Fellowship Consulting - Financial Services / Data & AI (3-6 months)

ALAIKA

At  ALAIKA,  we are building the future of Financial Services with a bold vision: to become the most specialized Enterprise Financial Services advisory & investment firm in the industry by coupling Fortune 500 board room access, the deepest Financial Services domain expertise with a global Venture Capital & Private Equity network.  Through our three brands — ALAIKA Advisory (Strategy Consulting), ALAIKA Capital (Investment Company) and ALAIKA Building (Company Builder), — we are building the Financial Services holding company of the future.  Founded in October 2022 by Johanna von Geyr (the Financial Services Practice Lead Partner of a leading NASDAQ listed strategy consultancy) and Harald Braunstein (builder/investor of multiple leading international software companies) & an all-star team, we bring together the best of both worlds: deep functional domain expertise and networks in global Financial Services, along with a proven track record in how to build and invest in leading software product companies.  One team one dream: This all begins by bringing together the very best people for the job, which is exactly what we do at  ALAIKA  and  why we might need you!    Join our team of experts at  ALAIKA Advisory  and play a pivotal role in “Building the Future of Financial Services” and contribute to our  three core domains: Strategic Transformations, AI/Data Analytics & Cybersecurity.    Join the movement — apply now!    What you will do:  * Be the Right Hand: Work closely with the founding and HR-team in their day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth functioning and gaining deep insights into decision-making and startup building processes. * Actively support the development of our team: Contribute to both strategic and operational tasks related to founding and scaling the organization. * Organize and manage team events that strengthen team culture and collaboration. Your creativity and organizational skills will help foster a positive and inclusive work environment where team spirit thrives. * Learning by Doing at the “ALAIKA School”: Engage with professionals across departments, absorbing valuable knowledge, insights, and best practices from within our organisation. * Grow & Take Over Responsibility: Apply and develop your analytical, interpersonal, creative thinking, technology, and business management skills from day one. Take on increasing responsibility, contributing to both client projects and at least one internal initiative.   Your Profile:  * Educational Background: You're currently pursuing studies in Business Management, Administration, or related fields at university (minimum 3. Bachelor-Semester). * Relevant Experience: You bring previous experience as an intern or working student ideally in a high-paced environment such as a top (VC-backed) startup, fast-growing company, top strategy consulting, or investment banking/venture. * Languages: Fluent in both written and spoken German and English. * Curiosity & Adaptability: A strong desire to learn more about office management, finance, and organisational support. * Entrepreneurial Spirit: Proactive, takes ownership, and prefers to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. * Dedication & Drive: You're motivated, organised, and committed to ensuring the smooth running of an office. Your consistency is evident in your work. * Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive informed decision-making and optimize processes. * Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.   What’s in it for you:  Our employees are our most precious asset, and we are committed to providing a unique employee experience. We offer multiple opportunities to create your path and build a global career at the highest levels following your interests.  * Competitive Rewards: Benefit from a highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure, allowing you to directly benefit from our collective success. * Collaborate With Industry Leaders: Leverage extensive connections within the Financial Services sector spanning from Fortune500 Financial Services executives over Private Equity to successful startup founders to enhance your skills and expand your professional network. * Unmatched Growth Potential: Immerse yourself in an exhilarating start-up atmosphere where rapid personal and professional growth is not just encouraged but guaranteed and expected. * Health and Wellbeing: Your health and fitness matter to us. We provide a premium EGYM Wellpass membership with access to 10,000+ sports and wellness offerings, both locally and online. * Company Events: Dive into our culture with exceptional team-building activities, from Oktoberfest celebrations and Floßfahrt adventures on the Isar to festive Christmas parties, regular dinners and lunches, and much more. * Modern Working Environment: State-of-the-art offices in Munich Werksviertel, Frankfurt am Main and Barcelona, more to come ;)    Are you excited about advising clients, building innovative solutions, and investing in the global Financial Services industry?   We look forward to receiving your application including CV, transcripts & references.  Equal Opportunities for all  Our team spirit celebrates diversity. We want you to be your true “you” and offer everyone an open culture and safe space with equal chances and opportunities.

