We are an innovative aerospace startup seeking a highly charismatic and financially skilled Founders Associate to lead our business development team and drive investor relations.
If you are passionate about investment, business strategy, and being the face of a company, this is the role for you. We are looking for someone who thrives on stage, loves networking, and naturally captivates people—whether at investor meetings, industry fairs, or in one-on-one conversations. You should be someone who doesn’t just convince but attracts—who makes people excited to be part of what we’re building. In this role, you will work closely with the CEO, leading our business development team and shaping the company’s investment and growth strategy.
Tasks
* Act as the key business counterpart to the CEO in investor meetings and strategy discussions.
* Lead and mentor our team of business development engineers and working students.
* Have a strong understanding of investor psychology and how to craft compelling narratives.
* Develop and refine fundraising strategies, financial models, and investor messaging.
* Lead the preparation of investment materials—ensuring top-tier storytelling and structure (executed by the business development team).
* Own and oversee investor communication, including updatessuch asNotion, LinkedIn, and pitch materials.
* Ensure all business materials (pitch decks, reports, outreach) meet the highest standards of clarity, impact, and strategic storytelling.
* Drive market and competitor analysis to refine business positioning.
* Shape the company’s financial and business roadmap in collaboration with leadership.
Requirements
* Currently pursuing aMaster’s degree or MBA student in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Investment Management, or a related field.
* Extensive experience in investment, venture capital, private equity, or startup finance
* Capable of leading and mentoring a team.
* Exceptional storytelling abilities—knowing how to craft a compelling business narrative.
* Strong financial acumen and ability to translate numbers into strategy.
* High confidence in engaging investors and high-stakes stakeholders.
* Familiarity with Notion, Canva, LinkedIn, and financial modeling tools.
* Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
Benefits
We offer flexible working hours, work in home office and a dynamic and innovative work environment in the heart of the TUM startup world in Ottobrunn, where you can grow your career in the exciting environment of aerospace giants. If youre passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to work with a dynamic team of engineers and researchers, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team!