Strategic Executive Assistant

Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical, business-savvy, and execution-focused Strategic Executive Assistant (EA) to work directly with the Founder/CEO. This role goes beyond traditional EA responsibilities acting as a thought partner, strategist, and operator supporting high-stakes decision-making, business planning, and execution of go-to-market (GTM) strategies. The Strategic EA will bridge leadership vision with structured execution, ensuring business initiatives are thoroughly evaluated, operationally feasible, and aligned with the companys mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Planning & Analysis:

- Draft, refine, and evaluate business plans and business models across multiple ventures.

- Perform financial modelling, competitor benchmarking, and market sizing.

- Prepare board-level decks, investor notes, and business case justifications.

- Identify risks, opportunities, and scalability levers in new initiatives.

Go-to-Market Strategy:

- Research target markets, customer segments, and distribution channels.

- Build GTM strategies including positioning, pricing, and channel mix.

- Evaluate partnerships, alliances, and strategic opportunities for growth.

- Track KPIs post-launch and refine execution plans.

Executive Partnership:

- Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO - anticipating needs, analysing scenarios, and providing actionable insights.

- Translate high-level ideas into structured execution roadmaps.

- Support decision-making by consolidating complex information into crisp briefs.

Stakeholder & Project Management:

- Coordinate with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment on priorities.

- Manage key investor, partner, and government liaison communications.

- Drive strategic projects end-to-end with accountability for outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills:

- MBA / CA / CFA or equivalent background in business, strategy, or finance.

- 48 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or startup strategy roles.

- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills (Excel, Notion, dashboards).

- Ability to build and critique business models and GTM strategies.

- Excellent communication able to draft board-ready documents and presentations.

- Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resourceful, and comfortable in ambiguity.

- Strong project management and stakeholder management abilities.

Traits We Value:

- Strategic thinker + doer: can zoom out to big picture, then zoom in to execution.

- Intellectual curiosity with hunger to learn across industries.

- High integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness - capable of handling sensitive information.

- Resilient under pressure with exceptional problem-solving ability.