Founders' Associate - Strategic Projects Intern

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and growth initiatives by identifying expansion opportunities and creating go-to-market plans.
• Conduct market analyses, financial modeling, and business opportunity assessments to inform leadership decisions.
• Lead strategic 0-to-1 initiatives, such as launching partner programs or coordinating new market operational launches.
• Audit and redesign critical internal processes to improve organizational efficiency.
• Support the CEO and Executive Committee on top business priorities, including corporate governance and board materials.

Requirements

• Final-year student (Bac+5 / Master's degree) from a top business or engineering school.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and market sizing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Ability to work on-site in Paris for a 6-month internship starting in September 2026.
• High level of motivation to work in the cybersecurity industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in business case development or cross-functional project management.
• A "doer" mindset with a willingness to execute tasks across various business functions.
• High standards for performance and a passion for fast-growing startup environments.

Benefits

• Direct exposure to the Founders and Executive Committee from day one.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that shape the company's trajectory.
• Collaborative work environment in a modern office located in the heart of Paris (République / Canal Saint-Martin).
• Experience working in a financially healthy, rapidly scaling company.

About the Company

Riot Security is a product-first cybersecurity company on a mission to transform cybersecurity culture. We provide a platform that delivers engaging, chat-based training and simulated phishing attacks to help employees stay safe. Backed by Y Combinator and other leading investors, we protect over 2,000,000 employees across 2,000+ companies worldwide.