how private equity firms, lenders and investment banks connect and execute debt financing. Our digital marketplace and workflow tools make the traditionally complex world of leveraged finance more efficient, transparent and data-driven.
We are scaling rapidly and are looking for a highly driven professional to work directly with the founders and executive team, supporting strategic, operational and client-facing initiatives.
We are building something big — join us!
What to expect:
- Best of two worlds: High-profile investment banking/private equity deals in combination with an innovation-driven technology environment
- Hands-on working experience where you create real impact in a dynamic environment: Take on full responsibility for your own workstreams
- Work alongside an experienced, entrepreneurial team with backgrounds in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity and software development
- The sky is the limit: Exciting career opportunities as our company is growing rapidly
- A flexible, entrepreneurial work environment incl. remote possibilities as well as an attractive financial package (including virtual shares)
- Fun and a great team atmosphere
Your role:
As a Founder’s Associate, you will be at the center of Leverest’s growth, gaining exposure to C-level decision-making, key clients and cross-functional teams. This role is ideal for someone looking to combine strategy, business development and operational execution in a fast-growing fintech environment.
- Executive Support to Founders & C-Level
- Work side-by-side with the founders and C-Level on day-to-day priorities and strategic initiatives
- Help coordinate demo meetings and deal-related client interactions
- Plan and execute roadshows, including proactive outreach to potential clients in Europe and in the US and coordinate meeting scheduling
- Strategic & Operational Initiatives
- Assist with client, partner and investor outreach initiatives and follow-ups
- Support strategic initiatives such as market expansion, strategic partnerships and process optimization
- Key Account & Business Development Support
- Support long-term relationships with private equity firms, lenders and debt advisors
- Support key account management, ensuring clients derive maximum value from Leverest’s platform
- Work closely with Clients to ensure Leverest’s platform meets their transaction and portfolio management needs
- Help onboard new clients and investment teams to the Leverest platform
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Business, and Tech teams to align on company priorities
- Collect and synthesize feedback from clients to guide product and strategic decisions
- Align closely with sales teams and local representatives across our core jurisdictions
Your profile:
- Excellent academic background, ideally in Business Administration, Finance or related topics
- 0–2 years of experience in investment banking, leveraged finance, private equity, corporate finance, transaction services or strong internships in these areas
- Strong interest in interacting with clients and being involved in sales and key account management
- Solid understanding of debt financing / leveraged buyouts or strong motivation to learn
- Interest in building a network within private equity and private debt
- Strong analytical and communication skills; solid Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong proficiency in both English and German
- Excited about fintech, digitalization and transforming the debt financing market
- We hire irrespective of location (remote flexibility); however, proximity to Frankfurt or Berlin is a plus
- Teamplayer with an innovative and proactive mindset that shares the Leverest vision & value pillars:
- Together, we build trust with transparency (Honesty, candor, integrity | Mutual respect | Team ethics)
- Together, we turn customer needs into digital solutions (Customer = Team member | Results focus | Digital solutions)
- Together, we transform innovative ambitions into reality (Growth mindset | Ownership & responsibility | Sustainability mindset)
Be part of the team!
We are excited to receiving your resume: careers@leverest.net