AI Systems & Automation Consultant (Claude Code & Business Automation)

<h3><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We’re helping a private investor and entrepreneur find an <strong>AI Systems & Automation Consultant</strong> to support a growing portfolio of businesses spanning real estate, lending, and SaaS investments.</span></span></h3><p>This is an opportunity to work directly with a founder who is actively building and investing in multiple ventures, with AI and automation playing a central role in future growth.</p><h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3><p>We are seeking a highly capable <strong>AI Systems & Automation Consultant</strong> to design, build, and optimize AI-powered workflows, systems, and operational processes across multiple businesses and investment initiatives.</p><p>This is not a task-based automation role. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, understand business processes, identify inefficiencies, and independently design solutions using AI, automation, and modern development tools.</p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong automation expertise with business acumen and is comfortable operating in fast-moving environments where requirements may initially be ambiguous.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving operational challenges, building scalable systems, and helping businesses leverage AI to operate more efficiently.</p><h3><strong>Role Details</strong></h3><p><strong>Commitment:</strong> Part-Time (20 hours/week)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote<br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Perth business hours (Manila-based candidates can work standard PH daytime hours)<br><strong>Engagement:</strong> Independent Contractor<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br><strong>Monthly Rate:</strong> USD $800–1,200/month (can be higher depending on level of experience)</p><h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3><h4><strong>AI Systems & Automation Development (Core Focus)</strong></h4><ul><li>Design, build, and optimize AI-powered workflows across multiple businesses and projects</li><li>Automate operational, administrative, financial, and customer-facing processes</li><li>Identify bottlenecks and opportunities for automation throughout the organization</li><li>Build scalable systems that improve efficiency, consistency, and decision-making</li><li>Continuously refine and improve existing automation infrastructure</li></ul><h4><strong>Claude Code & AI Ecosystem Management</strong></h4><ul><li>Utilize Claude Code as a primary development and productivity environment</li><li>Build and maintain reusable prompts, agents, workflows, and AI-assisted operating systems</li><li>Organize and manage multiple Claude projects across different businesses and entities</li><li>Establish best practices around AI governance, documentation, knowledge management, and project architecture</li><li>Build AI-powered solutions that automate recurring workflows and operational processes</li></ul><h4><strong>Systems Integration & Process Optimization</strong></h4><ul><li>Build and manage workflows using tools such as:<ul><li>Claude Code</li><li>n8n</li><li>Make</li><li>Zapier</li><li>Relevance AI</li><li>OpenAI and Anthropic APIs</li></ul></li><li>Integrate systems across CRM platforms, finance tools, document management systems, marketing platforms, and internal operating systems</li><li>Analyze business processes and recommend automation strategies and technology solutions</li><li>Create SOPs, documentation, and implementation plans to support scalability</li></ul><h4><strong>Strategic Projects & Business Transformation</strong></h4><ul><li>Support the development and automation of a lending platform connecting borrowers and investors</li><li>Build workflows for:<ul><li>KYC and onboarding</li><li>Investor onboarding</li><li>Deal intake</li><li>Loan application processing</li><li>Automated document generation</li><li>Pipeline management</li><li>Reporting and dashboards</li></ul></li><li>Support the acquisition and optimization of SaaS businesses by:<ul><li>Mapping operational processes</li><li>Identifying automation opportunities</li><li>Building AI-enabled operating systems</li><li>Automating reporting, customer support, and internal workflows</li></ul></li><li>Develop repeatable frameworks that can be deployed across multiple portfolio companies</li></ul><h3><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h3><h4><strong>Must-Haves</strong></h4><ul><li>Strong experience building automation systems and workflows (at least 3 years) </li><li>Advanced proficiency with Claude Code</li><li>Experience with AI-assisted development workflows</li><li>Hands-on experience with n8n and/or similar automation platforms</li><li>Strong understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI agent architecture</li><li>Experience working with APIs, webhooks, and system integrations</li><li>Strong systems thinking and process design capabilities</li><li>Ability to build end-to-end automation solutions independently</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal English communication skills</li></ul><h4><strong>Business & Industry Understanding</strong></h4><ul><li>Comfortable understanding and working within:<ul><li>Financial workflows</li><li>Lending processes</li><li>Business operations</li><li>SaaS business models</li><li>Investment and due diligence processes</li></ul></li><li>Able to translate high-level business objectives into practical systems and workflows</li></ul><h4><strong>Nice-to-Haves</strong></h4><ul><li>Experience in lending, fintech, credit, or financial services</li><li>Private equity, venture capital, or investment industry exposure</li><li>SaaS operations experience</li><li>Experience with CRM platforms such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive</li><li>Python or other programming experience</li><li>Experience building AI agents, internal tools, or operational dashboards</li><li>Consulting, strategy, or operations background</li></ul><h3><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></h3><p>This role is ideal for someone who:</p><ul><li>Naturally looks for ways to automate and improve processes</li><li>Enjoys solving complex operational problems</li><li>Can take a vague objective and independently build a solution</li><li>Thinks like a consultant rather than simply an executor</li><li>Is highly organized and structured</li><li>Can manage multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Has strong commercial awareness and business judgment</li><li>Is comfortable working directly with founders, investors, and senior stakeholders</li><li>Balances technical capability with practical business thinking</li><li>Is proactive in identifying opportunities rather than waiting for instructions</li></ul><p>We're looking for someone who combines the mindset of a consultant, the execution ability of a builder, and the curiosity of an AI enthusiast.</p><h3><strong>Recruitment Process</strong></h3><ol><li>Initial Interview</li><li>Client Interview</li><li>Practical Discussion / Technical Deep Dive (if deemed necessary by the client) </li><li>Offer & Onboarding</li></ol>

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