Open Position for Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

At LIQUIDLOOP, our vision is to accelerate research & innovation in green energy and chemistry technologies.

Our mission is to create the next-generation hardware for chemical technology processes, starting with electrochemical conversion of CO2 to green hydrocarbons and for the purpose of CO2 capture. We aim to create hardware technology that provides the necessary tools to revolutionize power-to-X and carbon capture technologies through quick analysis and testing.

We are currently focusing on developing a laboratory research instrument for electrochemistry, a field that will enable the energy transition and shift from use of fossil fuels to green, sustainable fuels and chemicals coming from renewable energy sources.

The LIQUIDLOOP team develops an all-encompassing hardware-software mass spectrometry analysis system, offering a real-time and precise chemical detection and identification of volatile liquid and gas products from a liquid, made possible by our patented “Product-to-Gas interface” technology.

Requirements:

• You bring at least one year of professional experience in a leadership role, ideally in a corporate environment or in a B2B startup, company builder, or strategy/innovation consulting firm.
• Experience in writing financial reports.
• Working in a data-driven way comes naturally to you for decision making.
• Ideally, you have familiarity with working in hardware companies and R&D team, especially with know-how in the field of analytical instrumentation, laboratory devices, hardware manufacturing would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills, in-depth presentation, and moderation skills.
• You are communicative and open-minded so that you can further develop the existing partner network.
• You speak English and German on a business fluent level.

Your tasks:

• You are actively responsible for the strategic investment action plan development and have the possibility to steer the company and product strategy.
• You are the main contact person for finance, including controlling and maintaining communication with the investors.
• You know how to position the company correctly by further developing the communication and sales strategy.
• Lead applications for additional funding by writing business plans and proposals.
• Responsible for the monthly investor reporting and financial planning, including managing company spendings and preparing for quarterly accounting reports.
• Manage billing and timesheets, ensuring conformity to relevant rules and regulations at the local, national and EU level.
• Interface with Strategic Financial Planning and Reporting.
• Working closely with the shareholders.

Our commitment to you:

• The opportunity to scale our current business model from the academic sector to industry and bring innovative technology to new markets.
• You will join a diverse and high-performing team with a fast-moving drive.
• Flat hierarchy and open communication – the best idea wins.
• You will be part of an incredible start-up journey.
• Huge learning potential and the opportunity to build things from the ground up.
• Agile & fast-paced environment – no two days are the same!
• Your skills will be tested – you will further develop the corporate, financial, and sales strategy.
• Joining the LIQUIDLOOP family, go on joint offsites, and have fun activities.

How to apply:

LIQUIDLOOP values the diversity of its coworkers and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities, and applications from qualified female/diverse candidates are especially encouraged. For further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

To apply for a job with LIQUIDLOOP, please apply in our contact form including:

• cover letter explaining why you want to work with us
• your up-to-date C.V.