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Executive Assistant to the CEO / COO

Impossible Cloud

Impossible Cloud

Administration, Operations
Hamburg, Germany
Posted 6+ months ago
BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE INTERNET
At Impossible Cloud, we’re redefining cloud storage. As a European provider, we offer enterprise-grade, S3-compatible object storage that’s faster, more cost-efficient, and free from hyperscaler lock-ins.
Built to challenge the dominance of centralized providers, our solution delivers high-performance cloud storage with transparent pricing and real data sovereignty — all from our HQ in Hamburg.
Find out more about us here.
TL;DR: As an Executive Assistant at Impossible Cloud, you will work side-by-side with our founders, providing critical administrative and strategic business support. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a category-defining company that’s on a mission to outcompete AWS and reshape the cloud industry from the ground up.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Ownership: Own and execute a variety of workstreams and take ownership of high-priority tasks, moving quickly and efficiently to get things done.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with the founders on strategic, operational, and financial initiatives.
  • Act as a multiplier: Extend the impact of the founders so they can be in three places at once.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Ensure clear and effective communication with the team and with external partners, such as lawyers and notaries, ensuring important information is delivered clearly and promptly, both internally and externally.
  • AI Enablement: Embrace AI, assisting with researching and implementing cutting-edge AI tools across departments to increase company-wide efficiency.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • A True Self-Starter with Intrinsic Motivation: You don't wait to be told what to do. You actively seek out opportunities to contribute, identify problems, and propose solutions. Your motivation comes from within, fueled by a genuine passion for building and achieving.
  • Proactive Approach: You work independently, are solution-oriented, and maintain a clear head even in high-pressure situations.
  • Hands-on Mentality: You’re ready to jump in where needed and provide flexible support for a variety of tasks.
  • Education: Achieved Bachelor’s or Master’s level education with top marks.
  • Experience: 1-3 years of experience within a similar role; you have a proven track record of working closely with founders in a dynamic and fast paced start-up environment.
  • Additional Requirements: You are fluent in German (C1 level) and English (C1 level).

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Very competitive salary coupled with direct engagement in your success through an enticing ESOP.
  • Ideal company stage with established initial revenue and a distinctive edge in the cloud industry leading to fast growth opportunities.
  • Collaboration with experienced, passionate, and supportive colleagues, leveraging cutting-edge technology in the cloud industry.
  • Fantastic office situated in a trendy location with access to complimentary healthy brain food and a subsidized premium gym membership.
  • Monthly collaborative meet-up weeks featuring team events.
1. Submit your application (at least a complete resume) via the application form.
2. We will review your application promptly and provide feedback within a few days. If your application closely matches our requirements, we will invite you to an initial meeting via Google Meet.
3. As the next potential step, we will initiate further discussions via video and in person on-site with the founders.
4. After a successful interview process, you can expect an offer and feedback conversation, followed by a written offer document.