CEO's Office – Special Projects

Company Description

Hello Clever is a leading global financial technology company specializing in Instant Cashback and Real-Time Payments. Recognized as the 2024 Australia's Second Fastest Growing Startup by The Australian Financial Review and a member of the 2024 Forbes Asia 100 To Watch, Hello Clever isn't your average fintech. We move fast, challenge, and make sure payments actually work for people. We're proudly female-led, and we're the first in the world to combine real-time payments with embedded loyalty and intelligent insight. Our platform enables seamless, secure, and rewarding transactions, both in-store and online, driving business growth and enhancing customer experiences.

About the Role

We are looking for a Founder's Associate
 to join the CEO's Office. This is a high-impact role working directly with our Co-Founder & CEO on special projects that define the future of Hello Clever.You'll act as a 
problem-solver, operator, and thought partner
 — helping the CEO drive strategy, investor relations, and cross-functional initiatives, while making sure the company executes against its most important priorities.This is a unique opportunity to learn firsthand what it takes to build and scale a global fintech, while being trusted to lead mission-critical projects from day one.What You'll Do

• CEO's Right Hand:
   Work closely with the CEO to drive alignment, clarity, and execution across the business.
• Special Projects:
   Lead initiatives across fundraising, global expansion, compliance, product launches, and strategic partnerships.
• Investor & Board Support:
   Prepare investor materials, board packs, and key communications that tell Hello Clever's growth story.
• Research & Strategy:
   Deliver insights on new markets, competitors, and industry trends to support decision-making.
• Cross-functional Execution:
   Collaborate with Product, Partnerships, Growth, and Compliance to move high-priority projects forward.
• Operational Excellence:
   Identify bottlenecks, design scalable processes, and ensure the CEO's time is focused on the highest-value areas.
• Shadow & Anticipate:
   Be in the room with the CEO (and often ahead of her) — understanding priorities, anticipating needs, and acting as an extension of her capacity.

About You

• 2–5 years' experience in management consulting, venture capital, investment banking, or a high-growth startup.
• Strong analytical skills and business judgment; comfortable turning data into insights.
• Excellent communicator — can distill complex ideas into clear and compelling messages.
• Highly organised, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver under pressure.
• Entrepreneurial and resourceful — you thrive in ambiguity and move fast with limited resources.
• Hungry to learn, ambitious, and inspired by the opportunity to help build a global category-defining fintech.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Product: Be part of a company at the forefront of real-time payments and loyalty innovation.
• Growth Opportunity: Play a key role in shaping Hello Clever's expansion.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package with uncapped commission potential.
• Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, fast-paced team that values collaboration, innovation, and impact.

How To Apply

• We like to keep things simple, but we also want to make sure this is the right fit for both of us. Here's what to expect:
• Virtual Chat – A casual video call to get to know you, your experience, and what makes you tick.
• Meet the Team – An in-person catch-up at our office to see if we vibe and chat about how you'd make this role your own.
• Show Us Your Thinking – A short presentation where you'll bring some ideas to life (nothing scary, we promise).

If that sounds like your kind of process, we'd love to hear from you.