Founder's Office Associate

Weekday; India; Remote; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday is seeking a Founder's Office Associate to partner with the founders on high-priority strategic initiatives and business-critical projects. You will own complex, cross-functional problems from inception to execution, translating business priorities into actionable plans with measurable outcomes.

The role offers exposure to strategy, growth, operations, fundraising, and new business opportunities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in management consulting or similar strategic roles.
• Proven ability to translate complex problems into actionable plans.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience working with founders or C-suite leadership preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional initiatives end to end.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritise, and execute strategic initiatives with founders.
• Lead cross-functional projects across strategy, growth, and operations.
• Build dashboards and reports to monitor performance against goals.
• Assist in fundraising materials and investor updates.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure timely execution and accountability.

Skills

Management consulting

Business strategy

Founder's Office

Chief of Staff

Strategic operations

Structured problem solving

Analytical thinking

Execution and ownership

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

B.Tech or IIT dual degree

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 4000000 (ie INR 20 - 40 LPA)

Min Experience: 3+ years
Location: Remote (India), India
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly driven and analytical Founder's Office Associate to work directly with the founders on high-priority strategic initiatives and business-critical projects. This role offers broad exposure to business strategy, growth, operations, fundraising, and new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of complex, cross-functional problems from inception to execution, translating business priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving ambiguous problems, and can operate effectively across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Projects and Business Initiatives

• Work closely with the founders to identify, prioritise, and execute strategic initiatives aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
• Lead special projects across strategy, growth, operations, and new business opportunities.
• Break down complex business challenges into structured problem statements, actionable workstreams, and measurable deliverables.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry assessments to identify growth opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate new initiatives, investment opportunities, and potential business expansions.

2. Business Operations and Execution

• Drive cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business priorities.
• Establish and scale business processes, operating frameworks, and performance-tracking mechanisms across teams.
• Support the development and implementation of objectives and key results (OKRs) to improve organisational focus and accountability.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and drive initiatives that enhance productivity and business performance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve execution challenges and maintain momentum on high-priority projects.

3. Business Analytics and Performance Management

• Track key business metrics, analyse performance trends, and generate actionable insights for the founders.
• Build dashboards, reports, and analytical frameworks to monitor progress against strategic and operational goals.
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations that support business planning and decision-making.
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with relevant teams to develop corrective action plans.

4. Fundraising and Investor Relations Support

• Assist in preparing investor presentations, board materials, business updates, and fundraising documentation.
• Support financial analysis, business performance reporting, and market assessments required for investor discussions.
• Coordinate the preparation of key business metrics and strategic updates for board meetings and investor communications.
• Help ensure that business narratives, performance data, and strategic plans are presented clearly and consistently.

5. Founder's Office and Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic execution partner to the founders, helping translate business priorities into concrete outcomes.
• Serve as a central point of coordination across teams to drive alignment and accountability on critical initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining clarity on priorities, timelines, and expected outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and teams across different functions.
• Demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgement, and discretion when handling sensitive business information.

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 3–6 years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, business strategy, a Founder's Office, Chief of Staff, or a similar strategic operations role.
• Educational Background: B.Tech or a dual degree from a leading Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), preferably IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Roorkee, or Guwahati.
• Structured Problem-Solving: Strong analytical thinking and the ability to break down ambiguous business problems into structured, actionable solutions.
• Business and Financial Analysis: Experience building business cases, financial models, conducting market research, and analysing business performance.
• Execution and Ownership: Proven ability to independently manage projects end to end and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with founders, leadership teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities and limited direction.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience at a leading management consulting firm, such as Bain, McKinsey, or Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
• Subsequent experience in a Founder's Office, Chief of Staff, strategy, or business operations role at a high-growth startup.
• Experience working at a startup backed by prominent venture capital firms or startup accelerators, particularly Y Combinator or Sequoia/Peak XV.
• Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, board reporting, business planning, or new business development.