
Hi S***i,
I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I was impressed by your leadership at T***a,leveraging alternative data to bring financial services to over 12 million users across emerging markets. We’re partnering with I***l to hire a Chief Impact Officer , Financial Inclusion, and your track record of scaling innovative lending solutions and forging strategic partnerships seems like a perfect fit. Would you be open to a brief call to explore this opportunity?
Hi J***e, thanks for reaching out and for the kind words. I’d love to learn more about the Chief Impact Officer role,let’s schedule a quick call to discuss how my experience scaling T***a’s lending solutions could fit I***l’s vision.


Hi S***i,
Thanks for your quick reply and for your interest. Here’s a brief overview of I***l and the Chief Impact Officer , Financial Inclusion role so you have some context before we chat:
1. Company & Mission
I***l is a B Corp certified leader in impact finance and FinTech, with 500+ employees across 20 countries. We partner with NGOs, governments and investors to scale ethical lending and savings solutions for underserved communities.
2. Role Highlights
- Define and execute our global financial-inclusion strategy, leveraging alternative data and digital platforms,much like you did at T***a.
- Lead cross-functional teams (product, data science, partnerships) to design and scale lending and savings innovations across emerging markets.
- Forge and manage high-impact partnerships while overseeing P&L, profitability and social metrics to ensure sustainable growth.
- Serve as a public advocate for our mission,shaping policy and raising brand awareness on global stages.
3. Why It’s a Great Fit for You
- You’ll have the autonomy to craft strategy end-to-end, backed by seasoned product and data teams.
- High visibility across leadership and our board, with opportunities to influence our roadmap and impact millions more lives.
- Competitive package, performance bonus and equity stake in a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
Would you be open to a 20,30 minute call to dive deeper? I’m available Tuesday,Thursday this week between 9:00,12:00 PST or Wednesday 2:00,4:00 PST. Please let me know what works best for you, or feel free to propose another slot.
In the meantime, do you have any questions about the role or I***l? I’m happy to clarify.
Looking forward to our conversation!
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***e,this looks like a great fit. I’m free Wednesday at 10 a.m. PST; before we chat, could you share a bit more on the remote-work flexibility and how the equity stake is structured?


Hi S***i,
Great,I’ve scheduled our 20-minute chat for Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. PST and will send a calendar invite shortly.
Regarding remote flexibility: I***l is a fully distributed, remote-first organization. You’ll have full autonomy to work from your preferred location, with flexible core hours and the support of local hubs if you choose. We do ask for periodic travel (typically quarterly) for leadership off-sites and key stakeholder meetings.
On the equity side: the Chief Impact Officer role comes with a meaningful equity grant in I***l, delivered as options that vest over four years with a one-year cliff. The exact percentage will be aligned with your experience and the final offer, but it’s designed to ensure you have significant upside as we grow.
Looking forward to diving deeper on Wednesday,please let me know if there’s anything else you’d like beforehand.
Best regards,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***e,this is really helpful. Just one more question: what’s the typical equity range (as a percentage of fully diluted) for this role? Looking forward to our chat on Wednesday!


Hi S***i,
Great question. For the Chief Impact Officer role, we typically see equity grants in the range of 0.5% , 1.0% of fully diluted shares, vesting over four years with a one-year cliff. The exact number will, of course, depend on the final offer and your experience, but that’s the ballpark we target for a role of this scope.
Looking forward to talking more on Wednesday!
Best,
J***e
Thanks, J***e,this range is helpful and aligns with my expectations. Could you share how the final equity percentage is determined and what the performance bonus structure looks like? Looking forward to our conversation Wednesday.


Hi S***i,
Great questions,happy to dive in:
1. Equity Determination
• We benchmark the COO-level equity band (0.5,1.0%) against market comps for impact-driven fintechs and senior leadership roles.
• Within that band, your final percentage will reflect:
, Your proven track record scaling T***a’s lending solutions globally
, The breadth of your strategic partnerships and board experience
, Internal parity and overall package balance with other executives
2. Performance Bonus Structure
• Target bonus: 25% of base salary, with on-target payout for hitting agreed objectives.
• Stretch bonus: up to 35% for exceeding key goals.
• Metrics mix:
, Financial: P&L growth, unit economics, cost efficiency
, Social impact: number of underserved customers reached, savings/lending product adoption rates
, Strategic: partnership milestones, policy-advocacy wins, high-visibility speaking engagements
We’ll work with you to agree on specific KPIs during offer negotiations. Let me know if you’d like any more detail ahead of Wednesday’s call,I look forward to our conversation!
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***e,this is really helpful. Could you share how you typically allocate weight across the financial, social impact, and strategic KPIs, and how internal parity factors into the final equity decision? Looking forward to our chat Wednesday.


Hi S***i,
Happy to dive in on KPI weightings and equity parity:
1. KPI Weighting
- Financial (P&L growth, unit economics): ~40%
- Social Impact (new customers reached, adoption rates): ~35%
- Strategic (partnership milestones, policy wins, speaking engagements): ~25%
We’ve found that 40/35/25 strikes the right balance between growth, mission, and visibility, but these can be tailored with you during goal-setting.
2. Internal Parity & Final Equity
- We start with our 0.5,1.0% equity band for C-suite roles.
- Your precise grant will reflect:
• Your track record (T***a scale, board leadership)
• Role scope versus peer executives (responsibilities, region coverage)
• Overall package balance (base, bonus opportunity)
- We calibrate against our existing leadership team to ensure fairness and competitive positioning.
Looking forward to unpacking this further on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. PST. Let me know if you need anything else beforehand!
Best,
J***e
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain