Business Development Associate (Entry-Level)

Looking for More Than Just Another Entry-Level Job?
Forget being another cog in a corporate machine. At Jeff, we're still small enough that every single person directly contributes to our success. As a Business Development Associate, you'll get thrown into the deep end from day one - working directly with our leadership team and developing skills that would take years to acquire at larger companies.

No getting coffee or similar “low value” work here. You'll be driving our expansion into emerging markets, developing expertise in business strategy, market analysis, negotiation, data analytics, and partner management simultaneously. If you're a second/last year student or graduate who wants to compress 5+ years of career development into one high-intensity role, this is your chance to build an exceptional foundation for your future.

Jeff is a fintech startup addressing a critical global challenge: 2 billion people worldwide have little to no access to financial products. We build financial product comparison marketplaces that connect consumers and financial service providers using digital footprint data.

In this role, you will:

• Become a market expert for new regions like Colombia, India, Peru, and other emerging markets
• Lead comprehensive competitor analysis to identify new opportunities
• Create and manage accounts across platforms to discover business potential
• Analyze data daily to drive strategic decisions and track performance in new markets
• Execute end-to-end partner outreach, from LinkedIn prospecting to securing meetings
• Own partner relationships and guide them from first conversation to generating tens of thousands in monthly revenue
• Propose and implement product changes based on market needs, overseeing the process from idea to launch
• Conduct new market research, from initial macro analysis to partner engagement strategies
  
  
  
  
  

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be a 2nd or final-year student, or a recent graduate
• Work experience is not required; relevant internships are a plus
• Must demonstrate a strong willingness to prove yourself and grow professionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  
  
  
  
  

What You'll Bring:

• AI-first mindset: Enthusiasm for leveraging artificial intelligence tools and approaches
• Full ownership mentality: You deliver results consistently and take complete responsibility for your work, going beyond the minimum requirements
• Growth orientation: Strong desire to develop both personally and professionally
• Analytical thinking: Ability to understand data and extract actionable insights
• Proactive approach: Self-starter mentality with the drive to identify opportunities without direction
• Adaptability: Comfort with rapidly changing priorities in a dynamic startup environment
• Excellent communication: Skills to effectively engage with partners and internal stakeholders
  
  
  
  
  

Why This Role Will Accelerate Your Career:

• Skill portfolio expansion: Develop expertise across business development, market analysis, data analytics, and relationship management simultaneously
• Leadership exposure: Work directly with founders and executives, gaining insights typically reserved for senior roles
• Global business acumen: Build international experience across emerging markets that will set you apart from peers
• Rapid career progression: Take on increasing responsibility based on performance, not tenure
• Entrepreneurial mindset: Develop the strategic thinking and execution skills needed to launch your own ventures in the future
  
  
  
  
  

Our Values:

• Walk the talk: We not only understand what to do but are able to execute it
• Integrity: We are reliable, trustworthy, and accountable professionals who respect each other
• 10x Mentality: We tackle massive markets with bold ambition and solutions
• Action over perfection: We make informed decisions quickly and iterate as we go
• Always be solving, always be building: We are problem solvers, not just problem finders
• Own it: We take full responsibility for our work and ensure everything possible is done to deliver outcomes
  
  
  
  
  

Since launching in Vietnam in 2020, we've:

• Grown to a 40+ person team across 6 countries
• Helped 9 million customers compare tens of millions of financial products
• Raised close to $5 Million from reputable investors
• Grown from 0 to 8-digit annual revenue
• Recognised as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe by Financial Times and Statista (#27 in Ft 1000)
• Been recognized by Sifted as the fastest growing startup in the region
• Been named a Top 3 fastest growing tech company in Central Europe by Deloitte
  
  
  
  
  

If you're excited about this opportunity and ready to help us expand into new markets while growing professionally, we want to hear from you!

On top of the salary, we offer:

• Performance-based bonus evaluated every 6 months
• Equipment of your preference
• Opportunity to join Employee Stock Option Plan & earn performance bonuses after successful probation
• Vacation policy that fully covers annual leave and National holidays in line with your residence country’s standards
• Knowledgeable, driven and truly experienced team
• Modern and cozy office in the very center of Riga, Spikeri - the very heart of Latvian startup ecosystem
• A hybrid approach to work - you can spend 2 days at home per week after probation
• Team building events, both remotely and in-office
• Health insurance after the probation
• High energy - as a growing startup, no day is the same
• Unlimited growth - as the company grows, you grow with us!