Strategy and Ops

Strategy and Ops is an early hire role at Squad, working directly with the founder to identify and own the most strategic problems end to end. You'll move fluidly across product, operations, growth, and partnerships—turning ambiguous challenges into outcomes, including architecting AI workflows that make recruiters 10x more effective. Squad connects recruiters with high-intent roles at companies like Circle, Stellar, and CoinList.

What You'll Do

• Identify and prioritize the highest-leverage strategic problems across the business.
• Own initiatives end to end, from problem definition through execution and measurement.
• Partner with engineers to design and implement AI workflows that improve recruiter effectiveness.
• Drive operational improvements across product, growth, and partnerships.
• Translate ambiguous challenges into clear, actionable plans and outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• 1–5 years of experience in strategy, operations, or business analysis roles.
• Background at a top-tier management consulting firm (MBB or equivalent) or hands-on strategy and operations experience at an early-stage startup or high-growth marketplace.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and comfort operating in high-ambiguity environments.
• STEM degree or other strong analytical signals.
• Hands-on operator mindset; experience with P&L ownership, 0→1 initiatives, or rapid scaling preferred.
• Ability to move fluidly across functions and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

• $110k–$180k base salary + equity
• 3 openings available

Location

New York City, in-person.