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Operations Associate

New York City, USAOn-sitePosted 1 week ago

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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
On-site
Level
Entry Level
Department
Business Operations
Experience
1+ year experience
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

About the role

About The Role

The Operations Associate drives execution of operational programs across Central Operations' core functions — Contractor Operations, Marketplace & Allocations, Trust & Safety, and Pay. This is an individual contributor role with real ownership over the workstreams you touch: you'll dig into the data, spot what's not working, and drive improvements forward, working closely with Operations Program Managers and cross-functional partners to keep programs running smoothly.

  • Own execution of operational workstreams across Central Operations functions, using judgment on how best to get the work done
  • Pull, organize, and analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
  • Monitor key metrics and operational queues, and drive resolution of issues within your scope — not just flagging them upward
  • Identify and help implement process improvements, not just document existing ones
  • Own day-to-day escalations and requests, using judgment on when to resolve directly versus loop in others
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on ad hoc requests and initiatives

You Have

  • 1+ years of experience in operations, business support, or a similar analytical individual-contributor role
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and drive action
  • Comfort operating with ambiguity, using judgment to figure out the right approach rather than relying on a fixed playbook
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Basic proficiency in SQL or similar data tools, or strong willingness to learn quickly
  • Clear written communication skills for documenting work and driving alignment with stakeholders

Bonus points

  • Prior exposure to one of Central Operations' core functions — Contractor Operations, Marketplace & Allocations, Trust & Safety, or Pay
  • Experience using SQL or other data analysis tools
  • A track record of taking ownership and driving improvements without heavy oversight