Founders Associate (Remote): Own High-Impact Programs

Civic Marketplace; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Remote-first

Travel to US

Job summary

Civic Marketplace is hiring a Founders Associate to work directly with the CEO, tackling cross-functional problems and driving projects to completion from the UK. You will collaborate with the US Central team, leading programs end to end and structuring ambiguous questions into actionable paths.

You will own flagship initiatives, coordinate with partners and investors, and shape the operating rhythm across time zones. A strong track record and AI-enabled work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Strategic frameworks brought into the room when facing ambiguity.
• Executive presence in senior audiences, including public sector and investors.
• Ownership of programmes or launches from idea to outcome.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across time zones and keeping work moving.

Responsibilities

• Own flagship programmes end to end, including design of process and tooling.
• Turn ambiguous questions into framed problems with options and a recommendation.
• Run operating rhythm: leadership syncs, updates, OKR reviews, all-hands.
• Represent the CEO with partners and manage high-stakes meetings.

Skills

Strategic frameworks

Executive presence

Ownership track record

Stakeholder management

Analytical fluency

AI tooling experience

Low ego

Public sector curiosity

Tools

SQL

Spreadsheets

Claude

Job description

Civic Marketplace is hiring a Founders Associate to work directly with the CEO, tackling cross-functional problems and driving projects to completion from the UK. You will collaborate with the US Central team, leading programs end to end and structuring ambiguous questions into actionable paths.

You will own flagship initiatives, coordinate with partners and investors, and shape the operating rhythm across time zones. A strong track record and AI-enabled work style are essential.