Executive Trainee

Looking to break into Strategy, Operations, or Business Analysis? Want to work directly with a high-performing CEO and shape the future of a growing FinTech company? Apply to this Executive Trainee role today!
 
Company profile - High-growth FinTech (Automotive Finance)
This company is one of the UK's leading FinTechs in the motor finance space, providing innovative, tech-enabled lending solutions that empower customers and dealers across the country. Since their founding, they've grown into a dynamic team with a strong reputation for digital innovation and customer-centricity - and they're just getting started.
 
With ambitious growth plans over the next four years, the business is now looking to evolve their operations, brand, and strategic direction to meet shifting market trends - with a particular focus on driving inclusivity. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal point in its growth, and work directly with the CEO on projects that shape the company's future.
 
Job description - Executive Trainee
In this Founders Associate role in Kent, you'll work closely with the CEO to support high-level strategic decision-making, execute business-critical research and analysis, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across key functions. It's a brilliant role for someone with a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make a tangible impact within a growing business.
 
This is a hybrid role based out of their Sevenoaks HQ, with hybrid working. 
 
Key responsibilities - Executive Trainee
In this role, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating directly with the CEO to shape, plan, and articulate the company's four-year strategic vision
• Conducting market research and data analysis to help steer strategic decision-making
• Creating high-quality PowerPoint presentations, reports, and documents for internal and external use
• Analysing key business data in Excel to extract insights and inform business planning
• Supporting change initiatives aimed at increasing inclusivity and evolving company culture
• Acting as a central point of communication across teams to ensure alignment on strategic goals
• Bringing fresh thinking, ambition, and curiosity to everything you do

 
Job requirements - Executive Trainee
For this role, you will need:

• A strong academic background in an analytical degree (Business, Economics, Psychology, or similar)
• Some commercial experience in the office environment from a placement year, internships, or your first job out of uni, ideally in a similar role (e.g operations, administration, business support, project coordination)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across audiences
• Advanced PowerPoint and Word skills, with a keen eye for detail and formatting
• Strong Excel skills - you're confident working with and interpreting data to contribute to business decisions
• A proactive, ambitious attitude - you're energised by big challenges and like to take ownership
• An interest in business strategy, operations, or innovation
• Comfortable working at pace and juggling multiple priorities
• A collaborative, thoughtful approach - especially when working with senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, reliable, and proactive

 
Benefits of the job - Executive Trainee

• Competitive starting salary of £35,000
• Hybrid working - mix of office (Sevenoaks) and remote
• Direct exposure to a CEO and leadership team with decades of FinTech experience
• Excellent learning and development opportunities in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• The chance to influence strategic change in a traditionally underrepresented industry
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values fresh perspectives and diverse thinking

 
Looking to break into Strategy, Operations, or Business Analysis? Want to work directly with a high-performing CEO and shape the future of a growing FinTech company? Apply to this Founders Associate role today!