Key Responsibilities:

- Work directly with the Founder's Office to plan, execute, and track strategic initiatives and special projects across global markets.

- Conduct in-depth market research, competition benchmarking, and trend forecasting to identify high-growth opportunities.

- Create and present strategy decks, board-level reports, and performance dashboards using data-driven insights.

- Evaluate and build business cases for new products, partnerships, and revenue streams (study abroad, finance, accommodation, insurance, and tech initiatives).

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Admissions, Finance, Product, Tech) to ensure flawless project execution.

- Build and automate reporting models, KPIs, and performance scorecards using Excel, Power BI, or AI tools.

- Participate in leadership reviews and contribute to strategic decision-making.

- Serve as a change agent to drive innovation, process excellence, and operational discipline across business verticals.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Education:

- MBA / PGDM from a Tier-1 B-School (IIM, ISB, XLRI, SPJIMR, etc.) OR B.Tech / M.Tech from IIT / Top Engineering Colleges with strong business orientation.

Experience: 0-3 years (including internships) in consulting, analytics, or high-growth startup environments preferred.

Key Skills:

- Strategic thinking & structured problem solving

- Strong analytical and quantitative ability

- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI / Tableau skills

- Familiarity with AI / automation tools (ChatGPT, Notion AI, Zapier, etc.)

- Excellent communication & executive presence

- Project ownership mindset and multi-tasking ability

- Entrepreneurial attitude with high adaptability and resilience

Core Competencies:

- Founder's Mindset: Bias for action, ownership, and speed.

- Strategic Acumen: Ability to connect market insights to business outcomes.

- Execution Excellence: Get things done with precision and accountability.

- Learning Agility: Ability to operate in ambiguity and learn fast.

- Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence outcomes.

- Innovation Orientation: Use technology and AI to simplify processes and improve efficiency.

Role Evolution & Growth Path:

0-6 months: Management Trainee - Founder's Office | Strategic Projects, Research, Business Ops | Build execution capability and business understanding

6-12 months: Associate - Strategy & Growth | Market Expansion, Business Analysis, Leadership Projects | Own independent projects and drive measurable impact

Post Program: Manager / Lead Role | Chosen Function (Strategy / Operations / Product / Country Office) | Step into an independent business leadership position

Why Join MetaApply's Founder's Office:

- Direct exposure to founder-level decision-making in a fast-growing global edtech startup.

- Opportunity to work across multiple international markets (India, UAE, LATAM, Africa).

- Hands-on mentorship from the Founder & Leadership Team.

- Fast-track career progression with real accountability and ownership.

- A culture that rewards curiosity, courage, and creativity.

Location & Duration:

Base Location: Noida / Ajman / Hybrid (depending on project)

Duration: 12 months (Full-time program)

Post-Program Role: Permanent leadership role based on performance.