Strategist
Salary + Equity
Fulltime | Hybrid
Berlin
Co-founder & CTO at Neobank for Renters
As part of the founding team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the product and business strategy while also owning the tech strategy and managing day-to-day engineering execution. Looking ahead, you will be responsible for scaling the team and establishing the technical capabilities needed for business growth.
Overview
With rising living costs being the top concern for 57% of Germans in 2024 and housing affordability an increasing worry, financial strain is at an all-time high. Germany also has the highest rental population in the EU, with over half (52.4%) of its residents renting their homes. Now is the time to rethink financial relief for everyday living. How? By creating a product that directly tackles this crisis—helping people save on their biggest monthly expense.
Our vision is to create the first renter-focused fintech in Europe, built entirely around the needs of tenants.
How you will make an impact here
Leading hands-on coding, testing and delivery of our MVP – responding adaptively to the changing needs of the business and our design partners/first customers
Spearheading future hiring and development of the tech team and its culture
Taking ownership of platform development, making critical informed decisions on technical architecture and strategy
Working with the rest of the team to prioritise our roadmap and deliver the MVP, enabling us to test, iterate and serve our growing membership base
Ensuring the systems architecture and infrastructure is scalable and can support growth
Ensuring that the product continues to use best practices, utilising advances in AI / machine learning
Feeding into product strategy and commercial goals to identify opportunities to quickly deliver customer value
Involved in shaping the strategic direction of the business and fundraising process
Qualifications
Experience & Attributes
Entrepreneurial mindset, capable of working across multiple domains and thriving in a fast-moving startup environment
Product- and customer-focused, with a keen ability to prioritize features that drive real financial savings and engagement for renters
Self-starter with the ability to own and shape products from end to end and from 0 to 1
Resilient and performance-driven, able to excel under pressure and navigate ambiguity
Proven experience in leading and scaling engineering teams, balancing hands-on execution with strategic delegation to build high-performing organizations
Deep credibility in consumer finance and loyalty ecosystems, with a strong understanding of how incentives drive behavior and engagement
Strong background in fintech and payments, with expertise in integrating Open Banking, BaaS, and rewards-driven financial products
Technical Skills & Competencies
Platform Development & Integration – Expertise in building scalable platforms integrating diverse data sources, models, and third-party services
Fintech & API Integrations – Deep experience with Open Banking, BaaS, digital payments, and integrating financial services, affiliate networks, and cashback programs
Product Delivery in Fast-Paced Environments – Proven ability to ship products rapidly in tech startups while ensuring stability, security, and compliance
Customer Engagement & Loyalty Systems – Experience designing and integrating point-based rewards, loyalty programs, and gamification features
Agile Development & Collaboration – Strong track record in Agile environments, aligning technical execution with business goals across cross-functional teams
Hands-On Execution – Can architect and build scalable codebases, executing core functionality while effectively delegating. Experience with Node.js, React, Python, NoSQL & SQL databases, and API development
Benefits
Be a leader in an early-stage VC-backed business, working alongside the Founder & CEO
Salary plus significant equity stake in the business
Ownership in shaping the product's technological direction
Collaborative, creative and open work environment
Hands-on operational support from dedicated team of experts, as well as support from the wider FF team, including fundraising, leadership, mentorship, and network access
Unparalleled access to our corporate partners and wider network (for life!)