Founders Associate to the Chief of Staff (f/m/x)

Our Mission

Join us in reshaping global trade in a fast-growing startup!

We are traide AI - a VC-backed, B2B deep tech startup based in Berlin, using AI to solve one of the most overlooked yet critical challenges in international trade: customs compliance. Our software automates product classification, reduces regulatory errors, and helps customers save up to 83% of their time.

Trusted by leading brands like Siemens Healthineers, BMW, and Jack Wolfskin, we’ve achieved 4x growth over the past 12 months – and we’re just getting started.

Your tasks

As Founders Associate to the Chief of Staff, you'll work directly with Katharina and support our co-founder and CEO Leonie - not as a shadow, but as someone who actually moves things forward. You'll own projects, not just support them.

* Take ownership of your own (sub-)projects in areas such as finance, people & culture, business development, or operations (you'll also have room to identify and drive your own initiatives)

* Support the Chief of Staff in day-to-day operational and strategic topics, with close exposure to the founding team

* Drive recruiting processes end-to-end: job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and employer branding

* Own finance operations tasks: from invoicing and payment tracking to KPI dashboards and reporting

* Help plan and execute internal events (team events, all-hands) and actively shape our team culture

* Spot inefficiencies and propose AI-first solutions: we automate what can be automated

* Possibility to take on partner management responsibilities as you settle in and build context

Our mission for you

* Learn how a VC-backed deep-tech startup works from the inside

* Be part of an ambitious, diverse team and grow alongside us

* Drive your own initiatives with a high degree of ownership and responsibility

* Gain valuable insights into how startups scale, build teams, and make strategic decisions

Who We’re Looking For

* Recently graduated or in the final stages of your Bachelor's or Master's degree, ideally in a business-related field

* First experience in a fast-paced environment — whether in a startup, consulting, or a similar high-intensity, project-driven setting

* You are motivated to take on a wide range of tasks and bring a hands-on mentality

* Comfortable operating in high ambiguity: you can prioritize, adapt, and maintain quality even when things shift fast

* You have excellent German (C1 or native) and English skills (B2 or better)

* Structured and organized: you can manage multiple workstreams without dropping the ball

* You possess strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders

Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Imposter syndrome shouldn't hold you back: we value drive and potential above all.

Why us?

* Broad exposure: Recruiting, finance, strategy, operations, partner management: you'll touch it all and build a rare cross-functional skill set early in your career

* Real ownership: You drive initiatives end-to-end: not just support from the sidelines

* Startup culture with freedom to experiment: We value ideas and empower you to make them happen

* Visible impact: Your work directly shapes how we hire, scale, and operate

* Be part of of our regular Team events (boot trips, bowling etc)

* Urban Sports Club membership

* Team culture: You’ll be part of a team that communicates transparently, values humor, and supports each other with respect and sincerity

About Us

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you – even if you don't meet every requirement.

And one more thing: We’re not just building an AI product, we’re building an AI company. From how we think about processes to how we grow teams and shape our culture – AI is at the core of how we operate.

Application process: You will receive feedback within two weeks. The process includes interviews, a practical challenge, and conversations with our team.