What You'll Do
We are looking for a high-calibre Founders' Associate to work directly with the leadership team and help build the financial and operational backbone of InteractiveAI as we scale globally.This is a hands-on, high-ownership role designed for someone with a background in strategy consulting, investment banking, or a top-tier operational start-up role who wants to move closer to decision-making, take real ownership, and shape how a fast-growing AI company operates.You will sit at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations - combining analytical rigour with practical execution - and will have direct exposure to company planning, performance tracking, and cross-country operations.You will:Financial Planning & Business InsightBuild and maintain financial models, forecasts, and business projections used for leadership decision-makingTrack performance against plan, identify risks and opportunities, and translate numbers into clear insightsSupport cash-flow planning and financial discipline across the businessOperations & Company InfrastructureOwn and improve core operational processes across finance, HR, payroll, compliance, and vendor managementAct as the central point of coordination with external providers (accounting, payroll, legal, CSPs) across Ireland, Spain, and PortugalDesign and implement scalable internal processes and tooling as the company growsPeople & Organisational OperationsOwn key people operations workflows including hiring processes, onboarding, and employee lifecycle managementPartner with leadership to ensure smooth, compliant, and scalable people operationsLeadership & Strategic ProjectsPrepare concise, high-quality materials for leadership discussions and planning sessionsDrive strategic and operational projects such as evaluating new tools, improving internal workflows, or supporting expansion initiativesAct as a trusted execution partner to the leadership team, ensuring ideas translate into resultsWhat We're Looking ForExperience: 2-5 years in strategy consulting, finance, operations, or a similar fast-paced, operational role (previous early stage startup experience is a plus)Financial Acumen: Comfortable with numbers, structured thinking, and supporting core financial processesOrganisational Strength: Ability to manage multiple work streams, deadlines, and stakeholders with clarity and reliabilityVersatility: You enjoy varied responsibilities and adapt quickly to shifting priorities in an evolving environmentProactive & Resourceful: You take initiative, ask smart questions, and seek solutions independentlyReliable Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English; confident engaging with internal and external partnersTech-Savvy: Strong proficiency with productivity and operations tools (Google Suite, spreadsheets, project management tools). Experience with other core operations software (e.g., Personio) is a plusInternational Mindset: Bonus if you've supported or worked with multi-country operationsWhat You'll GetCompetitive base salaryAccess to equityPrivate health insurancePrivate pension schemeFlexible work setup + occasional travel to Madrid or Lisbon20 days of paid time off + national holidaysWho You AreHungry & Driven: Motivated to grow quickly and take on increasing responsibilityDetail-Oriented: You take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality workHands-On: You're comfortable diving into operational challenges and making things workAnalytical: You break down problems logically and bring structured thinking to ambiguous situationsAmbitious: You're excited by a path that could evolve into Strategy, or Operations leadershipInterview Process
We keep our process focused and respectful of your time. Most candidates complete it in 2-3 weeks. Here's what to expect:Intro Call – 30 minutes with our HR teamCase Study & 1st Role Interview – You will receive a task based on a real operational challenge, which we will cover on your next interview along with a deep dive on your experience with corporate scenariosCultural & Values Interviews – 2x fit discussions with senior leadershipOffer – Final conversation and offerWe're forming a team of builders - people who care about impact, quality, and growth. If that's you, let's talk.Ready to build the future of enterprise AI? Send your resume and a brief note to About us
InteractiveAI is a fast-growing startup on a mission to empower enterprises with fully managed AI agent lifecycles. We are building the next generation of enterprise-AI solutions, delivering an end-to-end Agentic IDE alongside an extensible ecosystem of agentic resources and solutions. Our platform allows companies to orchestrate, monitor, evaluate, deploy and improve AI agents—and soon fine-tune and own their own models. We value autonomy, speed, and innovation, and we're building a world-class team to match. Our squads are lean, focused, and execution-driven.If you thrive in high-performance environments and want to be part of a company that rewards transformational outcomes, this is for you.