Founder's Associate (Japanese Speaking)

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-priority projects in the APAC region: Take full ownership of key projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with company goals.

• Business development support: Assist the CEO & country managers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities such as partnerships, market expansions, and product innovations.

• Develop a deep understanding of the business: Engage with all aspects of the company, from user acquisition to product development, to gain a comprehensive view of how the business operates.

• Facilitate cross-departmental coordination: Ensure smooth communication and alignment between internal teams on objectives, timelines, and resource needs.

• Optimise operational efficiency: Identify and implement strategies to enhance productivity and streamline processes.

What You’ll Bring

• You have experience in project management, operations, user acquisition, business development or business strategy roles.

• You can lead and execute projects independently, ensuring they align with strategic objectives.

• Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of business operations, product development, and user acquisition.

• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across departments and with the leadership team.

• Analytical mindset: Able to extract insights from data and make strategic decisions based on business intelligence.

• Fluent in English & Japanese.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You are passionate about researching projects, going deep into new stuff and starting to implement hands-on with cross-functional teams.

• You have a no job is too big or too small mindset. Do what it takes to get things done.

• You think strategically and understand how every decision impacts the broader business.

• You’re a proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges and navigates them independently.

• You approach your work with an entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of projects as if they were your own.

Why Almedia?

• Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.

• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.

• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.

• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.