Seamflow

ABOUT THE JOB We’re removing one of the last great barriers to progress in the physical world. While software moves fast, industries like aerospace, healthcare, and energy are still slowed by outdated, manual systems. We are on track to raise our Series A, backed by a 14× oversubscribed $4.5m seed round from Tier-1 VCs such as Coinbase, Reddit, Klarna, and Spotify. Our world-class team includes former unicorn founding engineers and talent from X, Google, Amazon, and Yandex. We value people who want to win and thrive in high-ownership environments. We’re building the system that lets complex, real-world work move at software speed. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We're looking for a Mobile Application Engineer who thinks in customer workflows, not tickets or isolated features. This is a role for someone who wants to sit with users in the field, decide what should exist on mobile, build it end-to-end, and put it in their hands.   You will fit right in if you have experience with: * Customer Embedding — Work directly with customers to understand how they actually work on-site and on-the-go * Mobile Product Engineering — Design and build end-to-end mobile workflows, from UI to local state, sync logic, and data * Domain Translation — Translate messy real-world field processes into clear, intuitive mobile software * React Native — Build production-grade cross-platform apps (iOS + Android) with React Native and TypeScript * Native Integration — Comfortable dropping into native modules (Swift/Kotlin) when the RN layer isn't enough — camera, sensors, background tasks, secure storage * Offline & Sync — Design for unreliable connectivity: local persistence, offline capture, conflict resolution, and reliable sync * AI Integration — Design and integrate AI-powered features (LLMs, agents, model-backed APIs, on-device or voice) into mobile workflows * Product Judgment — Be opinionated about what to build, what not to build, and when to ship * Ownership — Build fast and ship production-grade apps with high ownership WHAT YOU WILL DO * Ship from Day 1 — Deploy to production immediately and own real product surface area * Own it end-to-end — Run customer calls, write the spec, build it, and ship it * Solve real problems — From UX polish to backend logic to jumping on customer calls   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR TECHNICALLY * Strong experience with TypeScript and React Native (or equivalent cross-platform framework) * Solid understanding of native mobile fundamentals on iOS and Android, and comfort reaching into native code when needed * Experience shipping and maintaining apps through the App Store and Google Play, including release and update cycles * Comfortable building and consuming backend services (Python a plus) that support complex mobile workflows * Experience integrating AI systems (LLMs, agents, model-backed APIs) into production products * Ability to reason about complex workflows and offline-first constraints, not just CRUD * Comfort talking directly with customers, including non-technical domain experts Strong plus if you have: * Founder or ex-founder experience * Early-stage or stealth startup background * Founder fellowships or similar environments (EF, YC, Antler, etc.) * Experience as a forward-deployed / solutions engineer (Palantir, Ramp, Scale, etc.) * Experience building AI-powered products in production * Experience working where requirements were unclear and evolving   YOUR FIRST MONTH * Ship to production from day one * Own problems end-to-end, from definition to deployment * Do what needs doing, including UX polish, debugging, and customer interaction   WE OFFER * Pace and purpose — In-person in London (visa sponsorship available) * No friction — Relocation, visas, meals, and tools fully covered * A tight-knit team — High standards, high trust, no politics

Phoenix Contact

Together, we are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation - we are searching for people who share this purpose with us to join our International Fellowship Program based at our headquarters in Blomberg, Germany. In this role you will join a 2-year master program in Information Technology at TH OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts starting October 2026. During and between semesters, you will have chance to work on real life projects with our research and development teams from the very beginning while being supported on a guided development journey. Upon completion of the program, you will return to the US in a role within our team. What you can expect * A fully funded 2 years full-time master study with a global industry leading company, including a scholarship, a sponsorship for the tuition fees and a paid working student contract throughout the master study. * Work approx. 19 hours/week while in school and approx. 35 hours/week while on breaks. * Full benefit package available through our German subsidiary. * 2 years working experience abroad in Germany for a global acting company. * Full time role at Phoenix Contact US after graduation. * Praxis experience with selected business areas during and between semesters, together with a master thesis in cooperation with our company. * Support in helping you develop professionally, both hard and soft skills, through mentorship, workshops, on-the-job learning, etc. * Variety of networking events to get to know your peers and colleagues. Requirements * Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or another closely related field of study. * Minimum GPA of 3.0 (transcripts required). * Ability to obtain US Passport. * Willingness to live, learn and work in Germany for at least two years. * Must meet Germany Student Visa eligibility requirements. * Keen interest in pursuing a career in Automation Development and passionate about offering solutions for business. * You work collaboratively, enjoy working in an environment of friendliness and honesty. * You are self-driven, adaptive to change, and think analytically. * You are ready to being engaged in both student and working life in an intercultural context. * Working experience in a relevant area is preferable. * Knowledge in German language is recommended.   Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters: Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact’s resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Head of People & Organization or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.