Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Genesis is a full-service international IT company. More than 1,500 people in five countries create products for more than 200 million unique monthly users. We are one of the largest partners of Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and Apple in Eastern Europe. Our ecosystem consists of more than 15 companies and an investment fund.

We are looking for an active and thoughtful professional who will strengthen our team in the Chief Operating Officer (COO) role. Reporting and day-to-day cooperation with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - one of the business co-founders. 

What you will do:

• Design and implement processes in business-related operations including but not limited to budgeting/procurement, HR, recruiting, personnel development, helpdesk, internal communications, PR, etc.; 

• Oversee day-to-day core operations of product development, customer support, business development (Google/Facebook/etc.) and supply-side (wide range of international partners); 

• Execute organizational changes on the company’s way of transformation from mono-product unit to multinational holding (currently 7 portfolio companies are expected to be accompanied by another 8-10 within next 2 years period); 

• Build operational dashboards/reporting systems to ensure performance-based evaluation of administrative and operations departments and setting of respective target metrics; 

• Coordinate initiatives of internal departments (HR, procurement, financial control, legal, etc.) to secure the respective level of infrastructure needed for a smooth business growth; 

• Work closely with C-level executives on expansion and scaling activities including both, exploring internal growth drivers and reviewing external investment opportunities. 

Skills and experience needed to join the board: 

• 4-5+ years’ of experience in either of private equity/VC, investment banking, industry operations unit or management consulting is a must; 

• Proactive self-starter, with proven ability to initiate business changes (you are not likely to be told what exactly you have to do in order to bring value to portfolio companies; we are there to lead you, not to micromanage); 

• Leadership and management potential are considered as a must-have - upside to hire and develop its own team of professionals needed to tackle growing business needs; 

• Structured thinking and ability to take data-driven business decisions - you can hardly bet w/o knowing and correctly interpreting a data); 

• Sound analytical, problem-solving and commercial instincts and skills - you can crack McK type of business cases like a pro); 

• Strong communication and written skills, ability to convince opponents on the truth of one's judgments (we are seeking a candidate who can intelligently argue with CEO and/or other C-level team members); 

• Upper-Intermediate or Advanced English.

Nature of work: 

Chief Operating Officer is accountable for day-to-day managing of core administrative and operational functions with a deep hands-on operations approach. 

Would be an advantage:

• Proven hands-on experience in managing operational improvements and/or business process optimizations; 

• Previous exposure to diverse business operations (IT, HR/recruiting, budgeting, marketing, etc.); 

• Proven experience in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams. 

This position is a unique career springboard for candidates who are seeking to become high-caliber C-level professionals and to help to build an international multimillion business. 

Genesis is a unique place for development and growth:

Our company is built on the ability to find the best people and create unique conditions for them:

Comfortable work environment and flexible work hours
An excellent office with a summer terrace, lounge zone, kitchen, and PlayStation located within a 5-minute walk from Tarasa Shevchenka metro station. There are many plants and a special ventilation system in our offices. We provide 20 days of paid vacation and flexible work hours.

Health care and Sport
We provide breakfasts, lunches, unlimited fruit, snacks, smoothies, and yogurts in the office. The office also has an in-house corporate doctor. We provide employees with health insurance. Free training for running, football, basketball, volleyball, and yoga with professional coaches is available to staff. Corporate discounts for gym membership and sponsorship for participation in sports competitions are also accessible.

Learning and Development
We have Business and Management Schools for company employees with Genesis executives as lecturers. We provide an online library and free English lessons as well as access to paid conferences, training, and seminars.

Loud parties
Every summer and winter, we organize parties with crazy line-ups at cool locations. Every month each project meets for a get-together, and after a quarterly report, there is a party.

Genesis is an entrepreneurial ecosystem where every employee can make their ideas a reality. Almost all Genesis executives have grown within the company and started managing projects by the age of 22-27 years. We invest and encourage the initiatives of our employees. Currently, 70% of Genesis’ revenue comes from projects that five years ago didn’t even exist.

Join our team!