Founder's Office - Strategy & Operations Associate
Location
Gurgaon | India
Job description
Background:
Zamp is a well-funded, B2B focused fintech startup, backed by some of the world's leading investors. We have a bold vision to reimagine the future of global business banking and treasury, using AI and the latest innovations in technology.
Imagine if business banking was seamless and magical - for a small startup in one country to a multinational across the world. Imagine if there was an elegant way to solve for the myriad of challenges that a CFO and the Finance team face today e.g:
- Seamless and real-time data across multiple partners - for banking, payments, investments, debt, fx
- Optimizing yield on cash, while ensuring safety
- Optimizing working capital and cash conversion cycles
- Reducing manual work needed for reconciliation, insights, analytics and planning
- Access to real-time company-wide data for optimal decision making
It's a massive problem.. It's a massive space.. What if we could build products and solutions to solve these problems for companies across the world. We are doing exactly that. Our current customers are global. Our aspiration is global. We are on a mission to make business banking and finance magical! We are leveraging AI and the latest technology and building a global-best product. Join us in our rocketship journey!
Our Investors and Founder:
We raised :$22Mn in our seed funding round from Sequoia Capital and prominent angel investors such as Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber), Tony Xu (CEO, Doordash), Marcelo Claure (ex-CEO, Softbank International) - full list of investors here.
Our founder is Amit Jain. Amit was a Managing Director at Sequoia Capital in Singapore prior to starting Zamp. Prior to Sequoia, Amit was Head of Asia Pacific for Uber. Prior to Uber, Amit was in the US for :17 years across McKinsey, TPG Capital, and as President of Rent.com.
Life is good:
- Competitive salaries and stock options (with a huge upside)
- Working with the very best.. Seriously, not kidding
- Diverse and Inclusive workspace
- An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees, spouse and children
- You can choose to come to office empty handed, leave your gadgetry needs on us
- Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life
- We celebrate, when we feel like - for small wins, large wins or just to feel good
- Learning and upskilling opportunities
- Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel like home
Why join us
You have a unique opportunity to be part of an early team that is out to change the world. We work hard, have huge aspirations, are determined, are looking to make our mark in the world and have fun along the way.
We believe in open communication, transparency, a non-hierarchical organization, the best ideas winning, empowering builders to build, open debate of ideas.. And all this, built on a strong foundation of honesty, integrity, respect, diversity and inclusion.
You will be part of the early team, work with the founding team members directly with an open canvas to paint. We hustle, we work hard, and we aim to deliver the best products and experience to our customers. We have a large ambition, are eager to change the world, and are just getting started in our journey. We are looking for rockstars to join our team on this rocket-ship journey!
Job Description - We are seeking an ambitious and versatile professional to join our team as a key member of the Founder's Office. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Founder, gaining a front-row seat to the entire business and contributing to various initiatives and projects across different departments, including strategy, operations, finance, analytics, and more.
- This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the company's trajectory and driving strategic initiatives that contribute to the company's growth and success. You'll solve a variety of problems and move the needle, helping Zamp move forward!
Responsibilites
- Work closely with the Founder to support various strategic initiatives and projects
- Owning responsibilities across domains such as strategy, marketing, operations, and partnerships to unlock opportunities for Zamp
- Working on critical projects which are essential for the growth of the business.. Sample projects could include:
- Strategic Partnerships and Alliances: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances that align with the company's goals and vision
- Innovation and New Initiatives: Drive innovation and new initiatives within the organization
- Investor Relations and Fundraising: Assist in managing investor relations and fundraising activities and working closely with the Founder
- Global Expansion and Market Entry: Support the Founder in exploring and executing global expansion strategies, including market entry into new countries and regions, assessing regulatory landscapes and market opportunities, and overseeing successful market entry initiatives
- Talent Acquisition and Development: Contribute to talent acquisition and development initiatives, participating in the recruitment process for key roles
- Customer Experience and Satisfaction: Prioritize customer experience and satisfaction, working closely with the customer service and product teams to understand customer needs and feedback, and implementing strategies to enhance the overall customer experience and build strong customer relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant experience working in a management/strategy/consulting domain or in a fast-paced startup environment
- Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics. An MBA is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
- A proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results
Good to have:
- You are an entrepreneur at heart, i.e you are not only excited about startups but also really understand what it is like to work in one
- You are excited to learn new things and do not shy away from going above and beyond the traditional growth paths. You have strong communication skills
- You can quickly adapt to the changing environment and are quick to pick up new skills if required to get the job done
- You have the ability to break down a problem into smaller chunks and the ability to balance between the big picture and tactical activities
We are always excited to have people who love building products from scratch and are self-starters, hustlers and curious to learn. If you are passionate about working in a high-paced startup, with amazing learning, empowerment, and growth potential, we would love to hear from you!
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