Operations Executive (Intern)

Prelude is on a mission to transform how companies onboard and authenticate users. We help businesses verify their users with greater efficiency, less friction, and stronger security — ultimately increasing conversion rates and reducing costs.
Our flagship product focuses on authentication, enabling companies to send OTP codes with the best price-to-conversion ratio available. We do this by dynamically selecting the most effective delivery channel (e.g. SMS via the optimal carrier vs. WhatsApp), while actively blocking costly spam and fraud attempts that traditional providers often miss.
Founded just two years ago, Prelude has already achieved healthy financials and strong product-market fit. But authentication is only the beginning. With a pipeline of bold, market-defining ideas, we’re building the platform for trust at scale — and we’re excited to shape the future of onboarding and user verification with you.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive compensation package

• Hybrid working style: 4 days at the office and 1 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)

• 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.

• 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.