Hybrid Strategy & Operations Associate

at PEAK6

• Job title: Strategy & Operations Associate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Austin, United States

About the role

• Strategy & Operations Associate at Apex managing complex scheduling, travel logistics, and supporting strategic initiatives across technology leaders. Collaborating cross-functionally to execute and track corporate goals with operational dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule appointments, including calendar management for multiple senior technology leaders ensuring efficient scheduling and organization of meetings, forums, and events.
• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of travel, including flights, accommodations, and itineraries, ensuring seamless travel experiences.
• Handle the processing and management of expense reports with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the planning and execution of corporate and departmental events, providing support in logistical arrangements, content gathering, and execution.
• Assist the executives in establishing priorities, managing time effectively to ensure focus on critical tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and special projects assigned by senior management.
• Track and report on the progress of strategic initiatives against corporate goals and milestones.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support business strategy development including market analysis, competitive landscape, and internal performance metrics.
• Help design, refine, and oversee the processes that support the business operations, optimizing for effectiveness and scale.
• Partner with operational leads to identify bottlenecks, propose improvements, and implementing scalable solutions.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards to monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics.
• Act as a liaison between Strategy & Operations and other departments to ensure alignment on objectives and target outcomes.
• Prepare and present insightful and detailed reports and presentations for senior stakeholders and team meetings.
• Drive ongoing communications related to strategic initiatives, fostering a collaborative team environment across the company.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and integrity operations, utilizing data tools to extract insights.
• Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for both tactical and strategic adjustments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) required
• 2+ years of experience in a strategy or operations role within a corporate setting.
• Proven track record of managing projects from inception to execution with measurable outcomes.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TQM.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex ideas for diverse audiences including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy in all outputs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across various organizational levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to use data to inform strategic decisions.
• Advanced skills in Excel and other analytical software (Tableau, SQL, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of financial modeling techniques and cost/benefit analysis.

Benefits

• healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
• competitive PTO
• 401k match
• parental leave
• HSA contribution match
• paid subscription to the Calm app
• generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits