Strategy Partner to the CIO

In the last year at Loka our teams have advised more than 600 businesses in GenAI adoption and engaged in more than 200 projects ranging from cancer research to climate tech to reading instruction for kids.

We’re using modern technologies to support an incredible variety of meaningful projects all while proving work-life balance isn’t a catchphrase. Join our team feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to be a part of. All while enjoying every other Friday off 😎

We’re looking for an exceptional Strategy Partner to work directly with Loka’s Chief Innovation Officer on company growth and team strategy. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong organizational and communication skills and technical aptitude. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales and/or operational roles and experience supporting executives.

The Role

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Chief Innovation Officer.

• Represent CIO in meetings and via email and phone calls with internal and external stakeholders.

• Manage the CIO’s calendar and schedule.

• Draft letters emails reports and other correspondence on behalf of the CIO.

• Support CIO in meetings by taking notes and assuming responsibility for completion of action items.

• Liaise between CIO and other executives clients and stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and timely decision-making.

• Ensure timely and effective completion of CIO projects and initiatives.

• Research and recommend new and revised policies and strategies.

• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.

• Establish standards and procedures for hiring and managing office staff and personnel for the CIO.

• Maintain accurate confidential files and data records.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• English language fluency - Being a global team we work entirely in English for meetings customer calls and business communications

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Time management

• Detail oriented

• Passion for organization

• Critical thinking & problem solving skills

• Flexibility

• Positive outlook

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration finance or similar field

• 3+ years in a business or executive management role

• Track record of organizing and directing multiple teams and departments

• Experience with reporting and analytics

• Past experience at a tech company preferred

• Clean criminal record

• 4 hours daily overlap with US time zone (8 AM-12 PM Pacific Standard Time)

Benefits

• Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)

• Remote and flexible

• Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)

• Paid sick days and local holidays

• Premium mental health subscriptions

• Access to LokaLabs™ our internal research and development program

• LokaLabs incubator

• Fitness subscription

• Mental wellness programs

• Defined career path

• Business English classes

Please submit your CV in English.