We believe the financial markets can and should work for everyone. Capitolis is the technology company creating safer and more vibrant financial markets by unlocking capital constraints and enabling greater access to more diversified capital and investment opportunities. Rooted in advanced technology and deep financial expertise, Capitolis powers groundbreaking financial solutions that drive growth for global and regional banks – and institutional investors alike. Capitolis is backed by world class venture capital firms, including Canapi Ventures, 9Yards Capital, SVB Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Index Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Spark Capital, and S Capital, as well as leading global banks such as J.P. Morgan, Citi and State Street.
Founded in 2017, our team brings decades of experience in launching successful startups, technology, and financial services. Capitolis was named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2023 list, ranked #68 on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, and was named “Best FX Software Provider” in the 2023 Euromoney Foreign Exchange Awards. Most recently, American Banker recognized Capitolis among the Best Places to Work in Fintech after the company was named by Crain’s New York Business as one of New York’s 100 Best Places to Work in 2023 for the second consecutive year.
For more information, please visit our website at www.capitolis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.Capitolis is looking for an Associate, People & Culture to join our rapidly growing team. This role serves as the office manager while leading key People & Culture initiatives, including organizing community events such as happy hours, volunteer programs and more. Additionally, the position involves managing select projects throughout the employee lifecycle based on business needs and individual interests. The goal of this role is to make the New York office an excellent place to work. This role is truly the heart of the office and has a huge impact on the day-to-day experience of all our employees.The right candidate will be hardworking, conscientious, and eager to learn and grow in the People & Culture space. The Associate, People & Culture will report to the VP, People & Culture and will be located in our New York City HQ, one block from Grand Central and Bryant Park. This role is 5-days a week in-office.Responsibilities
- Manage office operations while driving People & Culture initiatives, ensuring a seamless and engaging environment for all employees.
- Plan events and other programs to enable employees to develop meaningful connections in and out of the office
- Maintain high standards and proactively solve problems across the office
- Anticipate needs and employ a personalized touch so employees are cared for authentically
- Ensure employees have a smooth experience by stocking food, beverages, and other supplies as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and delight employees
- Manage expenses effectively, ensuring alignment with the allocated budget
- Operate as a team player, providing support wherever needed, particularly with coordination tasks
- Over time, grow to take on one or more strategic team initiatives (e.g., revamping onboarding)
- Model Capitolis Values and People Attributes
Requirements
- This role is ideal for recent graduates with 0-2 years of experience, with a passion for People & Culture
- Highly organized executor with ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
- Hard worker eager to learn and grow
- Goal oriented thinker with the ability to recognize important nuance
- Independent operator with a sharp eye for problems that can navigate ambiguity and ask for help when needed
- Thoughtful and proactive communicator, holds others accountable to drive results
- Creative problem solver, quickly designs high-impact solutions
- A good fit for Capitolis’ company culture (Company Values and People Attributes)
The target annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 and is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills. In addition to base salary, the compensation package for this role includes an annual discretionary bonus and company equity. This role is also eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits and perks.
Our Company Values
We operate with a clear set of values that guide us — our way of being, decisions, and actions. These values define who we are, and we are committed to all of them. These values are uniquely ours. If these values — all of them — speak to you, this is an amazing place, but we are not for everyone. Learn more about our Company Values here.
- We lead with purpose, while creating exceptional value
- We pursue big breakthroughs, responsibly
- We learn from the best and are unapologetically independent
- We are obsessed with the future and fanatical about executing today
- We play tough, with heart
Our People Attributes
Our People Attributes are characteristics that describe the DNA of Capitolis employees. They provide a consistent framework to hire, assess, and develop our team against. Learn more about our People Attributes on our careers page here.
- Super Smart: quality thinking and know what good looks like
- Badass: all in, get stuff done, and high standards
- Good Human: collaborative, open-minded, authentic and real, and pursue self-actualization
