Founder's Associate Intern (Strategic Operations) | French Speaker

S2E | Business Technology Consultants; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from CEO

Fast-track MBA exposure

High-profile network

Paid internship €800–€1000 monthly

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Galene.AI, a S2E spin-off, seeks a Founder's Associate who will work directly with the CEO to streamline executive operations, coordinate priorities, and drive strategic initiatives across markets. This is an immersive role with real decision-making exposure rather than a typical internship.

You will support partnerships, manage external relationships, perform market research, track KPIs, and help scale activities in French-speaking regions.

Qualifications

• French or full professional proficiency in French (C1/C2) required; excellent English required.
• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Business, Management, Communications, or similar degree.

Responsibilities

• Strategic coordination: optimize the CEO's calendar and prioritise top initiatives.
• Communication bridge: liaise between CEO and internal/external stakeholders.
• Executive briefing: prepare materials, memos, and agendas for interactions.
• Relationship management: nurture partnerships and manage follow-ups.
• Special projects: lead market research, competitor analysis, and internal processes.
• Business operations: track KPIs and support strategic goals execution.
• French-speaking market development: support communications and relationship management in French markets.

Skills

French language

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Business/Management/Communications degree

Job description

Galene.AI is a company, a spin-off of S2E, that develops proprietary generative artificial intelligence technologies with the goal of guiding organizations through a safe, responsible, and ethical adoption of AI. Our platforms and solutions are designed to meet the needs of companies of all sizes, with particular attention to the most critical and regulated contexts.

Who We Are Looking For

We are specifically seeking a French speaker or a bilingual French-speaking professional to support strategic partnerships, business development initiatives, and relationship management activities across French-speaking markets.

As a Founder's Associate, you will work directly with our CEO, acting as a true "Force Multiplier" by optimizing executive operations, driving strategic initiatives, and supporting the company's growth across key markets.

This is not a traditional administrative internship. You will have a front-row seat to the decision-making process of a fast growing company. You will start by mastering executive organization and, as you prove your reliability, you will transition into managing high-level partnerships, business operations, and special strategic initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

Executive Foundation & Operational Excellence:

• Strategic Coordination: Optimize the CEO's workflow, managing a high-stakes calendar and ensuring that time is allocated to the company's top priorities.
• Communication Bridge: Act as a professional point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders (partners, investors, clients).
• Executive Briefing: Conduct research and prepare briefing materials, memos, and agendas to ensure the CEO is fully prepared for every interaction.

Strategic Growth & Partnerships

• Relationship Management: Assist in cultivating and nurturing relationships with key strategic partners. Manage follow-ups and ensure no opportunity is lost.
• Special Projects: Take the lead on "home-less" projects, such as market research, competitor analysis, or the implementation of new internal processes.
• Business Operations: Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and help monitor the execution of the company's strategic goals.
• French-speaking Market Development: Support communications, partnership activities, and relationship management with prospects, clients, and strategic partners across French-speaking markets.

The Growth Path

We view this internship as a trial for a long-term career.

Your evolution will follow a clear trajectory:

• Month 1-3: Focus on operational rigor, executive support, and learning the business DNA.
• Month 4-6: Taking ownership of specific projects and beginning to manage external relationships independently.
• Beyond: Successful interns will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent role as a Strategic Partnerships Manager, or Business Operations Manager.

Who You Are

• High Agency: You are a natural problem-solver. When faced with a challenge, you find a way to get it done without needing a manual.
• Execution-Oriented: You have a bias for action. You understand that a "good plan executed today is better than a perfect plan next week".
• Meticulous Organizer: You live for structure. You have a "hawk-eye" for detail and nothing falls through the cracks.
• Languages: French or full professional proficiency in French (C1/C2) is required. Excellent English is required. Italiano is not mandatory, but it would be an advantage in this role.
• Discreet & Loyal: You will handle sensitive information; absolute integrity and confidentiality are your baseline.
• Background: Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Business, Management, Communications, or similar degree.

What We Offer

• Unrivaled Mentorship: Direct daily interaction and mentorship from the CEO.
• Real-World MBA: A fast-track education in how to build, manage, and scale a fast growing company.
• High-Level Network: Exposure to industry leaders, partners, and investors.
• Impact: The chance to see your work directly influence the trajectory of the company.
• Paid internship opportunity with a monthly reimbursement ranging from €800 to €1000, plus concrete growth potential within the company.
• The role requires availability for frequent travel, including occasional weekends, within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Work Location

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