Junior Business Analyst (m/f/d) in Quantum Computing Start-Up

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Junior Business Analyst (m/f/d) in Quantum Computing Start-Up, Berlin

Client:

Kipu Quantum

Location:

Berlin, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4eeaf165ceb9

Job Views:

3

Posted:

19.02.2025

Expiry Date:

05.04.2025

Job Description:

Your role

As a Junior Analyst, you will be reporting to the Chief of Staff and play a key role in supporting fundraising efforts, market research, sales development, and strategic, operational, and analytical initiatives. You will work closely with senior leadership, gaining hands-on experience in business operations, stakeholder management, and cross-functional project execution. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to high-level decision-making and strategic initiatives while also providing hands-on experience in running a fast-moving company.

Your responsibilities

• Provide fundraising support by preparing briefing documents and reports for executives, managing the CRM system, and tracking fundraising tasks.
• Provide strategic and analytical support through market research, competitor analysis, KPI tracking, and preparing reports and presentations for decision-making.
• Support projects and initiatives by assisting in cross-functional project management, tracking leadership action items, and structuring strategic initiatives.
• Provide operational and administrative assistance by coordinating steering committees and organizing company-wide processes.
• Support ad-hoc and special projects by addressing urgent business challenges, preparing executive summaries, and contributing to brainstorming and problem-solving sessions.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field or comparable qualifications.
• Ideally first work experience in management consulting or a Deep Tech Startup environment.
• Project Management Skills - ability to analyze complex problems, track and set priorities, follow through and distill information into actionable takeaways.
• Experience in Data Analysis tools like Excel, Data Presentation tools like PowerPoint, Business tools like CRM (Hubspot), and Task Management tools like Jira / Confluence.
• Strong Communication Skills, Structured Thinking and High Attention to Detail.
• Strong Stakeholder Management combined with Discretion & Trustworthiness.
• True Startup mindset; hands-on, driven, resilient. As we are a young venture, we all must wear different hats and contribute to different aspects of the business.
• Excellent command of English is necessary, and German is a big plus.

Contact

Is this you? We hope so!

Are you confident that our mission can’t succeed without YOU on board? Don’t hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German), your salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail? Reach out to Svenja Anderer, our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. We’d love to hear from you!

About us

Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing, with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialize in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, and finance, to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real-world applications.

In December 2023, Kipu Quantum secured €10.5 million in seed funding, led by HV Capital and DTCF (DeepTech & Climate Fonds), with participation from Entrada Ventures, Quantonation, and First Momentum Ventures. This funding will support the development of our hardware-specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.