What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Strategy position at Drip Capital?
About Drip Capital
Drip Capital is a high-growth FinTech focused on the $5T global SME cross-border trade industry. We offer multiple, innovative trade financing products targeted towards SMEs in developing markets, providing rapidly growing SMEs quick and easy access to finance. With a focus on technology, our vision is to eliminate the hassle of paperwork and bureaucracy and create a seamless borrowing experience for its customers.
Our team comprises talent from top-tier institutions including Wharton, Stanford, and IITs with years of experience at companies like Google, Amazon, Standard Chartered, Blackrock, and Yahoo. We are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors - Sequoia, Wing, Accel, and Y Combinator. We are a global company headquartered in Silicon Valley along with offices in India and Mexico.
Role specifications
As a member of the CEO’s office, this person will be work closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and the larger leadership team to drive operations and strategic objectives within the organization. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization will be critical to success in this role.
Responsibilities include:
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Support CEO’s office with insights and analytics to drive identification and execution of strategic initiatives
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Lead or support special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO’s office, often requiring cross-functional collaboration and coordination
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Establish and track progress against key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for strategic goals
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Working closely with the CEO’s office on all communication to investors and board members`
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Identify potential risks and opportunities for the organization and for key initiatives and work with the CEO’s office and leadership team to develop mitigation plans
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Work closely with Finance and Leadership team to drive cost management strategies
What we're looking for:
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Strong analytical skills including excel and SQL
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Excellent storyboarding and presentation skills
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Solving real problems with first principles approach
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Hands-on analytical skills for driving internal decision-making
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Combining planning with action to achieve set goals
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Exceptional communication and influencing skills with focus on clarity and conciseness
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias towards execution
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Humble, open to feedback and collaborative
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