Senior Operations Lead – Founder's Office (Trading & Import–Export)

Role: Senior Operations Lead – Founder Office

Industry: Trading / Import–Export / Commodities

Experience: 8+ years

Location: Kokatta

Reporting to: Founder

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Role Overview

This is a senior, hands-on operations role supporting the Founder in a fast-moving trading environment. The role requires ownership of execution, coordination, and follow-through across trading, logistics, finance, and operations. This position is suited for professionals who thrive in semi-structured or unorganised business environments and take full accountability for outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own cross-functional coordination between trading, logistics, finance, and operations teams

• Act as the execution arm of the Founder’s office, ensuring priorities are tracked and delivered

• Manage and streamline operational documentation including contracts, shipping documents, insurance, and compliance records

• Coordinate with clients, suppliers, agents, and external stakeholders across the trading ecosystem

• Track deadlines, action items, and critical deliverables; ensure timely closure

• Handle confidential business matters with discretion and professionalism

Who This Role Is For

• Senior operations professionals with direct exposure to trading, import–export, or commodity businesses

• Candidates comfortable working in unorganised or semi-structured business environments

• Professionals who drive execution and ownership, not calendar or travel management

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in trading, import–export, commodities, logistics, or related sectors

• Strong understanding of trade operations, documentation, and compliance workflows

• Experience working closely with founders or business owners

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related field

• Fluency in English and Hindi (spoken and written)

• Flexibility to work extended or non-standard hours as required

Skills & Attributes

• Strong operational ownership and follow-through

• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail with a big-picture mindset

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email management

• Resilient, adaptable, and effective under pressure