Founders office associate

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 600000 - Rs 800000 (ie INR 6 - 8 LPA)

Min Experience: 0+ years
Location: Mumbai
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a highly driven, analytical, and adaptable Founder's Office Associate to work closely with the leadership team in Mumbai. This is a high-ownership role suited for someone who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, conducting research, developing strategic plans, and driving initiatives from idea to execution.

As part of the Founder's Office, you will work across multiple functions and gain exposure to business strategy, operations, growth, market research, and leadership decision-making. The role requires someone who can move quickly, think critically, communicate effectively, and take ownership of projects with limited supervision.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Founder and leadership team on strategic planning, business initiatives, and special projects.
• Conduct market, competitor, industry, and customer research to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Support the development and execution of business strategies and translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.
• Analyze business performance, operational data, and key metrics to provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Prepare presentations, business reviews, reports, and strategic documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure timely execution of key initiatives.
• Track project progress, identify bottlenecks, and work with relevant teams to drive resolution.
• Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, partnerships, products, and growth initiatives.
• Build structured frameworks and analytical models to support business and strategic decisions.
• Participate in leadership discussions and help convert high-level ideas into clear execution plans.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc projects that require research, analysis, problem-solving, and rapid execution.

Must-Have Skills

• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop practical solutions.
• Strong research and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with a strong bias toward execution.

Who We’re Looking For

• 0–2 years of professional experience; fresh graduates with strong analytical and strategic capabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates from backgrounds such as business, management, economics, engineering, finance, consulting, or related fields are preferred.
• Individuals who are curious, proactive, and comfortable working across different business functions.
• Someone who enjoys taking ownership rather than working strictly within a predefined job scope.
• Ability to work closely with senior leadership and handle confidential or business-critical information with professionalism.
• A self-starter who can learn quickly, challenge assumptions, and approach problems with a structured mindset.

What You Can Expect

This role offers an opportunity to work directly with the leadership team and gain broad exposure to how strategic decisions are made and executed. You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives, develop strong business acumen, and build skills across strategy, strategic planning, business analysis, and execution.