Job Description
About Us
Capsa AI is an operating system that aggregates, structures, and generates insights from company and market data for Private Equity (PE) funds. Founded in December 2023, we're already serving top-tier PE funds managing over $50 billion across the US, UK, and Europe. We've raised $2.3 million from Tier-1 VCs and leading PE angels, with our vision to become the leading AI platform for private capital funds.
Our founding team has deep domain expertise in PE and AI. Our CEO, Danyal, has spent most of his career in PE and Investment Banking at blue-chip financial institutions such as AEA Investors, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank. Our CTO, Callum, is an expert in Machine Learning and AI, having worked at leading defence companies like QinetiQ, and retail tech startups such as Standard AI.
The Role
As a Founder's Associate at Capsa AI, you will play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring team alignment. You will partner with the CEO to set business priorities, serve PE customers, support business development, manage planning processes, conduct business analyses, and oversee key operational activities. You will also assist with daily administrative tasks and facilitate effective communication within the team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and make a significant impact on our growing company.
* Location: London, UK (Hybrid, In-person at least 4 days per week)
* Experience Required: 2-5 years
* Remuneration: Highly Competitive + Generous ESOP. Varies by level of experience.
* Visa: Unfortunately, we don’t sponsor visas yet. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
* Partner with the CEO to set business priorities, execute key initiatives, and ensure team alignment.
* Support business development initiatives, including sales, customer support, and developing internal operating models.
* Manage the planning processes for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual company activities.
* Conduct analyses and provide recommendations for effective business decisions.
* Oversee key operational processes (leadership meetings, All Hands, OKR reviews), including agenda preparation, discussion facilitation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
* Assist the CEO with daily administrative tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting preparation.
Requirements
* You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or a comparable subject from a university or business school with an excellent academic track record.
* You have 2-5 years of experience working in private equity, management consulting, investment banking, or industry groups, specifically in operations strategy and business analysis.
* You have data analysis and financial modeling skills, with strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
* You have strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external audiences.
* You are capable of managing projects and tight deadlines with autonomy.
* You are business fluent in English.
Our Philosophy
* Small, talented team focusing on moving quickly with no unnecessary meetings
* Keeping things simple by solving real problems with AI
* Client obsession – staying close to build products they love
Benefits
* Private healthcare insurance
* One month per year remote working
* Budget for setting up your home office