Chief of Staff to the CEO – FUTRUE Group

Westwing

JOIN OUR TEAM As a Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will be the strategic right hand to our CEO, Andreas, and create huge leverage at the highest level of Westwing. This is a massive-impact role for someone who combines sharp strategic and analytical thinking with a strong understanding of brand, customers, and aesthetics, helping us build the Superbrand in Design. You will work directly with the CEO, the Executive Team, and Senior Leadership to drive our most important strategic priorities, sharpen our operating rhythm, and ensure real accountability across the business. We are looking for someone exceptionally smart, bold, and commercially sharp, someone who is not afraid to challenge C-level stakeholders, always with a clear view on what creates value for our customers and strengthens Westwing’s position as the Beautiful Living company. This position is permanent and based in Munich. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Act as a true force multiplier for the CEO by owning critical topics, preparing and driving key decisions where C-level thinking, commercial judgment, and a strong sense for Westwing’s market positioning are required * Own and continuously sharpen Westwing’s strategic operating rhythm, including Group strategy, OKRs, executive meetings, senior leadership conferences, and key cross-functional decision forums * Drive accountability by challenging C-level and Senior Leadership stakeholders, following up relentlessly on commitments, escalating blockers, and ensuring that strategic priorities translate into measurable business impact for Westwing and our customers * Own the Group level KPI dashboard and leverage data and AI-enabled analytics to create transparency on business performance, strategic progress, risks, and trade-offs, enabling the CEO and Executive Team to make faster and better decisions * Prepare high-stakes CEO and governance moments, including Supervisory Board meetings, executive presentations, strategic storylines, decision papers, and performance narratives reflective of Westwing’s premium standards as a design brand YOU COME WITH * 8+ years of relevant experience in business building, strategy, and/or consulting, ideally with a proven track record of leading a business or commercial unit (beyond early-stage founding); experience in consumer/lifestyle businesses is a clear plus * Outstanding strategic acumen, commercial judgment, and analytical sharpness, with the ability to quickly understand complex business challenges, identify what really matters, and turn ambiguity into action * A strong sense for customers, brand, and aesthetics, ideally with a genuine interest in interior design, lifestyle, and premium consumer experiences * Exceptional executive communication skills in English (German is a plus), with the confidence and credibility to challenge senior stakeholders, push for clarity, and escalate when needed * Excellent storylining and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex analysis, strategic options, and business performance data into sharp decision papers, Board materials, and CEO-ready narratives, ensuring materials are also visually compelling * A true ownership mindset, high resilience, and the ability to get things done in a fast-paced environment through a strong balance of relentless drive, sound judgment, and social intelligence WHY WESTWING If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it. At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living. Here is what you can look forward to: * A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration * An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone * A flexible hybrid setup with 3 office days per week - because strong connections and quick collaboration make great ideas happen * Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas * A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, and equity * 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create * A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect * Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), 10% Family & Friends discount, plus special-occasion vouchers * Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care * Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet * Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl * One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower * Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Movie Nights and Oktoberfest to Summer & Winter Parties ABOUT US Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to “Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life”. Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018. Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd. Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity. DEPARTMENT Executive Office

Circus Group

OUR MISSION At Circus (Xetra: CA1), headquartered in Munich, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. Everything from creation to production and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology. Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we shift our whole reality around food. Our Team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity's most important sectors with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience. Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years – a world where food means something new. ABOUT THE ROLE We are expanding through new commercial partnerships, acquisitions, and an expanding operational footprint. This role exists to make sure our most complex, high-priority initiatives are properly scoped, driven, and landed — not left to drift across teams. You'll own several strategic projects in parallel at any given time. The scope shifts with the business: one quarter it could be post-merger integration of an acquired company, the next a major commercial partnership, a new market entry, or a critical cross-functional ops programme. What stays constant is your job — bring structure, create clarity, and drive things to completion. YOUR DAILY BUSINESS * Own a portfolio of high-priority strategic initiatives in parallel — driving each from initial scoping through execution to close-out * Drive post-merger integration workstreams when Circus acquires, ensuring acquired entities are operationally embedded and synergies are realised on plan * Scope new strategic projects from scratch — define objectives, owners, timelines, dependencies, and success criteria before execution begins * Build and maintain programme roadmaps, tracking milestones across workstreams, surfacing blockers early, and keeping leadership aligned * Manage upward and sideways — prepare decision-ready materials for the CEO and leadership team, escalate risks, and push for resolution when things stall * Bridge Business Development and Operations — translate BD and CorpDev priorities into structured, executable plans in collaboration with the relevant teams * Create structure in ambiguous situations — when a critical initiative has no clear owner or framework, you provide both BASE QUALIFICATIONS * 2–4 years of experience in Corporate Development, M&A, strategy consulting, or a Founders Associate / Chief of Staff type role * Direct exposure to complex, company-level initiatives — M&A transactions, post-merger integration, strategic partnerships, or similar * Strong scoping and structuring skills — you can take a vague mandate and turn it into a clear, owned plan * Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in parallel without losing grip on any of them * Excellent stakeholder management — you know how to align people who don't share the same priorities * Strong written and verbal communication in English; German is a plus * High ownership mindset — you treat deadlines as commitments and don't wait to be chased * You actively use AI tools in day-to-day work — you've integrated AI into how you research, structure, communicate, and execute PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience specifically in post-merger integration or corporate venture / M&A execution * Background in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting * Familiarity with product operations or agile delivery methodologies * Exposure to hardware, robotics, or food tech industries OUR OFFER * Compensation: Competitive base salary with stock options for full-time employees - real listed equity, not virtual units. * Time Off: Unlimited paid vacation – we trust you to manage your time responsibly. * Flexibility: Hybrid work setup with up to 2 months/year fully remote (Worcation). * Personal Development: Annual training budget for workshops, coaching, conferences, or books.  * Mobility: Monthly flex benefit spendable on lunch, mobility, internet costs, or childcare via Become.1 - plus optional JobRad bike leasing or a subsidized Dance e-bike/e-moped subscription. * Well-Being: Employer-subsidised membership to Urban Sports Club or Wellhub – access to gyms, studios, and wellness offerings across Germany.

