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CEO Associate Intern

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SumUp

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Boulder

AI generated summary

  • You should possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, a proactive mindset, and a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation. Relevant academic background preferred.
  • You will support the CEO in various projects, conduct research, analyze data, prepare reports, and assist in strategic planning to drive company initiatives forward.

Requirements

  • You have a track record of being a high achiever in different areas, demonstrated by an excellent academic record and practical experience in fast-paced environments.
  • You have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with SQL, Python and Tableau is a plus.
  • Have a record of having started initiatives, whether businesses university projects, or having organized events or parties
  • You're comfortable with ambiguity and unprecedented challenges.
  • You're fluent in English and are a strong and efficient communicator

Responsibilities

  • Conduct market research to understand the feature sets needed for products to be launched
  • Assess the need of and engage with external contractors for additional engineering support around additional features development
  • Be the connection between CEO and VP Strategy and internal R&D and GTM teams in the identified regions
  • Oversee all aspects of development of the projects, from idea and business case formulation to development to go-to-market approach.

FAQs

What is the role of the CEO Associate Intern at SumUp?

The CEO Associate Intern will work alongside SumUp's Founder and CEO, Chief of Staff, and VP of Strategy in the CEO Office. The role involves tackling complex problems across various areas of the business, managing cross-functional initiatives, and conducting market research for product features.

What specific tasks will the CEO Associate Intern be responsible for?

The intern will conduct market research, engage with external contractors for engineering support, connect the CEO and VP of Strategy with internal R&D and GTM teams, and oversee the development and go-to-market approach of various projects.

What qualifications are preferred for this internship?

Candidates should have a strong academic record and practical experience in fast-paced environments. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are required, while experience with SQL, Python, and Tableau is a plus. Additionally, a track record of initiative, comfort with ambiguity, and fluency in English are important.

Where is the position located?

The CEO Associate Intern position is onsite at the SumUp office in Boulder, Colorado.

What types of projects will the intern work on?

The intern will work on large-scale fintech products that impact millions of businesses, focusing on projects from idea formulation to development and market introduction.

What opportunities does SumUp offer to its employees?

SumUp provides the chance to work directly with industry-leading executives, tackle large-scale fintech challenges, and contribute to real-world projects that go into production.

How does SumUp promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

SumUp is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. They actively seek diverse candidates and ensure that harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited within the workplace.

Is it necessary to meet all job criteria to apply for this internship?

No, SumUp recognizes that candidates may not meet 100% of the job criteria and encourages applicants to apply even if they don't tick every box, as there is always room for learning and development.

What is the mission of SumUp?

SumUp's mission is to empower small businesses worldwide by providing simple and affordable tools that enable them to thrive in the digital age.

Business made simple

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SumUp is a leading global financial technology company driven by the purpose of levelling the playing field for small businesses. Founded in 2012, SumUp is the financial partner for more than 4 million small merchants in over 35 markets worldwide, helping them start, run and grow their businesses. We're committed to leveraging our success to make the world a better place. We have become a member of 1% for the Planet and pledged to donate 1% of the net revenue generated by Solo devices to support environmental, educational and entrepreneurial causes. To mark 10 years in business, SumUp secured a new substantial funding round at an $8.5B valuation. With small businesses at the heart of what we do, we'll continue to develop new ways to help our customers do business, and our solutions are always intuitive and inclusive. SumUp has been recognised as a Top Global Employer for LGBTQ+ and received the Bronze Award for commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2022.