Zest Equity is seeking an exceptional operator to build the operational backbone of the business. This is not a conventional operations role — we're looking for a strategic partner, a third brain to the Co-Founders, who brings clarity, structure, and executional excellence across all functions.

As a core team member, you'll be embedded throughout the organization, owning both strategic initiatives and tactical execution. You'll design and implement the systems, processes, and operating rhythms needed to support our next phase of growth and ensure scalable, sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution

Own business dashboards and reporting to ensure focus on the highest-impact work
Act as a thought partner on strategic decisions and initiatives
Ensure tight linkage between execution and long-term company vision
Drive key initiatives forward with discipline and accountability

Process Design & Automation

Identify inefficiencies and lead process design to streamline and scale
Build execution frameworks and operating cadences for focus and alignment
Implement tools and systems that enhance collaboration and reduce friction
Champion structured documentation and automation to reduce single points of failure

Project & Program Management

Lead cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, from planning to delivery
Apply frameworks like Kanban, Agile, or OKRs to organize workflows
Bring clarity, structure, and accountability across teams and projects

Org & Team Operations

Ensure governance, compliance, and proper reporting across entities
Own internal operations: hiring processes, onboarding, performance cycles, and planning
Support team leads in building maturity within their functions
Help shape a high-performance culture that balances speed with precision

Experience: 8–12 years in operations, strategic programs, or consulting; ideally with time in Series A–B+ startups or scale-ups
Track Record: Proven success building systems from scratch and scaling operations
Industry Knowledge: Experience in private markets or capital transactions is a strong plus (SPVs, investor onboarding, custody, compliance workflows)
Tools: Proficient in modern operational stacks — Notion, Asana, Airtable, Slack, HubSpot
Methodology: Familiarity with operational frameworks — Agile, Lean, Kanban, OKRs
Languages: Fluency in English required; Arabic is a strong plus
Regional Fit: MENA experience is preferred, or strong cultural/market understanding

Key Attributes

A builder at heart — thrives in ambiguity and designs systems from scratch
Reliable and accountable — owns outcomes end-to-end
A systems thinker — balances big-picture design with detail-oriented execution
Fast but intentional — focused on real impact, not just activity
Collaborative leader — elevates the operational standards of the entire team
Motivated by mission-driven work and excited to shape the future of private markets in the region

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