Founder Associate (German Speaking)

Remote (+/- 2hrs from Germany GMT+1). C2 German Language is essential

We are looking for a highly adaptable, hands-on executor to join an incredible team at Secfix! As the Founder Associate, you will not only be responsible for recruiting top talent but also for supporting the CEO across various strategic projects, from fundraising to operations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is comfortable switching between tasks, and is ready to take on new challenges at a moment’s notice. In return, you’ll get generous equity and benefits, a 100% remote work setup, and the chance to grow your career alongside an extremely smart, fun, and dedicated team.

About Secfix

At Secfix, we’re at the forefront of automating security compliance for startups and SMBs in Europe. We help companies get and stay ISO 27001, GDPR, TISAX, and SOC 2 fast and easy and reduce hundreds of hours of manual work.

Secfix is run by a 100% remote team with hubs in Munich, Berlin and London. We’re a high-performing team looking for passionate, execution-focused, owners to help us automate security and compliance for modern companies and become the European compliance automation leader. We’re backed by top VCs, including Octopus Ventures, Neosfer (Commerzbank), founders of Signavio and many more business angels.

Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a smart, highly structured, and self-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can take ownership of a wide range of tasks. This person will have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities across recruiting, operations, and fundraising. If you’re someone who enjoys working cross-functionally and has the potential to grow into a leadership role, this is the opportunity for you.

You should apply if:

• You are highly structured and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• You are a fast learner who is excited to pick up new tools (e.g., Zapier, ATS systems) and processes.

• You have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• You have excellent communication skills and can interact effectively with candidates, investors, and internal teams.

• You thrive in a high-impact, fast-paced environment and can navigate ambiguity.

• You are comfortable working directly with the CEO and cross-functionally with different teams.

• You are passionate about learning and growing with the company.

• You have some experience in recruiting, operations, or fundraising (or a strong interest in learning these areas).

• You are looking for an opportunity to grow into a leadership role at Secfix.

• You are fluent in both English and German (C2 level).

What you’ll do day-to-day:
Your main responsibility will be to free the CEO’s time. Right now, it is recruiting, but you should be ready to switch hats and take on various tasks as the needs of the company evolve. We will assign you specific projects, and you'll need to adapt quickly to new challenges. You will:

• Source high-quality candidates for key roles, screen candidates, and manage recruitment pipelines.

• Set up hiring pipelines at universities, coordinate outreach for junior roles, and organize recruitment events.

• Review CVs, conduct screening calls, and coordinate later-stage interviews.

• Organize monthly team socials and maintain HR documentation.

• Automate people and HR processes with Zapier.

• Ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes for new hires.

• Prepare investor reporting, create pitch decks, and support outreach to VC firms.

• Build and manage a VC database and pipeline.

• Organize board meetings and prepare due diligence materials.

• Support the CEO in administrative tasks such as reviewing contracts, legal documents, and insurance documentation.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken).

• Based in Germany.

• 0.5-1.5 years in roles like VC-backed startups, top consulting firms, investment banking, or other competitive operations positions. Internships also count.

Nice-to-have:
We would love to see a track record of success and achievement in the things you’ve done to date - academic, sporting, extracurricular, or otherwise.

What we offer

• Remote Work: 100% remote work with a virtual office in Gather.

• Competitive Salary: Industry-competitive local salaries.We pay local rates that are at or above the market. We share this philosophy with GitLab.

• Equity: Generous equity package – we’re all owners of Secfix and beneficiaries of our collective success.

• Mentorship: We are backed by top VCs and accelerators and have direct access to world-class mentors.

• Development Budget: €1,000 annual personal development budget.

• Home office Budget: Home office budget and access to co-working spaces.

• Holidays: 26 days holiday + local public holidays.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage.

• Annual Retreat: Annual retreat to build connections and inspire ideas (this year we’re headed to Milan!).

• Company Events: Company-wide events to build relationships and have some fun!

• Tech Equipment: Latest tech equipment (MacBook, monitors, headphones).

Interview Process:

• 20-30 min - Intro call with Talent team

• Take-home Assessment

• 1hr Assessment review and interview with our CEO and CTO.

• 1hr - Final "Virtual On-Site Interview" with team & Co-Founders in Gather, our virtual office

Please note: We are an equal-opportunity employer and remote-only company. At this time, we can support hiring only within EU time zones. We work in sync using Gather as our virtual office. As a small fast-growing company, we believe in the need for an in-sync component of daily communication and therefore cannot support 100% asynchronous work. You can learn more about Life at Secfix here.