October 3, 2024

ecoinvent

Zürich

Chief of Staff

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing data-driven insights and analysis to inform business decisions.
Gather and synthesize information from various departments to ensure the CEO has a complete and timely understanding of key issues.
Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for the CEO, summarizing complex topics clearly and concisely.
Participate in meetings with the CEO, track action items, and follow up on deliverables to ensure timely execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect relevant data, metrics, and performance indicators that influence decision-making.
Conduct research, analyze trends, and provide recommendations on business strategies, potential risks, and growth opportunities.
Facilitate the flow of information between the CEO, executive leadership, and other departments to ensure alignment on key initiatives.
Maintain strong relationships with department heads to ensure effective collaboration and alignment
Ensure accountability across teams by monitoring milestones, following up on action items, and facilitating regular status updates.
Prepare and collate agendas, documentation, and communication for executive and board meetings.
Serve as a proxy for the CEO in certain meetings or discussions when needed, representing the CEO’s perspective.

Qualifications:

MBA required – Additionally bachelors and masters in technology engineering or computational field welcome
7+ years of experience in various roles across tech/enviro start ups, consulting or strategy functions
Proven experience in supporting senior executives in decision-making, strategy, and communication and change management
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering high-impact initiatives.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide commercial & strategic recommendations.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism
Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information

Why ecoinvent?
As a fast-growing team based in Zürich with over twenty nationalities, we embrace diversity and promote a collaborative and adventurous mindset. We are committed to building an inspiring work culture that nurtures creative thinking, transparency, and reliability.
Our benefits include flexible and hybrid work, employee professional growth plans, and our most vital asset: our community. We value transparency, flexibility, and a diverse working environment that encourages learning and continuous improvement. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Join us and make an impact.
Our Mission
ecoinvent is an internationally active, mission-driven organization devoted to supporting high-quality, science-based environmental assessments. Its activities include publishing and maintaining the ecoinvent database—a comprehensive life cycle inventory database that provides reliable and transparent information on the environmental impacts of various products and services. It is used by companies, researchers, and policymakers to analyze the environmental impacts of their operations and make informed decisions.
Application requirements
Please include a cover letter detailing your interest and fit for the role.