As a Founder Associate, you will work on a variety of high-priority strategic projects across different areas of the business, reporting directly to the CEO and senior leadership. Your responsibilities will include:
Strategic Problem Solving & Analysis: Identify, structure, and analyze complex business problems across various functions (e.g., product, operations, marketing, expansion). Develop data-driven insights and recommendations to address these challenges and unlock opportunities for growth and efficiency.
Project Ownership & Execution: Take ownership of strategic projects from initial scoping and planning through to implementation and monitoring. Drive projects forward proactively, ensuring timely completion and achievement of key objectives.
Operational Improvement: Identify areas for operational improvement and efficiency gains across the organization. Develop and implement solutions to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs.
Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and industry benchmarking to inform strategic decision-making and identify emerging trends and best practices.
Business planning: Build business plans and conduct analyses to support strategic initiatives, evaluate business cases, and assess potential risks and returns.
Strategic Communication: Synthesize complex information, develop clear and concise narratives, and create compelling presentations and decks for senior management to communicate findings, recommendations, and project progress.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work effectively with diverse teams across product, technology, marketing, operations, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives and drive alignment across the organization.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university. Advanced degree (MBA or Master's) is a plus.
5+ years of professional experience, preferably in management consulting, investment banking, high-growth startups, or operational roles within financial services.
Proven ability to structure and solve complex problems using analytical frameworks and data-driven approaches.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous analysis and build financial models.
Highly resourceful, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Based in Nigeria or willing to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria.
Bonus Points:
Experience in the African market, particularly Nigeria.
Prior experience in digital banking, fintech, or mobile money.
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