Founder Associate

Hey! We’re Plum, your smart saving and investing app on a mission to help grow money for life. Whether you’re stashing the cash for tea and toast in your first home or catching some rays during retirement, Plum’s got your back. Since 2016, over 2 million people in 10 European markets have set aside more than £2 billion with our clever automation and AI – that’s the magic of Plum! As recognition for our work, we’ve received awards from the likes of Deloitte, Finder, and more. That’s all down to our passionate team of 250+ Plumsters, who work around Europe to help us achieve our mission. And now we’re looking for more brilliant people to join us on our journey. The role: 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. 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. Requirements What you will do: 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 What we look for: 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 Benefits Plum's Perks We're all in this together! Own part of the company through stock options 💷 Private health insurance Annual training budget Plum Premium Referral scheme: earn…