# Senior Executive Business Partner, CEO's Office

**Company:** [Drata](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/drata)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Business Operations
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Okrs, KPIs, SOPs, Slack Workflows, Zapier, Claude, ChatGPT, Glean, M&A, Change Management, Organizational Design, Investor Relations, Board Relations
**Posted:** 2026-08-17

> This role partners directly with the CEO to translate strategy into coordinated execution, manage the CEO’s office, and support executive, board, investor, and cross-functional operations. It requires 8+ years of executive support experience and 4+ years leading business operations or executive support programs.

## Job Description

## 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.

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