Associate COO

Location: Lausanne or Zurich

Our client

Our client believes that their AI-based technology will revolutionise how industrial products are designed, and their team mission is to enable the sustainable growth the company. Join a team of passionate, authentic, and goal-driven individuals who thrive on collaboration in a supportive and welcoming work environment where your contributions truly matter and everyone can achieve their best!

What you will do

We are looking for an energetic junior professional to assist their COO/CFO in day-to-day operations. In particular, you will focus on streamlining operational processes, planning and implementing policies, and fostering cross-communication with other departments.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Operational Management:

• Monitor and analyze operational performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to provide insights for decision-making and performance improvement.
• Prepare and present regular reports on operational performance, project progress, and key metrics.

Policy and Procedure Implementation:

• Develop, review, and implement operational policies and procedures in compliance with industry regulations, and internal standards.
• Conduct regular reviews of processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and implement best practices.

Financial Management:

• Assist in the development and management of operational budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support the preparation and coordination of documentation for the Board of Directors and investors.

Communication and Coordination:

• Work closely with engineering, product, commercial, HR and marketing teams to ensure operational activities align with the company’s strategic goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication between the COO, technical teams, other executives, and external stakeholders.

Risk Management:

• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that safety and compliance protocols are strictly followed.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits.

Who you are

• You have an economic, finance or engineering master’s degree.
• You are tech-savvy and have an interest in AI and Engineering.
• You have a proven 2-4 years experience in an operational management role in a consulting or business development function.
• You have a good understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, and Marketing.
• You are proficient in using various business software and CRM tools.
• You have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to analyze and improve, and an analytical mind.
• You have business confidence, high energy and you enjoy working in a high-paced environment.
• You are a good communicator, you like to work in a team and deal well with people.
• You have a high level of professional ethics and maturity.
• You have a valid Swiss residency and work status

You get

• A competitive salary and generous equity compensation plan – our client is growing fast and want their employees to benefit from this growth.
• Training budget - we believe that continuous education is essential for you and for them.
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely while still meeting your colleagues regularly at the office.
• Work with a world-class technology team - their engineers are world class. They aim for excellence.
• Work with people who care about you - they support each other and care about you so that you can thrive.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing company with global ambitions - their product is in demand in all regions of the world.

This position is open as part-time (80%) or full-time (100%).

Contact
Peter Wharton
[email protected]