Business Operations Lead

About the job Business Operations Lead


Business Operations Lead

Onsite | New York City, NY
Direct Hire / Permanent Placement

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Business Operations Lead on behalf of a valued client partner in the AI-driven enterprise healthcare startup sector . HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Business Operations Lead opportunity.

We are seeking a high-agency operator who has been trained in a rigorous performance environment and is ready to apply those skills inside an early-stage growth company. This individual will work closely with Finance & Operations leadership on strategic initiatives spanning finance, operations, pricing, enterprise deals, and cross-functional execution.

HireNow Disqualifier: Candidates with jumpy or unstable resumes will not be accepted or interviewed. We are prioritizing professionals with consistent tenure, strong progression, and measurable ownership outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute high-impact projects across Finance, Operations, and Go-To-Market functions
• Support enterprise sales opportunities through pricing models, proposals, commercial analysis, and contract coordination
• Build and improve internal business systems including procurement, people operations, and operating workflows
• Develop financial models, forecasts, dashboards, and cohort analyses to guide strategic decisions
• Partner daily with Sales, Product, Engineering, and executive leadership on priority initiatives
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable processes from zero-to-one
• Prepare executive-ready analyses, recommendations, and reporting materials
• Use modern AI tools and workflow automation to improve speed, accuracy, and execution quality
• Drive accountability across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project completion

Required Qualifications (Highly Important)

• 1-3 years of experience in one of the following environments:
  • Bulge bracket or elite boutique investment banking
  • MBB consulting or equivalent top-tier strategy consulting
  • Private equity analyst / associate roles
  • Strategy / Operations roles at a Series B+ high-growth startup with $100M+ funding
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills required
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to solve business problems from first principles
• Proven track record of owning projects end-to-end with minimal oversight
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-pressure environments
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and confidence to challenge ideas constructively
• Eagerness to use AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, Hex, or similar workflow tools
• Genuine interest in healthcare, home care, eldercare, or healthcare operations
• Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Valued)

• M&A transaction experience for former investment banking candidates
• Experience from top-tier firms breaking in from non-traditional academic backgrounds with strong outcomes
• Prior zero-to-one ownership building systems or operational workflows
• Experience supporting enterprise commercial deals or strategic partnerships
• Exposure to cohort analysis, pricing strategy, or GTM analytics
• Startup operator experience in scaled growth companies rather than very early Series A environments
• Strong communication presence with founders and senior executives

HireNow Disqualifiers

• Experience only from Series A startups without scaled growth exposure
• Weak Excel / financial modeling capabilities
• Pure technical backgrounds lacking business operations or analytical ownership
• Need for visa sponsorship / OPT (not available)
• Frequent job changes without clear rationale or progression

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who meet the following profile:

1-3 years in IB, MBB, PE, or Series B+ high-growth startup environments
Advanced Excel, modeling, and business analytics skills
Proven zero-to-one project ownership under pressure
Strong communicator with executive-facing maturity
Thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced execution settings
Uses AI tools to improve workflows and productivity
Interested in healthcare / home care / eldercare markets
Able to work onsite in NYC
Stable resume with progressive growth

Standout Candidates Include:

Analysts leaving investment banking seeking operator roles
MBB consultants ready to move in-house to startup execution
BizOps professionals from scaled startups with strong modeling backgrounds
Non-traditional candidates who achieved elite outcomes through grit and performance

HireNow Package

• Base Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
• Bonus Potential: Up to $50,000
• On-Target Earnings: Up to $210,000
• Additional Compensation: Equity + benefits package
• Special Consideration: Will match IB bonus for analysts leaving early
• Work Location: Onsite - New York City, NY
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available (No OPT)

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.