Executive Business Partner, Mercury
$110.2-153k
US Salary dependent on location. CAN 115,700 - 144,600 + Equity
Banking services for startups and small businesses
Job no longer available
Banking services for startups and small businesses
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$110.2-153k
US Salary dependent on location. CAN 115,700 - 144,600 + Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make scaling tech companies simpler with a personalized banking stack for startups, and power the next generation of companies that will shape the American industry.
Role
Who you are
- Have experience supporting C-suite executives at a high-growth, technology startup
- Be an active listener who indexes high on patience, attention, and empathy
- Be dependable, discrete, incredibly organized with superb attention to detail and a strong ability to execute
- Have excellent time management skills with the ability to quickly shift tasks and priorities as needed
- Have a knack for working across various roles and teams in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment while remaining flexible, proactive and resourceful
- Be able to communicate, perform, and react well under pressure or through ambiguity
- Enjoy optimizing processes to make them more efficient
- Be adept at handling sensitive information and situations with care and confidence
- Proactively anticipate and respond to the needs of others
- Have diverse interests and enjoy learning about other peoples’ interests
- Have a sense of humor (doesn’t have to be a good one)
What the job involves
- Executive Business Partner to the CEO is a high visibility role managing complex schedules and acting as a gatekeeper to ensure the CEO’s efficiency and focus on core objectives
- You will also drive efficiencies always looking for ways to proactively get in front of challenges
- We are looking for someone who is unafraid to try new things, embrace new ideas, and who welcomes suggestions for how we can iterate on our processes
- Oversee complex calendar management and scheduling
- Operate with the utmost trust and maintain strict confidentiality
- Manage the CEO’s inbox: filter, forward, highlight or respond accordingly
- Manage, assess and predict the day-to-day needs of the CEO to ensure they are prepared and organized for all internal and external meetings and events
- Make recommendations for time management, prioritization, delegation, and organization
- Escalate and track customer issues that come directly to the CEO as appropriate
- Liaise with Board members and external executive offices
- Assist with ad hoc projects, events, onsites (virtual and in-person) and travel arrangements as needed
- Work as part of the Executive Assistant team to consistently uplevel the EA function
Our take
Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.
Mercury delivers on this vision by automating business payment processes, offering FDIC-insured accounts, and providing full API access, empowering entrepreneurs with greater control and efficiency. This approach stands in stark contrast to traditional startup banking, which often burdens young businesses with high fees and limited functionality.
By prioritizing user experience and offering a free service tier, Mercury has attracted over 200,000 businesses and achieved a $3.5B valuation as of 2025. As a rising unicorn in the stagnant world of startup banking, mercury is backed by substantial funding and poised for continued growth, constantly adding new features and expanding its team to further disrupt the industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Mar 2025
$300m
SERIES C
Jul 2021
$120m
SERIES B
Total funding: $450.9m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, & vision
- 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
- $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
- Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
- Annual $1K learning & development budget
- Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
- Weekly $100 food budget
- Monthly $100 wellness budget
- Monthly $50 cellphone reimbursement
- Pet-friendly offices with free tea and beverages, plus lunch and snacks
- Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
- Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401K/RRSP)
- Inclusive fertility, hormonal health, and family-forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jason Zhang
(Co-Founder & COO)Jason graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before spending over 4 years at Heyzap in Business Development.
Immad Akhund
(Co-Founder & CEO)Immad graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Masters in Computer Science. He then worked as a Software Developer at Aquila and Bloomberg. He also founded Clickpass and Heyzap, and was a Part-time Partner at Y Combinator.
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