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.