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Founder’s Office / Business Operations Associate – Early Career
Start Date
Starts Immediately
CTC (ANNUAL)
₹ 2,16,000 - 2,40,000 ₹ 2,16,000 - 2,40,000 /year
Experience
No experience required
No experience required
Apply By
7 Oct' 26
Posted 3 weeks ago
Fresher Job
264 applicants
About the job
Your first job doesn't have to teach you just one narrow function.
Learn how a real business works. Work closely with the Founder. Solve real problems. Use AI and technology. Take ownership.
We are looking for a curious, ambitious and driven early-career professional who wants to learn quickly, work hard and become increasingly capable.
Freshers are welcome. We care more about mindset, ability and potential than years of experience.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Your responsibilities will evolve as you become more capable. You may work on:
1. Improving business operations, workflows and processes
2. Coordinating with international clients, students, parents, coaches and internal teams
3. Researching and solving unfamiliar business problems
4. Working with CRM and systems such as Zoho One
5. Using AI and digital tools to improve how work gets done
6. Supporting marketing and business development initiatives
7. Researching new ideas and opportunities
8. Following up on tasks and ensuring they actually get completed
9. Finding ways to make existing processes faster, simpler and better
10. Supporting projects directly with the Founder
You will not always receive step-by-step instructions. When you don't know how to do something, we expect you to understand the problem, research it, try solutions and ask thoughtful questions when necessary.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We value:
1. Curiosity You want to understand how things work and ask good questions.
2. Initiative You don't wait to be told every next step.
3. Ownership You care whether the problem was actually solved.
4. Learning speed You learn new tools, concepts and processes quickly.
5. Work ethic You put in genuine effort when something important needs to get done.
6. Common sense You make sensible decisions without everything being explained.
7. Communication You communicate clearly, professionally and politely in English.
8. Reliability When you commit to something, you follow through.
9. Builder mindset You notice problems and think, "There has to be a better way."
We are not looking for someone who simply wants to complete assigned tasks and do the bare minimum.
If your approach is "Give me the objective and let me figure out how to get there," you may be a very good fit.
WHERE THIS ROLE CAN TAKE YOU
The progression we want to create is:
Learning Executing Owning Leading
As you demonstrate capability, you will progressively take ownership of projects, processes and larger areas of responsibility.
Depending on your strengths and performance, the role can develop toward Founder's Associate, Business Operations, Project Management, Business Development, Operations Leadership or another area where you demonstrate strong ability.
IF YOU EVENTUALLY WANT TO BUILD SOMETHING OF YOUR OWN
If you have an entrepreneurial or builder mindset, this experience can be particularly valuable.
Over your first 1-2 years, you'll gain practical exposure to customers, operations, technology, AI, people, processes, problem-solving and business decisions.
You don't need to want to become an entrepreneur. But if you eventually want to build a business, product or project of your own, this role can give you a practical foundation beyond the classroom.
CHESS IS A PLUS
You do not need to play chess.
Basic chess knowledge or regularly playing chess is an advantage. A 1000+ https://jobeax.com/link/U7UEXnYXbXj64M8c or Lichess rating is a bonus, but we would rather hire an exceptional learner who doesn't play chess than an average candidate who does.
THIS ROLE MAY NOT BE FOR YOU IF...
You prefer doing the same type of work every day, being told exactly what to do, avoiding unfamiliar technology, or doing only what is explicitly assigned.
ROLE DETAILS
Role: Full-time | Founder's Office / Business Operations Associate - Early Career
Location: Remote India.
Experience: Freshers and early-career professionals welcome
Probation: 3 months
Salary during probation: 16,000- 18,000/month
Salary after probation: 18,000- 20,000/month
Retention Bonus: A yearly retention bonus component applies after probation, subject to applicable company terms.
Working Hours: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Working Days: Monday-Saturday | Weekly Off: Sunday
Joining: Immediate joiners only
Equipment: Own reliable laptop and mobile phone required, with a 50+ Mbps internet connection.
Please answer all application questions in your own words. We value specific real examples much more than polished or generic answers.
Skill(s) required
Business Analysis Client Relationship Management (CRM) Critical thinking English Proficiency (Spoken) English Proficiency (Written) Interpersonal skills MS-Excel Operations Problem Solving Process Management Project Management Research and Analytics
Earn certifications in these skills
Other requirements
1. Candidates who have demonstrated initiative through personal projects, internships, freelancing, volunteering, college activities, competitions or other self-directed work will be preferred.
2. Strong written and spoken English is preferred, as the role involves communication with international clients, students, parents, coaches and internal teams.
3. Candidates who have demonstrated ownership, independent problem-solving, or the ability to learn and use unfamiliar tools without constant supervision will be preferred.
4. Basic chess knowledge or an active interest in chess is a plus, but chess is not required.
Salary
Probation:
Duration: 3 months
Salary during probation: ₹16,000 - 18,000 /month (only for freshers)
After probation:
Annual CTC: ₹ 2,16,000 - 2,40,000 /year
Number of openings
1
About Chess Gaja
Madurai
Chess Gaja is a premier, high-growth global online academy on a mission to make world-class chess education engaging and accessible. Founded by Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer Priyadharshan Kannappan, we train students across 40+ countries. Working here means stepping onto a global stage with a direct international impact. As a deeply tech-forward startup, we compress years of corporate learning into months. You will master modern business automation using Zoho One and cutting-edge AI tools. If you are a proactive, curious mind hungry to learn and grow, Chess Gaja is the perfect fit.
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