Head of Strategy

Join us and be a part of shaping the future of urban mobility!

Some complain about traffic but some are actually doing something about it. Join us on our mission to reduce traffic in Istanbul by increasing the accessibility of sustainable shared mobility.

Who are we?

Volt Lines is the only technology-enabled player in the Turkish market competing against legacy incumbents and it reduces emissions and traffic by turning premium 16-seater buses into a viable alternative to single occupancy vehicles.

What we do?

In Istanbul, over 50,000 buses operate at 31% efficiency. These buses, which contribute to the city’s traffic with empty seats, could also be the solution to its problem. Volt Lines is the only shuttle service provider that has both software as well as a transport service. This allows for optimal harmonization of the software and operation resulting in the creation of great experiences and services. Notable examples of these innovative services include DRT and Marketplace. DRT (short for Demand-Responsive Transport) was covered by a Harvard Business School case study that is being taught at the MBA school. Marketplace on the other hand allows companies to sell empty seats on their buses to neighboring passengers who are going in the same direction at the same time.

Let’s work together to shape the future of mobility.

As the Head of Strategy, you will play a critical role in bridging corporate strategy with financial insight to drive our most ambitious growth chapter yet: global expansion. You will be the architectural mind behind our international rollout, leading in-depth financial analysis, complex decision modelling, and evaluating cross-border initiatives from both strategic and feasibility perspectives.

You will work closely with the Founder/CEO and senior leadership to shape the company’s global strategic roadmap, assess new geographic markets, manage investor relations, and ensure that our financial resources and capital allocation align perfectly with our international growth priorities. This executive role is ideal for a visionary leader who can think globally while grounding high-stakes decisions in solid financial rationale and effectively communicating our equity story to the global investment community.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Expansion: Partner with the CEO to design, drive, and execute our international market entry and global strategic agenda.
• Strategic Anchor & System Scalability: Leverage the robust systems and commercial success of our Turkish operations as the foundational launchpad for global expansion, ensuring the continuous resilience and strength of these core local frameworks during the rollout.
• Financial & Decision Modelling: Lead advanced financial modelling, unit economics analysis, and capital allocation to evaluate cross-border initiatives and M&A opportunities.
• Investor Relations & Fundraising: Act as the primary liaison for global investors, drive the narrative and data room for future fundraising rounds, and prepare high-impact board updates.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive strategic alignment across Finance, Product, and Operations to ensure successful execution in new geographies.
• The CEO’s Copilot: Be the eyes and ears of the CEO through robust, streamlined reporting, enabling fast decision-making through world-class decision modelling.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in corporate strategy, finance, or a senior strategic role within a high-growth startup.
• Startup Environment Experience: Proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth startup ecosystem. You are highly adaptable, hands-on, and comfortable building processes from the ground up amidst ambiguity.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record of driving international expansion, scaling across borders, and managing venture capital fundraising or investor relations.
• Financial Acumen: Exceptional financial modeling, valuation, and business case development skills with deep knowledge of startup economics.
• Executive Presence: Demonstrated ability to craft compelling pitch materials, negotiate complex deals, and align cross-functional teams.
• Mindset & Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken); highly entrepreneurial, hands-on, and comfortable taking full ownership in ambiguous environments.