Business Assistant to CEO

Description

StarkWare is a fast-growing six-year-old startup that is leading the way in scaling Ethereum. We are a global blockchain company developing STARK-based solutions for the blockchain industry. Our flag products, Starknet and StarkEx, facilitate secure, trustless, and scalable blockchain applications over Ethereum.

We are seeking a multidisciplinary professional for the position of the Chief of Staff to our CEO, serving as his right hand person.

The position involves a mix of project and task monitoring, communications and operational support, and business research, to optimize the CEO's resources while demonstrating a strong understanding of blockchain ecosystem dynamics and leveraging networks effectively.

We are seeking someone with exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, strong people skills and a deep understanding of technology, preferably an understanding of the blockchain industry. The ideal candidate will be proactive, sharp, adaptable, organized, communicative and capable of navigating the complexities of the business and priorities, to assist the CEO in prioritization, organization, task management and follow ups.

The position is in Israel.

Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Strategically manage the CEO's calendar, prioritizing meetings and events to reflect business needs. (the role doesn’t require calendar management or travel arrangements)
• Prepare and review materials for meetings and events, and ensure timely follow up on action-items.
• Attend and accommodate meetings & conferences abroad with the CEO, including responsibility for capturing and following up on decisions and action items.
  
  

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between the CEO and external partners, and build relationships with key stakeholders
• Act as a gatekeeper for the CEO's communications, monitoring and prioritizing emails, messages on social media platforms such as Telegram, Twitter and Slack, and responding on behalf of the CEO as needed.
• Proactively identify opportunities for the CEO to engage with key stakeholders and industry players.
• Closely monitor and prioritize messages and urgent matters, and provide alerts and recommendations to the CEO.
  
  

• Provide analytical support to aid in decision making, by equipping the CEO with information and materials ahead of meetings, both internal and external, ensuring the CEO is well-prepared and equipped with relevant insights and data.,
  
  

• Stay abreast of developments within the blockchain ecosystem, including emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and market trends.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the CEO based on industry analysis, helping to inform strategic decision-making and business priorities.
  
  

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities, able to interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and business dynamics
• Experience in a business environment, preferably in a similar role
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis (once every two months on average)
• An understanding of blockchains is an advantage but not a requirement