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Fellowship - Founding Management (3-6 months) (f/m/d)

CompanyALAIKA Advisory
LocationMunich
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Support the founding and HR team in day-to-day operations and contribute to strategic and operational tasks. Organize team events and foster a positive work environment while taking on increasing responsibilities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
37
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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 contributing to our three core domains: Strategic Transformations, AI/Data Analytics & Cybersecurity. Join the movement — apply now!
About the Role
<p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">At  </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">ALAIKA,</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">  we are building the future of Financial Services with a bold vision:&nbsp;</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">to become </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">the most specialized</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Enterprise Financial Services advisory &amp; investment </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">firm in the industry</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> by co</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">upling</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Fortune 500 board room access</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">deepest </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Fina</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">ncial S</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">ervices </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">domain </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> with </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">global </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">V</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">enture </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Capital </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">&amp; Private Equity network.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Through our three brands—</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">ALAIKA Advisory </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">(Strategy Consulting),</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> ALAIKA </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Capital </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">(Investment </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Company)</span></span><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">and</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> ALAIKA </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Building</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">(Company Builder),</span></span><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">—we are </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">building </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Financial Services</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> holding </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">company </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">of the future.</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Founded in October 2022 by </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Johanna von </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Geyr</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> (the Financial Services Practice Lead Partner of a leading NASDAQ listed strategy consultancy) and </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Harald Braunstein </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">(builder/investor of multiple leading international software companies)</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> &amp; an all-star team</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">, we bring together the best of both worlds: </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">deep functional domain expertise and networks in </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">global </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Financial Services, along with a proven track record in how to build and invest in leading software product companies.</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">One team </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">one</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">dream</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">: </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">This</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> all begins by </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">bringing together the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">very best</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">people for the job, which is exactly what we do at </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">ALAIKA</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> and </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">why we </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">might </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">need you! </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Join our team of experts at </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">ALAIKA Advisory</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> and play a pivotal role in </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">“Building the Future of Financial Services”</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">contribute to our </span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">three core domains: </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">S</span></span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">tr</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">a</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">tegic</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> Transformations, AI/</span></span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Data Analytics &amp; </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Cybersecurity</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">.</span></span></strong>&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">Join the movement </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">—</span> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text">apply now!</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Body Text"> </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">What you will do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Be the Right Hand:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>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.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Actively support the development of our team:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Contribute to both strategic and operational tasks related to founding and scaling the organization.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Organize and manage team events that strengthen team culture and collaboration.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Your creativity and organizational skills will help foster a positive and inclusive work environment where team spirit thrives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Learning by Doing at the “ALAIKA School”:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Engage with professionals across departments, absorbing valuable knowledge, insights, and best practices from within our organisation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Grow &amp; Take Over Responsibility:</strong>&nbsp;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.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Your Profile:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Educational Background:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>You're currently pursuing studies in Business Management, Administration, or related fields at university (minimum 3. Bachelor-Semester).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Relevant Experience:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>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.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Languages:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Fluent in both written and spoken German and English.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Curiosity &amp; Adaptability:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>A strong desire to learn more about office management, finance, and organisational support.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Entrepreneurial Spirit:</strong>&nbsp;Proactive, takes ownership, and prefers to ask for forgiveness rather than permission.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Dedication &amp; Drive:</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>You're motivated, organised, and committed to ensuring the smooth running of an office. Your consistency is evident in your work.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Analytical Skills:</strong>&nbsp;Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive informed decision-making and optimize processes.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Communication Skills:</strong>&nbsp;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">What’s in it for you:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Competitive Rewards: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">Benefit from a highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure, allowing you to directly benefit from our collective success.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Collaborate With Industry Leaders:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> 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.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Unmatched Growth Potential: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">Immerse yourself in an exhilarating start-up atmosphere where rapid personal and professional growth is not just encouraged but guaranteed and expected.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Health and Wellbeing:&nbsp;</strong>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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Company Events: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">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.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Modern Working Environment: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">State-of-the-art offices in Munich Werksviertel, Frankfurt am Main and Barcelona, more to come ;)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Are you excited about advising clients, building innovative solutions, and investing in the global Financial Services industry? </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="none">We look forward to receiving your application including CV, transcripts &amp; references.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Equal Opportunities for all&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1.5;"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p></div>
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Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCreative ThinkingBusiness ManagementOffice ManagementFinanceTeam CollaborationCuriosityAdaptabilityProactivityOwnershipMotivationDedicationConsistency
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