Upvest

At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business. We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €105M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience. ABOUT THE ROLE: As Upvest enters the next stage of growth, we are looking for fintech enthusiasts to support us in the Strategy team and work directly with our Head of Strategy & Chief of Staff, Tine Von Villiez, as well as our entire Strategy team including our CEO and Founder, Martin Kassing. As leading Investment API category leader in Europe, we are scaling our business and product across client groups, markets and products. As Strategy Intern, you will be at the core of our strategic initiatives, working within the strategy team and cross-functionally with our other teams to: Support Upvest’s vision and strategy to become the leading investment infrastructure of tomorrow across Europe Our Investment API revolutionises access to investment infrastructure. We have worked relentlessly to build the product we have today and are proud to already call Europe’s largest Fintech our clients. As we enter a critical scaling phase, we need to stay laser-focused on our goal: to become Europe’s category leader. Our company strategy serves as the backbone of this focus. As Strategy Intern, you will support the Strategy team and entire executive team to shape and execute our strategy—from initial conceptualization to prioritisation, execution and communication of key initiatives. Example projects include supporting our international expansion and uncovering new business opportunities. Support our organisational strategy as a key enabler for growth and focus With over 180 talented professionals on our team and continued growth in product, markets, and client reach, it’s essential to maintain a sharp focus, make strategic decisions, and set clear priorities. You will be key to supporting the development and execution of our organisational strategy, including our OKR process, linking our OKRs with core business KPIs, and collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive decision-making and strategic prioritisation. Additionally, you’ll play a central role in supporting our all-hands presentations, preparing senior stakeholder presentations and offsites. Work cross-functionally to gain deep insights into our business As a member of the strategy team, you’ll engage in cross-functional projects to gain a comprehensive understanding of our product, clients, operations, and banking ecosystem. Working closely with our Head of Strategy & Chief of Staff and our executive and senior management teams, you’ll ensure seamless business operations. You will gain wide exposure across our business, contributing to high-impact projects alongside senior leadership.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ROLE:   * Ownership coupled with inspirational leadership: As Strategy Intern you will be at the core of some of the most impactful projects at Upvest. From supporting the definition of our company strategy and targets to helping in the execution, you will be a key stakeholder and truly own the outcome paired with inspirational leadership, working directly with our Chief of Staff and the entire management. * An exceptional team: Upvengers are one of a kind when it comes to combining impactful work with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Across the board, we have established strong practices around feedback, team health and social events resulting in constantly high eNPS * Continuous learning: The complex yet fascinating field of investments, building an API product on a state-of-the-art tech stack, and working with the most relevant fintechs and financial institutions provide for an incredibly rewarding learning experience. It is a great opportunity if you aspire to grow professionally and personally.   ROLE REQUIREMENTS * You have completed at least 1–2 internships in high-growth companies or strategy consulting. * You excel at analyzing complex problems, breaking them down into actionable insights, and driving measurable outcomes. * You thrive in cross-functional teams, aligning efforts toward shared goals. You're comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to new challenges. * You enjoy developing and articulating strategic initiatives, while also diving into the details to ensure flawless execution. * You're passionate about fintech, eager to learn, and driven to transform the investment world to empower more people to invest. * You're available for a minimum of 4 months and are based in Berlin.   HOW WE UPVEST IN YOU: * Best-in-class AI tools: Every Upvenger has €20,000 per year to spend on the best AI tools available — so you're always working with the most powerful models and tooling on the market. * Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits. * Wellbeing: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year. Recharge with UpRest, a one-month fully paid sabbatical after every 4 years of working at Upvest. * Development: Growth is in our DNA. Each Upvenger has access to a personal development budget and the freedom to decide how to use it. * Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role. We give you the choice and budget to work where you’re most comfortable and productive, either at home or in the office. You choose. * Compensation and equity: We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program. * Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements. * Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem for our female Upvengers, or UpVergent supporting neurodivergent Upvengers and allies. OUR VALUES: * Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions. * Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection. * Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together. * Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others. Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.