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ParadigmParadigmSan Francisco, CA

Business Operations

Serves as a high-trust generalist tackling cross-functional projects, building systems and analytics, and supporting scaling initiatives in a fast-growing AI startup. Requires 3-5 years in ops/strategy at high-growth tech firms with strong analytical skills and comfort in ambiguity.

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On-site3+ YOEBusiness Operations

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own high-priority cross-functional projects end-to-end, from scoping and execution through rollout and iteration
  • Work directly with leadership to identify bottlenecks, operational gaps, and opportunities across the business
  • Build systems, processes, and internal tooling that help Paradigm scale efficiently
  • Support strategic initiatives across product, operations, enterprise deployments, growth, partnerships, recruiting, and finance as needed
  • Pull, analyze, and operationalize data to drive decision-making and improve execution
  • Build strong relationships across the organization and become a trusted partner to both technical and non-technical teams
  • Operate effectively in highly ambiguous environments where priorities shift quickly and context changes often
  • Step into whatever work is most important to the company, even when it falls outside a formal job description

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, business operations, strategy, product operations, or a high-growth technology company
  • Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and execute effectively with minimal oversight
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences
  • High comfort with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and fast-moving environments
  • Track record of exceptional performance and high ownership in previous roles
  • Strong operational instincts and willingness to dive into details when necessary

Nice-to-haves

  • Worked as an early employee at a startup and operated far beyond your formal role
  • Experience as a Chief of Staff, BizOps lead, founder associate, or strategic operator at a scaling company
  • Technical background in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics
  • Enjoy solving ambiguous operational problems that don't have predefined answers
  • Thrive in environments where priorities change frequently and the pace is intense
  • Equally comfortable in spreadsheets, product discussions, customer conversations, and executive meetings
  • Want broad exposure to how an AI company scales across product, infrastructure, enterprise operations, and go-to-market execution

Skills

SQLExcelGoogle SheetsAnalyticsData AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceInternal ToolingProcess AutomationCross-Functional Project ManagementOperational Strategy

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