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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic partnership, operational leadership, and cross-functional alignment, with a strong focus on driving measurable outcomes and managing complex initiatives. Proven ability to communicate effectively at the Board level and influence senior executives while maintaining discretion in sensitive matters.
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Strategic PartnershipOperational LeadershipFinancial ModelingCross-Functional AlignmentBoard-Level Communication
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Hard Skills
Financial ModelingAnalytical SkillsTransaction EvaluationBusiness OperationsPost-Acquisition IntegrationSuccess Metrics DefinitionGovernance FrameworksEnterprise PlanningDecision-Making MechanismsStartup Operations
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthoritySelf-Directed ExecutionDiscretion with Sensitive MattersTrusted Advisor
Industry Keywords
Investment BankingPrivate EquityVenture CapitalM&A AdvisoryHigh-Growth StartupCorporate DevelopmentBoard GovernanceEnterprise-Level ProblemsCross-Company AlignmentComplex Initiatives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as the CEO's strategic partner on enterprise decisions across strategy, finance, operations and organization
- Translate the CEO's top priorities into an enterprise plan with clear owners and drive them to measurable outcomes
- Own Board meeting planning, materials and follow-up with the CEO, CFO, COO and General Counsel
- Own the executive operating cadence and hold leaders to key decisions and commitments
- Design operating mechanisms that close gaps in ownership, decision-making and cross-functional execution
- Set the vision and execution roadmap for new businesses and lead them from concept to launch with full accountability for results
- Lead the operational establishment of new and acquired entities, aligning Legal, Finance, HR, IT, Compliance and Operations
- Own post-acquisition integration and cross-company alignment after close, partnering with Corporate Development on diligence and planning
- Define success metrics and governance for each new business, and transition it to a permanent leader once it runs
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7 to 12+ years of experience across finance, investing, corporate development and business operations
- A first chapter in investment banking, private equity, venture capital or M&A advisory
- Strong modeling, analytical and transaction-evaluation skills
- Hands-on operating experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup, ideally launching, scaling or transforming a business or function
- Experience as a co-founder, GM, head of operations or similar
- Track record of leading complex, ambiguous initiatives from concept to execution
- Experience working directly with senior executives and influencing cross-functional leaders without formal authority
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, including Board-level presentations
- Accountable for strategic, financial and operational outcomes
- Self-directed, turning the CEO’s direction into action with minimal oversight
- Experienced in enterprise-level problems where decisions carry long-term structural consequences
- Trusted advisor to executive teams, with a sustained record of enterprise impact
- Investor-trained operator who has valued businesses and then built them
- Board-ready communicator who frames decisions, trade-offs and recommendations for the CEO, Board and investors
- Discreet with sensitive matters across deals, governance and people
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible PTO
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Pet insurance