Founder's Office Lead

Bjak seeks a Founder's Office Lead in Zürich to drive high-impact initiatives, solve complex business challenges, and build new capabilities as the company scales.

This role supports the core teams by tackling the most critical projects across engineering, product, hiring, operations, and business development. The position exists to help the company navigate new challenges, establish new capabilities, and ensure execution happens wherever it is needed most during growth.

Responsibilities

• Champion high-priority projects that impact the entire business.
• Partner with leadership to address both business and product hurdles.
• Establish new teams, workflows, and capabilities to support expansion.
• Manage cross-functional projects from initial planning to final execution.
• Investigate emerging markets, product ideas, and business opportunities.
• Enhance operational efficiency by spotting issues and applying practical fixes.
• Take full responsibility for projects and ensure they deliver tangible results.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and exercise sound business judgment.
• Quick learner who adapts easily to fresh challenges.
• Comfortable collaborating across various business functions.
• Strong sense of ownership and a track record of execution.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capable of juggling multiple priorities in a rapid-paced setting.
• Curious, resourceful, and motivated to build things.

About the company

Bjak operates with a focus on high talent density, ownership, and standards. The company believes that small, highly capable teams build the best products. They value individuals who think independently, move quickly, and solve problems without waiting for direction. The environment is hands-on, with everyone expected to contribute directly to the company's success.

• Small, highly capable teams build the best products.
• High talent density, ownership, and standards.
• Independent thinking, quick movement, and proactive problem-solving.
• Hands-on environment where everyone contributes directly to success.