Founder's Office Associate

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This role is for one of Weekday’s clientsSalary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 20 - 40 LPA) Min Experience: 3+ yearsLocation: Remote (India),

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Experience: 3–6 years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, business strategy, a Founder's Office, Chief of Staff, or a similar strategic operations role.
Educational Background: B.Tech or a dual degree from a leading Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), preferably IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, or Guwahati.
Structured Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and the ability to break down ambiguous business problems into structured, actionable solutions.
Business and Financial Analysis: Experience building business cases, financial models, conducting market research, and analysing business performance.
Execution and Ownership: Proven ability to independently manage projects end to end and deliver measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with founders, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Adaptability: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities and limited direction.

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Work closely with the founders to identify, prioritise, and execute strategic initiatives aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
Lead special projects across strategy, growth, operations, and new business opportunities.
Break down complex business challenges into structured problem statements, actionable workstreams, and measurable deliverables.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate new initiatives, investment opportunities, and potential business expansions.

Drive cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business priorities.
Establish and scale business processes, operating frameworks, and performance-tracking mechanisms across teams.
Support the development and implementation of objectives and key results (OKRs) to improve organisational focus and accountability.
Identify operational inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and drive initiatives that enhance productivity and business performance.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve execution challenges and maintain momentum on high-priority projects.

Track key business metrics, analyse performance trends, and generate actionable insights for the founders.
Build dashboards, reports, and analytical frameworks to monitor progress against strategic and operational goals.
Translate complex data into clear recommendations that support business planning and decision-making.
Identify performance gaps and collaborate with relevant teams to develop corrective action plans.

Assist in preparing investor presentations, board materials, business updates, and fundraising documentation.
Support financial analysis, business performance reporting, and market assessments required for investor discussions.
Coordinate the preparation of key business metrics and strategic updates for board meetings and investor communications.
Help ensure that business narratives, performance data, and strategic plans are presented clearly and consistently.

Act as a strategic execution partner to the founders, helping translate business priorities into concrete outcomes.
Serve as a central point of coordination across teams to drive alignment and accountability on critical initiatives.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clarity on priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and teams across different functions.
Demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgement, and discretion when handling sensitive business information.

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Prior experience at a leading management consulting firm, such as Bain, McKinsey, or Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Subsequent experience in a Founder's Office, Chief of Staff, strategy, or business operations role at a high-growth startup.
Experience working at a startup backed by prominent venture capital firms or startup accelerators, particularly Y Combinator or Sequoia/Peak XV.
Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, board reporting, business planning, or new business development.