Head of Strategy & Business Operations (Investment banking, consulting exp.)

Salary - $130,000 - $190,000

 

 

Build and optimize internal systems and processes (CRM workflows, campaign operations, bug reporting pipelines)

 

Own critical business operations: payroll, contracts, onboarding, legal/tax coordination, vendor management

 

Lead recruiting and people operations end-to-end (candidate sourcing, screening, hiring process management)

 

Work directly with clients (Cursor and other leading AI companies) on campaign performance and account health

 

Create scalable playbooks and operational infrastructure that increase founder leverage

 

 

3-7 years in investment banking, consulting, private equity, strategy, operations, chief of staff roles, or working directly with startup leadership

 

High agency: figures things out without waiting for direction, thrives in ambiguity

 

Strong track record of ownership and execution on substantive work (not just deck-making or process documentation)

 

Exceptional analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills

 

Client-facing confidence and professionalism. NYC 5 days in-person.

 

 

Creator economy background (UGC platforms, influencer marketplaces, creator tools)

 

Prior operating role at an early-stage startup (head of ops, chief of staff, founding ops)

 

Top-tier MBB consulting or bulge-bracket IB foundation before pivoting to operating work

 

Demonstrated track record in building scalable playbooks or operational infrastructure from zero