Executive Assistant to Group Head – Business Operations

Department: Operations

Job ID: 2026191

1 Open Positions

05–08 years

Hyderabad, India

Objective

To act as a strategic and operational partner to the Group Head – Business Operations by managing executive priorities, coordinating multi-state stakeholder engagement, supporting business reviews, and ensuring seamless execution of operational and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Skills Required

Executive & Stakeholder Management, Strategic Calendar & Workflow Control, Business Reporting & Dashboards, Cross-Functional Coordination, Confidential Documentation, Travel & Expense Management, ERP & Project Tools, High-Impact Executive Support.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline), MBA

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Calendar & Workflow Management

  • Act as a gatekeeper to the Group Head’s calendar, prioritizing high-impact operational and strategic engagements
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including monthly operational reviews with BU Heads
  • Prepare agendas, record detailed MOMs, and track action items to closure
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Business Operations function, screening requests and escalating critical matters

2. Operational & Project Support

  • Assist in preparing monthly business reports, operational dashboards, and leadership presentations
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, IT, Site Operations) to collect data and align Group-level initiatives
  • Manage complex domestic and international travel, including visas and logistics for multi-location site visits

3. Communication & Documentation

  • Draft, review, and manage executive correspondence, presentations, and official communications
  • Maintain a structured and secure digital repository for confidential operational data, contracts, and board-level documents
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with external partners, government bodies, and key stakeholders

4. Financial & Administrative Oversight

  • Process, track, and reconcile business and travel expenses in line with company policies
  • Support the Group Head on special assignments such as corporate events, summits, and strategic initiatives

5. Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

  • MBA is an added advantage

  • 5–8 years of experience supporting senior leadership in large-scale infrastructure, environmental services, manufacturing, or industrial organizations

  • Exposure to waste management, circular economy, or ESG frameworks is highly desirable

6. Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Expert-level PowerPoint & Excel mandatory)
  • Experience with project management tools (Asana, Trello, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP / Oracle)

7. Soft Skills

  • High level of discretion and confidentiality

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with shifting priorities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Knowledge of Telugu or Hindi is an added advantage

Core Requirements

1. Revenue & Business Growth

  • Build and manage a high-quality global pipeline across VCM, compliance markets, and I-RECs
  • Identify and onboard corporates, traders, and institutional buyers
  • Drive consistent revenue through spot trades, forward contracts, and structured off take agreements
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2. Carbon Markets Trading & Deal Execution

  • Lead the end-to-end deal lifecycle: origination to closure
  • Execute transactions across:
    • Carbon credits (VCM + compliance markets)
    • I-RECs / Energy Attribute Certificates
  • Structure complex deals, including:
    • Portfolio transactions
    • Long-term supply agreements
  • Work with leading standards such as Verra and Gold Standard

3. Client Advisory (Strategic Role)

  • Advise clients on:
    • Net-zero strategies
    • Carbon credit procurement
    • Risk and pricing strategies
  • Engage with CXOs, sustainability heads, and procurement teams
  • Translate carbon markets into clear commercial and strategic value

4. Market Intelligence & Regulatory Awareness

Track and apply insights on:

  • VCM trends and pricing benchmarks
  • Compliance markets and regulatory frameworks
  • CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)
  • CORSIA
  • Emerging mechanisms (Article 6, new regional markets)

Provide actionable insights to clients and internal teams.

5. Stakeholder & Partnership Management

  • Build strong relationships with:
    • Project developers
    • Traders and brokers
    • Corporate buyers
  • Negotiate commercial terms and manage long-term partnerships

6. Internal Leadership

  • Mentor junior team members
  • Contribute to pricing strategies, sales playbooks, and market positioning
  • Work closely with research, legal, and operations teams for execution
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