Associate, People & Culture

Associate, People & Culture

Capitolis is the technology company helping to create safer and more vibrant financial markets by unlocking capital constraints and enabling greater access to more diversified capital and investment opportunities. Rooted in advanced technology and deep financial expertise, Capitolis powers groundbreaking financial solutions that drive growth for global and regional banks – and institutional investors alike.

Founded in 2017, our team brings decades of experience in launching successful startups, technology, and financial services. Capitolis has been recognized on the Inc. 2024 Best in Business list in the Financial Services and Innovation & Technology categories, and honored for the third consecutive year in the 2025 Euromoney Foreign Exchange Awards. The company has been included on CNBC's World's Top Fintech Companies list for the past three years, Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 list in consecutive years and was named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of The World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. American Banker recognized Capitolis among the Best Places to Work in Fintech, and the company was named by Crain's New York Business as one of New York City's Best Places to Work in 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.

Capitolis is looking for an Associate, People & Culture to join our rapidly growing team. This role is the heart of the office overseeing initiatives core to employee experience including community (event planning, volunteer programs, etc.) and benefits administration. This role also serves as the office manager ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly with visitor management and stocked supplies/snacks. The goal of this role is to make the New York office an excellent place to work.

The right candidate will be hardworking, conscientious, and eager to learn and grow in the People & Culture space. The Associate, People & Culture will report to the VP, People & Culture and will be located in our New York City HQ, one block from Grand Central on Bryant Park. This role is 5-days a week in-office.

Responsibilities

• Manage office operations while driving People & Culture initiatives, ensuring a seamless and engaging environment for all employees.
• Plan events and other programs to enable employees to develop meaningful connections in and out of the office
• Understand and educate employees on our benefits programs
• Maintain high standards and proactively solve problems across the office
• Anticipate needs and employ a personalized touch so employees are cared for authentically
• Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and delight employees
• Ensure employees have a smooth experience by supplying food, beverages, and other supplies as needed
• Manage expenses effectively, ensuring alignment with the allocated budget
• Operate as a team player, providing support wherever needed, particularly with coordination tasks
• Over time, grow to take on one or more strategic team initiatives (e.g., revamping onboarding)
• Model Capitolis Values and People Attributes

Requirements

• 0-2 years of experience, with a passion for People & Culture
• Highly organized executor with ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Desire to facilitate beautiful experiences for employees and exhibit deep care
• Strong EQ and situational awareness/wisdom
• Maintains a high standard in identifying problems and proactively solving them
• Goal oriented and able to apply principles to decision-making
• Professional poise to represent Capitolis when welcoming visitors and clients
• A good fit for Capitolis' company culture (Company Values and People Attributes)

The target annual base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $75,000 and is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills. In addition to base salary, the compensation package for this role includes an annual discretionary bonus and company equity. This role is also eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits and perks.

Our Company Values

We operate with a clear set of values that guide us — our way of being, decisions, and actions. These values define who we are, and we are committed to all of them. These values are uniquely ours. If these values — all of them — speak to you, this is an amazing place, but we are not for everyone.

• We lead with purpose, while creating exceptional value
• We pursue big breakthroughs, responsibly
• We learn from the best and are unapologetically independent
• We are obsessed with the future and fanatical about executing today
• We play tough, with heart

Our People Attributes

Our People Attributes are characteristics that describe the DNA of Capitolis employees. They provide a consistent framework to hire, assess, and develop our team against.

• Super Smart: quality thinking and know what good looks like
• Badass: all in, get stuff done, and high standards
• Good Human: collaborative, open-minded, authentic and real, and pursue self-actualization