Business Operations Associate

Job Title Business Operations & Strategy Associate Salary $110k-$140k + Equity Company Description Alternative Payments is a $22M Series A fintech building the financial operating system for SMB service businesses. Having spent five years mastering accounts receivable for MSPs, they are now expanding into accounts payable and AI-powered analytics to redefine how service businesses manage their money movement and financial operations. Job Description Join a high-growth team as the fourth hire in Strategy & Ops, reporting directly to the COO. You will solve the company's highest-priority problems by building financial models, automating processes, and leveraging AI tools like Claude Code. This hybrid New York role transitions you from advising to building high-impact fintech solutions. Location New York, USA Why this role is remarkable Work directly under a COO with a pedigree in investment banking and private equity (ex-Houlihan Lokey, H.I.G.) alongside a team of former Rothschild analysts. Join a $22M Series A fintech at an inflection point, moving beyond accounts receivable to build a comprehensive money-movement stack for a global market. Operate at the cutting edge of AI, using tools like Cursor and custom MCPs to automate workflows and accelerate execution faster than traditional ops teams. What You Will Do Execute high-impact cross-functional projects and implement scalable operational processes to drive financial and organizational decision-making. Identify organizational inefficiencies and leverage AI-powered automation to eliminate bottlenecks and optimize payment activity costs. Partner with leadership and the sales/success teams to resolve complex challenges and generate data-driven insights through modeling. The ideal candidate Possesses 2-5 years of professional experience in investment banking, private equity, or financial services with superior quantitative and financial modeling skills. Demonstrates an affinity for AI integration, including experience with prompting or tools like Claude Code to accelerate daily workflows. Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a high sense of urgency, bias for action, and rigorous attention to detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr