Senior Executive Business Partner, CEO's Office

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Executive Support

• Partner directly with the CEO to advance strategic initiatives, assess risks, and align priorities with Drata’s mission and growth objectives.
• Anticipate leadership needs and proactively remove barriers to enable fast, informed decisions.
• Prioritize critical issues and surface information that guides executive action.
• Prepare data-backed briefings, presentations, and materials for executive, internal, and investor meetings.
• Facilitate communication between the CEO, executive team, and external stakeholders.

Operational Leadership & Business Continuity

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the CEO’s office.
• Act as the CEO’s trusted proxy during key periods or transitions.
• Partner with Finance and Legal on the CEO’s office budget, approvals, and resource allocation, using automation where helpful.
• Support leadership offsites, company all-hands, and other high-visibility events.

Organizational Performance & Strategic Execution

• Design and implement work plans supporting company-wide goals.
• Support the creation, tracking, and analysis of company OKRs and KPIs.
• Monitor departmental milestones and recommend course corrections.
• Lead or support special projects, including M&A, reorganizations, and cross-functional automation initiatives.
• Support headcount planning, organizational design, and onboarding programs.
• Own the agenda for executive staff meetings and track pre-work completion.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Connect teams and translate executive priorities into coordinated action.
• Structure leadership meetings, offsites, and planning sessions around shared outcomes.
• Meet with cross-functional leaders to maintain alignment on the CEO’s goals and OKRs.
• Maintain an active pulse on organizational performance and provide actionable insights to the CEO.

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee performance reporting and data insights supporting executive decision-making.
• Use Slack Workflows, Zapier, and other automation platforms to streamline operations.
• Champion continuous improvement and change management.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Draft and coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO.
• Ghostwrite executive communications and craft strategic messaging in the CEO’s voice.
• Serve as a liaison for investors, board members, customers, and press or analysts as needed.
• Identify and escalate communication gaps quickly.

Executive Office Management & Travel

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, balancing meeting priorities, travel, and high-impact events.
• Submit the CEO’s expenses promptly and track related spending.
• Travel as needed for board meetings, investor events, and leadership offsites, including travel to Drata’s San Francisco headquarters.

Requirements

• High emotional intelligence, resilience, sound judgment, and a sense of humor.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to earn trust quickly with executives, board members, and investors.
• 8+ years of executive support experience in a SaaS or high-growth startup environment, including direct support for a CEO or other C-level executive.
• 4+ years of leadership experience managing business operations or executive support programs across multiple functions and time zones.
• Experience supporting board and investor relations with discretion and professionalism.
• Expertise building and scaling operational frameworks, including OKRs, organizational planning, and SOPs.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives, including M&A, reorganizations, and automation implementations.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ghostwriting executive communications and crafting strategic messaging.
• Hands-on experience with Slack, Zapier, Claude, ChatGPT, or Glean.
• Passion for GRC, cybersecurity, compliance, and Drata’s mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Stock equity.
• Up to 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
• Wellness benefits and healthcare concierge services.
• 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, tax-advantaged spending accounts, and discounted voluntary benefits.
• Paid parental leave after six months of employment.
• Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits.
• Professional and personal development stipends.
• Internal learning opportunities.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays.