Operations Executive (Intern)

About Prelude

Prelude's mission is to enable companies to authenticate their users - at scale - with higher conversion rates and at a lower cost than the market currently offers. Through our platform, customers are able to send OTP codes to their users with the best price to conversion rate ratio available in their current context by selecting the most appropriate channel (SMS via a given carrier vs WhatsApp for example), while preventing costly spam attacks that traditional providers tend to let pass through.

Although Prelude was founded a year ago, we already have healthy financials and excellent product-market fit. We have a lot of market-shaking ideas and we look forward to implement them with you.

We want to build a world-class product and we believe that the way to achieve this is to combine great product design with meticulous engineering. Once we've achieved our goal of providing the best way to send OTP codes to any phone number, we'll be exploring other verticals such as large-scale session management and phone number suggestions, and you could be a key part of these new projects.

The Team

The Prelude team started with four former Zenly team members, a social network acquired by Snapchat in 2017. We created Prelude in response to a problem we had there: the current SMS authentication offering is too expensive, of poor quality and offers little to no protection against spam. We believe that having a small team of committed and skilled people with a flat hierarchical organization is the best way to build a tech company. It forces us to focus on what matters and only on what matters: delivering value to our customers. We also believe that at our current stage, we need to be face-to-face in our offices in Paris so that ideas can flow freely and collaboration is spontaneous.

About the Role

The Operations Executive (Intern) will assist in various operational and procurement tasks. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and develop skills in operations management.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assisting on Procurement Tasks:

  • Support the procurement team in sourcing and evaluating suppliers.

  • Assist in the preparation of purchase orders and procurement documents.

  • Conduct market research to identify cost-effective procurement solutions.

• General Operational Tasks:

  • Support daily operational activities to ensure smooth business operations.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.

  • Coordinate with different departments to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

  • Help in monitoring and analyzing operational performance to identify areas for improvement.

  • Assist in the preparation of operational reports and presentations.

  • Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks and projects.

  • Support the organization and coordination of company events and activities.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Fluency in English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in procurement and operations management.

• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Opportunity to develop professional skills and build a network.

• Internship compensation and potential for future employment opportunities.

Attributes 👤

• Autonomous, proactive, and an excellent collaborator.

• Eager to contribute to a meaningful venture.

• Open-minded, keen on learning, and values feedback.

• Thrives in a dynamic, startup environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package

• Hybrid working style: 3 days at the office and 2 day at home, with 4 weeks of remote per year.

• We will provide you with the gear you need for your role (a laptop and a phone, for on-call rotations)

• An annual offsite in a great location (last one was at Biscarrosse)

Process :

• Call with the VP of Operations

• Meeting in person with our Account Executive

• Call with one of the Co-founders

• A visit to our offices in the 1st Arrondissement to meet our Team.

We don't expect you to ace all these stages, we will evaluate your creativity and how you approach difficult problems. You should consider applying even if you don't meet all the criteria.