Initiativ

2 Jobs

13 Employees

About the Company

Initiativ is the next-gen exchange built for open access and low cost trading EUAs, EUAAs, and UKAs. We serve aviation, maritime, and industrial companies operating under the EU ETS cap-and-trade compliance system. All Initiativ services and products will be available upon t All Initiativ services and products will be available upon the obtention of the appropriate regulatory license in Europe. All Initiativ services and products will be available upon the obtention of the appropriate regulatory license in Europe.

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Company Name: Initiativ
Job Title: Right hand of the CEO (internship)
Job Description: Job Title: Right Hand of the CEO (Internship) Role Summary: Assist the CEO with investor relations, fundraising, operational coordination, strategic analysis, and event/communication support for a fintech focused on on‑chain trading of carbon allowances. Expectations: - Deliver timely operational support to enable smooth daily functions. - Contribute actionable insights for fundraising and strategic planning. - Manage communication assets and event logistics, enhancing brand visibility. - Demonstrate independence, strong analytical judgment, and cross‑functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities: 1. Investor Relations & Fundraising • Draft and edit investor decks, pitch materials, and updates. • Coordinate investor meetings and follow‑up communications. 2. Operational Coordination • Maintain CEO’s calendar, prioritize tasks, and prepare briefing notes. • Track key deliverables, deadlines, and stakeholder commitments. 3. Strategic Analysis • Conduct market & competitor research on carbon & digital finance ecosystems. • Summarize findings in reports to inform executive decisions. 4. Event & Communication Support • Plan and execute internal and external events (webinars, roundtables). • Create visual assets (Canva, Figma, PowerPoint) for presentations and social channels. 5. Cross‑functional Liaison • Bridge communication between finance, marketing, product, and legal teams. • Synthesize project updates for executive briefing. Required Skills: - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. - Experience with Notion, Canva, Figma, or similar collaborative tools. - Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English. - Ability to work autonomously and proactively. - Interest or prior exposure to financial markets, carbon markets, or fintech. Required Education & Certifications: - Current enrollment in a Master’s program (Business School, Engineering, or University) with a focus on Management, Finance, or Entrepreneurship. - Prior experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, or a tech/fintech startup is desirable (optional).

Company Name: Initiativ
Job Title: Full-Stack Developer Intern
Job Description: **Job Title** Full-Stack Developer Intern **Role Summary** Assist in building a low‑latency, regulated carbon trading exchange from the ground up. Work closely with lead developers to implement and maintain a Rust‑based monolith, design PostgreSQL schemas, and contribute to the platform’s front‑end (Next.js/React). Gain exposure to blockchain integrations, high-performance system design, and financial market infrastructure. **Expectations** - 6‑12 month internship, hybrid/on‑site schedule. - Rapid onboarding to core trading systems; take ownership of modules by project’s midpoint. - Deliver clean, well‑tested code and comprehensive documentation. - Maintain professional communication in English; French an advantage. - Demonstrate curiosity and self‑motivation in a fast‑paced, early‑stage environment. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and extend the Rust back‑end monolith powering the exchange. - Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL schemas and queries. - Write robust, test‑driven code adhering to high‑quality standards. - Build and support low‑latency distributed services; participate in performance profiling and tuning. - Contribute to deployment pipelines, monitoring, and operational tooling. - Document architecture decisions, technical processes, and debugging procedures. - Explore blockchain/on‑chain components and integrate relevant APIs. **Required Skills** - Strong foundational knowledge of web development & front‑end frameworks (Next.js, React). - Basic or keen interest in back‑end development; familiarity with Rust is optional but desired. - Experience or comfort with relational databases (PostgreSQL or equivalent). - Understanding of RESTful APIs and distributed system concepts. - Curiosity about blockchain and decentralized technologies. - Interest in financial markets and trading platforms. - Commitment to code quality, testing, and thorough documentation. - Professional proficiency in English (French a plus). **Required Education & Certifications** - Current student in an engineering, computer science, or related university program (final‑year or gap year). - Willingness to learn Rust and system‑level development. - Relevant coursework or projects in full‑stack development, databases, or distributed systems encouraged.