Upaz - Executive Assistant to CEO - Founders Office

Role: Founders Office

Location: Lucknow

About Upaz:

UPAZ is a Farmer First approach agri-fintech team working on a panchayat-level Community Commerce & Financing model enabling B2C delivery of financial and agriculture related services and products to smallholder farmers right at their doorstep.

Upaz is part of the financial inclusion lab at IIM Ahmedabad and the winner of the Social Alpha Agritech Challenge. Upaz is funded by July Ventures, IIM Ahmedabad, Mr. Kapil Mehan (ex MD of Tata Chemicals, ex CEO of Coromandel International Limited, ex Group CEO Zuari Agrochemicals), Mr.. Devrajan Nathan (Founder of Arya. ag) and others

We firmly believe that serving smallholder farmers in India presents one of the greatest opportunities for scale and impact in both agricultural and financial inclusion today. For future information please visit: Grey Matter Technologies Pvt Ltd. | Agro Fintech | India

About the role:

- As an Executive Assistant to the CEO with excellent research skills, good written and verbal communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, your job profile would encompass a range of responsibilities. Here's an outline of what your role may entail:

- Research and Analysis: Your strong research skills will be essential in gathering and analyzing data on various topics, including market trends, competitors, industry news, and potential business opportunities. You'll prepare reports and summaries to keep the CEO informed and assist in decision-making processes.

- Communication and Correspondence: You'll be responsible for drafting and proofreading various written materials, including emails, proposals, and presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be necessary for effective communication with internal teams, external stakeholders, and investors.

- Data Management and Analysis: Your proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets will be instrumental in managing and analyzing data relevant to the CEO's activities. You may be required to create spreadsheets, maintain databases, and generate reports or visualizations to support strategic decision-making.

- Coordination and Collaboration: You'll act as a liaison between the CEO and other departments, coordinating meetings, gathering updates, and facilitating communication. You may assist in project management, ensuring timely completion of tasks, and following up on action items.

- Investor Relations: In collaboration with the CEO, you'll be involved in maintaining relationships with investors. This may include preparing investor presentations, organizing investor meetings, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports or documents required for fundraising or shareholder communication

- Overall, as an Executive Assistant to the CEO, your role will be diverse and require multitasking, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. You'll play a crucial role in supporting the CEO's day-to-day activities, ensuring smooth communication, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications:

- Excellent research skills ; have genuine interest in going deep into any subject matter and not settle with superficial research

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Proficiency in Word, Excel/GoogleSheets, and PowerPoint.

- Education: MBA, Btech, CA preferred

Compensation:

- Based on experience and skills Upaz offer the best salary with attractive ESOPs