Chief of staff - Paris

About Hokodo

Hokodo is one of the fastest growing fintech companies, straddling France and the UK. We aim to revolutionise financial services, making them simple and accessible to the many small businesses (SMEs) left behind by today’s insurance and finance industries.

Our roadmap begins with insurance. Current insurance solutions are too complex and out of reach for Small and Medium Entreprises (SMEs), while they are the ones who could benefit the most from them: 1 out of 3 SMEs bankruptcies are caused by an under-insurance issue. 

Our mission is to solve this problem and save the SMEs: we believe that our insurance and financing solutions can help them stay alive and grow. We want to simplify the whole insurance process and provide the smoothest user experience in the complex field of insurance: no paperwork, no hassle, no intermediaries.

It is a massive untapped market and we aim to address it, hopefully with your help and a good deal of cutting-edge technology!

Our team

Our teams are based in the centre of both London and Paris. We believe in diversity, our people come from all over the world, with various nationalities. Our DNA is to combine cutting-edge technologists with experienced finance professionals to reinvent our industry.

We seek people who are passionate about what they do, love to learn new things and also ambition to build a world-class product. We believe humility and a fun, collaborative attitude are important attributes.

How you will make a difference

Working alongside our CEO based in Paris, this is a cross-functional role, integral to the success of the company. You will be a confident individual with a good deal of business acumen, pragmatism and willingness to go the extra mile. You will have direct input into the strategy and direction of the company, helping to redefine and reorganise as needed. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of initiatives including:

• Management:
• Tracking objectives and working closely with the teams to track progress against these
• Driving recruitment and sourcing initiatives
• Commercial:
• Supporting with the set-up and organisation of the French subsidiary
• Actively approaching and building relationships with potential partners, preparing client meetings
• Onboarding distribution partners
• Liaising with lawyers and the Hokodo legal team
• Researching and keeping up-to-date with industry news, best practices and emerging technologies.
• Brand building:
• Writing content for press releases, social media, copywriting, advertising and the website
• Managing / contributing to company and CEO handles (Twitter & LinkedIn)

What we’re looking for

• An analytical and innovative mindset with a practical approach to problem solving. We welcome the ability to come up with concrete solutions to improve our efficiency and effectiveness as we scale up
• To be a confident, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic person. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment where change is constant
• A passionate individual who is willing to learn and grow inside the company. This position is a unique opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of financial services and build a well-rounded skillset alongside a team of experienced business leaders
• An attention to detail leading to the ability to produce close-to-final artefacts
• Good communication skills in French and in English
• Ideally 2-5 years of prior work experience (but not mandatory)

How do I apply?

Send us a note and your CV to [email protected] and we'll be in touch.

Compensation based on experience level, equity available.