Chief of Staff/Corporate Strategy - IIM/FMS/MDI/XLRI

Role Overview: We are looking for a highly driven, intellectually curious, and execution-oriented Chief of Staff / Corporate Strategy professional to partner closely with the Founder. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and enjoys solving complex business challenges. The incumbent will act as the Founder's trusted advisor, driving strategic initiatives, cross-functional execution, business planning, and organizational priorities while ensuring seamless alignment across leadership teams. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as the strategic right hand to the Founder on business-critical initiatives. - Drive corporate strategy, annual operating plans, business reviews, and long-term growth initiatives. - Lead special projects across business functions from conceptualization to execution. - Prepare board presentations, investor updates, business reviews, and executive communication. - Conduct market intelligence, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis. - Monitor strategic priorities and ensure timely execution across teams. - Work closely with CXOs to drive alignment, governance, and operational excellence. - Develop business cases, financial models, and strategic recommendations for new opportunities. - Track key business metrics and recommend corrective actions wherever required. Ideal Candidate: - MBA from a Tier 1 institute (Mandatory) with 715 years of experience in Corporate Strategy, Chief of Staff, CEO's Office, Executive Assistant to CEO/Founder, or Business Transformation roles. - Prior experience working directly with a Founder, CEO, or Promoter is essential. - Exposure to high-growth organizations, startups, new-age businesses, or diversified conglomerates will be preferred. - Exceptional strategic thinking coupled with strong execution capabilities. - Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities. - High ownership, confidentiality, and maturity in handling sensitive information. - Ability to influence without authority and manage multiple strategic priorities simultaneously.