Intern - Founders Associate Fintech Startup (100m+ Exit Founders)

We co-founded and led Viafintech (Barzahlen) to 100+ employees - one of Germany’s most successful fintechs, active in 17 markets across the EU and US, and sold in 2021 to the NYSE-listed Paysafe Group .

Now we’re building our next venture: finperks — a global platform for all prepaid products: gift cards (Apple, Amazon, Google), airtime, and eCash — all via one simple API.

Think of finperks as the “Stripe for Prepaid.” We started in summer 2025 and have already onboarded 700+ brands . The first client goes live by the end of the year.

The prepaid market is massive — €600bn today, growing to €1.8tn by 2028.

We’re a team of eight based in Berlin-Charlottenburg - a mix of experienced founders and talented new joiners.

High ownership, low ego, kind people. We move fast, support each other, and celebrate wins together.

Aufgaben

As a Founder Associate Intern, you'll work directly alongside the founding team and be involved in every aspect of building finperks:

• Market & Business Model Analysis: Research market trends, analyze competitors, and help identify new business opportunities in the FinTech space
• Strategic Projects: Support key strategic initiatives, from product development to go-to-market strategies and partnership discussions
• Operational Excellence: Help streamline processes and implement tools and automations that scale our operations efficiently
• Customer & Partner Engagement: Participate in customer conversations (N26, Trade Republic, Adidas, Apple, and many more), partner meetings, and help shape our value proposition based on real market feedback
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work across product, tech, and business development to drive initiatives forward with real impact

Qualifikation

• Drive & Ambition: You're motivated to go the extra mile and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments
• Analytical Mindset: You're proficient in PowerPoint and Excel, with strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly grasp complex business models and market dynamics
• Tech-Savvy: You're comfortable with AI tools and can implement small automations independently
• Communication Skills: Excellent German and English communication skills (German fluency is essential as we work closely with German-speaking customers and partners)
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: You're excited about building something from scratch and comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration

Nice to have: Prior startup/FinTech or Consulting experience

Benefits

• Learn from Proven Entrepreneurs: Work directly with founders who've built and successfully exited one of Germany's most successful FinTech companies
• Ownership from Day One: You'll be a full team member with real responsibility and the opportunity to shape the company's direction
• Deep Startup Ecosystem Access: Immerse yourself in Berlin's vibrant startup scene and build a network that will accelerate your career
• Insights into Venture Building: Get hands-on experience analyzing business models, evaluating market opportunities, and building a company from the ground up
• Venture Capital Insights: Gain unique exposure to the investment side through our founders' Family Office, learning how VCs evaluate startups, make investment decisions, and build portfolios

Ready to build the next Unicorn in FinTech?

Join us at finperks and help us financially empower people across Europe. If you're excited about the opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs while making real impact, we want to hear from you!

finperks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.