AI-Driven Operations Lead — Partner Enablement

Location: London (Hybrid — 1-3 days/week near Paddington) Type: Full-time Compensation: £30,000–£40,000 base Reports to: Founder & Managing Partner About Thunder Thunder is a tech-enabled investment bank with a founder-first philosophy. We help growth-stage, founder-led technology companies navigate capital strategy — equity, debt, and M&A — by combining senior operator expertise with modern systems, automation, and AI.

Partners at Thunder are former founders, operators, and senior advisors. Our job as a firm is to maximize their leverage — giving them the infrastructure, workflows, and tools needed to focus on what matters most: relationships, strategy, and closing outcomes. Thunder is an AI-first organization . We actively deploy modern AI tools, no-code automation, and CRM systems to replace manual work, increase reliability, and raise the operating standard of professional services.

The Role We are hiring an AI-Driven Operations Associate — Partner Enablement to act as the operational backbone for our partner team. This is not a client execution role and not a traditional admin role . Your mission is to dramatically increase partner capacity by: Running a clean operating cadence Owning CRM and follow-up reliability Automating repetitive work Ensuring partners are always prepared, on-track, and supported You’ll work directly with the Founder and partners, sitting at the intersection of operations, automation, and entrepreneurship .

This role mirrors the internal enablement function that has historically driven Thunder’s partner productivity and deal velocity. This role is ideal for someone early in their career (1–3 years of experience) who is highly organized, systems-minded, and excited by using AI and automation to scale human judgment. What You’ll Own Partner Enablement & Operating Cadence Keep partners on track with leads, follow-ups, meetings, and relationship touchpoints Ensure partners are fully prepared for investor meetings, podcasts, events, and key conversations Track partner activity, progress, and key operating metrics Coordinate gifting, thank-yous, introductions, and relationship maintenance Maintain high standards across calendars, task systems, and priorities CRM, Systems & Automation (Core to the Role) Own CRM hygiene, pipeline visibility, and follow-up reliability Build and maintain automations using tools like Make.

com , Zapier, Clickup, Hubsport, Fireflies, Slack and AI agents Actively use AI tools (OpenAI, Gemini, Fireflies, Google AI Studio, etc.) to: Summarize meetings Generate briefs and follow-ups Reduce manual coordination work Improve dashboards, reporting, and internal visibility across partners and leadership Continuously identify and ship improvements that remove friction from partner workflows Marketing, Content & Events Support Support partner participation in podcasts, content, and thought leadership Help coordinate partner-led dinners, events, and small gatherings Track content production workflows and deadlines Assist with light research and prep for speaking engagements Finance & Internal Operations Assist with invoicing and billing coordination Maintain accurate internal documentation and records Support internal reporting and operational hygiene Who We’re Looking For Must-Haves 1–3+ years of experience in operations, coordination, startups, consulting, or similar roles Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfort learning and adopting new tools quickly High ownership mindset — you notice gaps and fix them Nice-to-Haves Experience with Hub.

Spot or similar CRMs Exposure to automation tools or workflow building Experience in startups, VC, consulting, or finance-adjacent environments Strong interest in AI, no-code tools, and process optimization Mindset & Culture Fit This role is for someone who: Enjoys building systems , not just following them Has high agency and an entrepreneurial mindset Wants exposure to founders, investors, and company builders Is early in their career and exploring alternatives to traditional banking or consulting paths Is curious, ambitious, and excited by modern ways of working There is no direct partner track.

However, Thunder invests heavily in developing talent. Team members who spend 3–4 years here gain rare exposure to entrepreneurship, capital strategy, and founder decision-making — including mentorship and long-term support for those who choose to build companies of their own. Working Model & Benefits Hybrid working (1–3 days/week in London, near Paddington) Flexible working hours Hands-on access to cutting-edge AI tools and training Direct mentorship from experienced founders and operators Rapid responsibility growth for high performers Why This Role Is Different You won’t be a cog in a machine.

You’ll help build the machine — using AI, automation, and smart systems — while learning directly from people who have built, exited, and invested in companies. If you’re excited by leverage, systems, and modern operations — this role will stretch you in exactly the right ways.