Senior Associate (Endeavor)

Endeavor is the leading global community of High-Impact Entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Present in 45+ markets around the world, our 2,900+ entrepreneurs rely on Endeavor’s unparalleled network of peers and mentors to solve their toughest challenges. Portfolio companies include Checkout.com (UAE), Carsome (Malaysia), and Rappi (Colombia).

Endeavor’s core belief is that entrepreneurs are the single best way to transform economies around the world: with the right community, mentorship, and investment, these individuals form the building blocks for thriving, dynamic economies in emerging markets around the world.

• Read more about how we support Endeavor Entrepreneurs around the world - from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur, Mexico City to Dubai.
• About how we plan to advance the Multiplier Effect by helping entrepreneurs grow faster, think bigger, and give back to their communities as they inspire, mentor, and invest in others.
• And about our rules-based, co-investment venture capital fund with $540M+ AUM across four funds, Endeavor Catalyst.
  
  

As a Senior Associate, you'll work alongside some of the country's most ambitious founders and play a key role in helping build Ukraine's next generation of globally successful technology companies.

This is a highly cross-functional role combining company selection, entrepreneur success, relationship management, and ecosystem development. You'll work closely with founders throughout their Endeavor journey — from identifying high-potential scale-ups to helping entrepreneurs unlock new growth opportunities through Endeavor's global network.

If you're excited by fast-growing businesses, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to help founders build globally significant companies, we'd love to meet you.

About You

• 3–5+ years of experience in consulting, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, strategy, entrepreneurial ecosystem, or scale-up environments
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand different business models, industries, and growth challenges
• Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with founders, executives, investors, or senior stakeholders
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Passion for entrepreneurship and Ukraine's technology ecosystem
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in Ukrainian and English
• High level of ownership, curiosity, and initiative
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  
  

What You Will Do

Company Selection & Evaluation (40%)

• Identify and assess high-potential Ukrainian technology companies for Endeavor's selection pipeline
• Analyze business models, markets, competitive positioning, and growth potential
• Conduct company research and support due diligence during the selection process
• Prepare company profiles and briefing materials for Local and International Selection Panels
• Build and maintain a high-quality pipeline of prospective Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
  
  

Entrepreneur Success & Relationship Management (40%)

• Build trusted relationships with Endeavor Entrepreneurs and support them throughout their journey
• Proactively identify opportunities where Endeavor can create value
• Coordinate introductions to mentors, investors, founders, and ecosystem partners across Endeavor's global network
• Support founders in addressing strategic challenges related to fundraising, market expansion, partnerships, talent, and business growth.
• Track entrepreneur engagement and help ensure an outstanding founder experience
  
  

Ecosystem Development & Special Projects (20%)

• Build relationships across Ukraine's entrepreneurial ecosystem with founders, investors, mentors, and partners
• Support community events, founder gatherings, and ecosystem initiatives
• Collaborate with Endeavor teams across the global network
• Contribute to research, ecosystem reports, fundraising initiatives, and special projects
• Represent Endeavor at ecosystem events when appropriate
  
  

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work alongside the founders building Ukraine's next generation of globally successful technology companies.
• Direct exposure to exceptional founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders
• Access to Endeavor's global network spanning 45+ countries
• International learning and networking opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and investors
• Flexible hybrid work model in Kyiv
• Medical insurance, 24 days of annual leave, and performance-based bonuses
• A mission-driven team working to accelerate Ukraine's entrepreneurial ecosystem