Business Operations & Strategy Associate

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, with experience in investment banking, private equity, or financial services. You will be a highly motivated and proactive individual with a bias for action, a sense of urgency, and excellent problem-solving skills. Your ability to work independently, handle multiple competing projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role.

Alternative Payments is at an inflection point, with a rapidly expanding team and a growing presence in the fintech space. As a Business Operations & Strategy Associate, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about delivering real customer impact and driving innovation in the industry.

What You Will Do

• Work cross-functionally to execute high-impact projects and implement new processes to scale operations
• Serve as a strategic partner to identify issues, build models, and analyze data to make recommendations for improving financial and operational decision-making
• Leverage AI and automation to accelerate execution, including Claude Code, Cursor, and custom-built MCPs
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Support the leadership team in executing operational and strategic initiatives
• Monitor, manage, and report on payment activity to create operating efficiency, optimize costs, and mitigate risks
• Support the sales and customer success teams with complex challenges
• Identify inefficiencies across the organization and improve processes and/or create automations to eliminate them

What We Are Looking For

• 2-5 years of professional experience in investment banking, private equity, or financial services
• Superior analytical, critical thinking, and quantitative skills
• Intermediate knowledge of AI, prompting, key use cases, and an affinity to learn about integrating AI into daily workflows
• Ability to execute in ambiguous, fast-paced environments under tight and unpredictable timelines
• High sense of urgency, a bias for action, and a strong work ethic
• Rigorous attention to detail and ability to handle multiple competing projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally within the organization

Nice to Have

• Experience working at a high-growth startup in the fintech space
• At least 2 years of experience in investment banking
• Experience leveraging Claude Code or similar AI applications
• Computer science coursework or training

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary tailored to experience, skills, and expertise
• Total compensation range for this role is
  50,000 - $200,000, including equity
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly expanding company
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a passionate team
• Flexible working arrangements, with the option to work remotely

• Develop a strong understanding of AI applications and their potential to drive business growth and efficiency.
• Showcase your ability to work independently and handle multiple competing projects by providing specific examples from your previous experience.
• Highlight your analytical and problem-solving skills by walking the interviewer through your approach to complex business problems.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with financial modeling, data analysis, and process improvement.
• Research the company's products and services to demonstrate your understanding of their mission and values.
• Practice your communication skills by preparing to present your ideas and insights to stakeholders.
• Be prepared to negotiate your salary by researching the market rate for similar roles and being confident in your worth.