About Lightyear
We’re on a mission to make investing better for everyone in Europe. More specifically, we’re making it light years better (sorry… we had to!). We’re combining multi-currency accounts with unlimited access to global markets so that everyone in Europe can invest without sneaky hidden fees or unnecessary barriers.
Over the last 3 years, we’ve grown from being just an idea to a regulated business in both the UK & the EU, launching in 22 countries and raising $35M along the way. And we’ve hired a team of 60+ people from some of the best fintechs and startups in Europe.
We’ve got a stellar group of investors behind us including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sir Richard Branson, Mosaic Ventures, Taavet Hinrikus, Jaan Tallinn, Sten Tamkivi, Eileen Burbidge as well as a host of angel investors. In 2022, we raised a $25M Series A round and have been covered in CNBC, TechCrunch, Business Insider and City AM.
What you will do
This isn’t a run-of-the-mill comms role. You’ll be able to shape the areas you want to spend time in and own them fully. If you’re someone who can lead on a few of the following areas and are happy to get your teeth stuck into the other areas that might be new to you, then you’re in the right place.
* Creating story ideas & own execution from drafting to selling in.
* Maintaining Lightyear’s relationships with key media outlets and journalists.
* Writing friendly and clever copy for the app, website and social media.
* Creating and/or managing the creation of interesting content that will work across our various channels (blog, newsletters, YouTube, social media).
* Help to build our community of Lightyear advocates through different types of events, both online and offline.
* Working with partners, industry bodies and influencers.
Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in a Communications or PR role
* London based
* Exceptional written and spoken English is a must. You’ll be chatting with customers, journalists, partners and investors on a daily basis.
* Native or near-native in Hungarian - half of this role will be helping to relaunch, and market Lightyear in Hungary, so you need to be able to write and speak fluently.
* Strong storytelling skills. You’re able to take a new product, a piece of data, an opinion or a problem and create a compelling narrative around it.
* An interest in all – but deep experience in at least one – of the following areas: public relations, content, social media and community.
* An understanding of the investment world is great, but it’s not required. A willingness to learn about it is a must, though!
Benefits
A competitive startup package including tax-advantaged EMI stock options that vest monthly after a one-year cliff
Offices in central London (Old Street)
Flexible working hours
A flexible approach to working remotely
Private health insurance
Enhanced parental leave
️ All the usual office facilities, including free tea, coffee & snacks
Dog-friendly office (20% distracting, but 100% cute: see here)
Quarterly international team events
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