Chief of Staff to the 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 strategic planning, project management, communications and operational support, 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:

Communication Management:

• Act as a gatekeeper for the CEO's communications, monitoring and prioritizing emails, messages on platforms such as Telegram, Twitter and Slack, and responding on behalf of the CEO as needed.
• Identify high-priority messages and urgent matters, providing summaries and recommendations for the CEO's attention.

Meeting Support:

• Attend meetings with the CEO, capturing detailed notes, action items, and follow-ups.
• Accommodate and attend meetings abroad, including during conferences, to ensure a smooth schedule and transitions and preparedness for these meetings
• Set reminders and follow-ups for upcoming meetings, tasks, and deadlines, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business priorities. 

Calendar Management:

• Manage the CEO's calendar efficiently to ensure appointments are prioritized and reflect business needs, business prioritization and urgencies, key stakeholders and industry players. This role doesn’t require calendar management or travel arrangements.
• Proactively identify opportunities for the CEO to engage with key stakeholders and industry players.
• Coordinate and organize internal and external meetings.

Task and Project Management:

• Prepare information and materials ahead of meetings, both internal and external, ensuring the CEO is well-prepared and equipped with relevant insights and data. Including producing reports, presentations and briefs.  
• Chase down tasks, contacts, and projects on behalf of the CEO, demonstrating a strong understanding of blockchain ecosystem dynamics and leveraging networks effectively.

Business Relations: : 

• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

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