Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with the CEO to understand, review, and support the company’s strategic goals and priorities – as they fit with the company’s vision and mission.
Identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities, and develop work plans to drive their successful execution, in part by ensuring effective team alignment, buy-in, and ownership.
Develop and implement operational processes, systems, and structures including OKRs to build on the company’s foundation to better effect scale and growth.
Coordinate and manage cross-functional projects and initiatives, working closely with other members of the leadership team and key stakeholders.
Help manage the CEO’s time and priorities, ensuring that the CEO is working on the most important items for the company.
Help complete priority items for the CEO to an appropriate level of quality.
Keep the CEO accountable for commitments, while helping keep reports accountable for results.
Act as a key liaison between the CEO and other members of the leadership team, facilitating

communication and coordination.
Act as a key advisor, thought-partner, and honest critic to the CEO, providing strategic guidance and support on a wide range of issues.
Support the CEO, Head of Finance, and other key stakeholders and company leaders in collating data and analysis into reports, documents, and presentations (e.g. for board meetings).
Help manage the company’s external relationships, including with investors, partners, customers, and other stakeholders (including by collating reports and analysis from department heads and generating reports, documents, and presentations).
Help to identify and recruit key talent to support the company’s growth and success.

The profile we’re likely to hire:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business, finance, or engineering; MBA preferred
At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in an early stage startup or high-growth environment (or as a management consultant)
Experience in the e-commerce, retail, FMCG sectors a plus (especially in emerging markets)
Proven track record of success in driving strategic growth, operations, and execution
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and prioritize key initiatives and opportunities
Strong data analysis skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others
High level of organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
Experience living with emerging markets and economies in general