Director of Business Operations

Highstock is hiring a Director of Business Operations to partner directly with the founder in shaping the strategic direction and performance of the business. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role for someone who thrives on ambiguity. Success in this role requires a rare blend of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and operational problem-solving. Responsibilities Partner with the founder to shape strategy, prioritize investments, and ensure alignment between near-term execution and long-term vision Define and own the key performance metrics that measure the health of the business; build our forecasting, planning, and reporting Develop and optimize monetization strategies as Highstock scales its marketplace Identify and execute growth initiatives in close partnership with growth and operations teams Own monthly and quarterly business reviews Act as a force multiplier across the company: securing buy-in, unblocking teams, and ensuring we hit our most ambitious goals Qualifications 8+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital, with meaningful time spent operating inside a company (ideally a high-growth startup or marketplace) Track record of owning ambiguous, cross-functional problems and driving them to measurable outcomes Highly analytical — sophisticated in financial modeling and comfortable working with data directly (SQL strongly preferred) Direct experience engaging with executives and senior leaders to influence strategic decisions Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to operate at all altitudes Bias toward action, comfort with ambiguity, and an ownership mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr