Business Operations & Strategy Associate (Fintech)

TL;DR

Business Operations & Strategy Associate (Fintech): Driving high-impact strategic initiatives and operational excellence for a leading retail trading platform with an accent on quantitative analysis, KPI tracking, and cross-functional execution. Focus on building financial models, automating high-impact workflows, and scaling AI adoption across the organization.

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL (In-office Tue-Thu; not open to remote candidates)

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 USD + 8% target bonus

Company

hirify.global is an industry-leading retail trading platform and futures broker empowering traders worldwide.

What you will do

• Act as an internal consultant to shape priorities and provide clarity for complex business decisions.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute business unit strategies and investment cases.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Define, track, and report on key business metrics and KPIs aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage project timelines and cross-functional workstreams to ensure accountability across stakeholders.
• Scale AI repositories and automate high-impact workflows to drive business efficiency and adoption.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or business intelligence.
• Must be based in Chicago, IL (Hybrid schedule).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools such as Looker or Tableau.
• Proven track record in PMO or project management of cross-functional workstreams.
• Strong communication skills for preparing executive-facing materials.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with growth funnels, experimentation, or performance optimization.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model (Tue-Thu in office) with 20 additional flex remote days annually.
• Competitive 401k plan with a 3.5% company match.
• Generous PTO (18 days) plus 7 paid holidays and 5 conditional holidays.
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental coverage.
• 100% company-covered Life and Disability insurance.