Founders Associate

Founders Associate

We're looking for an exceptional Founders Associate who has a passion for building, implementing and owning best in class processes, policies and workflows across rapidly growing organisations.

What we're doing 

We're reshaping maritime. It's an industry that's incredibly important and serves as the backbone of global trade, moving $14 trillion of cargo each year. Despite its significance, the industry remains one of the final frontiers of digitalisation. 

Ceto is capturing and analysing high frequency data from commercial ships to enrich insurance risk selection, reduce machinery breakdowns and improve fuel efficiency. The insights that we derive are served to our customers in a beautiful dashboard, saving thousands of tonnes of CO2 emissions, preventing costly breakdowns and reducing operational risks. We use these insights to provide a world first, market-beating connected insurance product which is supported by a panel of seven A-rated insurance carriers and some incredible investors. We're looking for someone to lead our AI initiatives and take our predictive capabilities to the next level. 

The role 

·      Develop, document, and maintain complete operational processes, policies, and workflows.

·      Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and recommend process improvements.

·      Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, finance and legal teams to ensure timely execution of contracts, payments, invoicing and compliance with regulatory requirements.

·      Assist in the monitoring and reporting of company performance.

·      Support with the onboarding of new hires and organising necessary equipment required to carry out their daily tasks.

·      Evaluate, implement, and manage tools and platforms to support company operations, including CRM, project management, and data analytics tools.

·      Train team members on the effective use of tools and systems.

·      Facilitate communication across the team, ensuring alignment on objectives and timelines.

·      Organise and document team meetings, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.

·      Assist in developing and documenting strategies and operational plans for launching new products and services.

·      Support the preparation of documentation for all stakeholders.

·      Manage timelines and deliverables.

·      Inbox and diary management.

You should… 

·      Have 2+ years’ experience as a consultant or operations analyst .

·      Have worked in a thriving startup or high performance environment like management consulting or investment banking.

·      Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field from a top-tier university.

·      Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·      Have a proven track record of implementing new processes and workflows.

·      Have experience working with shared document drives like OneDrive.

Ideally, you… 

·      Have knowledge of software like Office365, HubSpot and Xero

·      Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to maritime and/or insurance.

·      Thrive whilst working as part of a diverse team.

·      Based in Newcastle or London and can join the team 3 days per week in the office.

What's on offer 

• Competitive salary based on experience 

• Equity options 

• 25 days holiday + public holidays 

• Flexible working hours 

• Hybrid working from either our London or Newcastle office 

• All the kit you need to be your most productive 

• Work from anywhere flight allowance 

• Opportunity to shape the future of maritime technology 

• Budget and time allocation for conferences and professional development 

About us 

We're a rapidly growing maritime-focussed Insurtech startup passionate about technology and innovation. We’re based in Newcastle with office space in London. We believe technology can and does make the world a better place, and we believe we can make that happen. We value challenging each other, truth seeking and creative problem solving. We celebrate the wins and always have fun! 

Expect: late night hacking with pizza, firefighting problems, fast paced working, scrappy whiteboard sessions, concise peer reviews and beers on a Friday. 

Apply now 

To apply, send your CV, a link to your relevant projects and a cover letter describing your vision for data science in maritime to  

Join us if you want to be part of team that's making a dent in two huge industries 🔨 🌊🧮