Business Operations Lead (AI)

Location: Remote, Tokyo, Japan

Company

Building proactive AI-native applications that help users manage conversations, errands, organisation, and workflows with minimal prompting.

What you will do

• Lead business operations across multiple countries and manage a team of Business Operations Partners.
• Oversee office setup, entity incorporation, market launches, payroll implementation, and local operational requirements.
• Manage external vendors and service providers across operational functions.
• Support recruiting operations, recruiter onboarding, and hiring activities.
• Plan and execute company events, offsites, and operational logistics.
• Track key initiatives, ensure timely completion, and improve processes for speed and reliability.

Requirements

• Experience in business operations, strategic operations, founder's office, or similar roles.
• Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort working across recruiting, finance, legal, and administrative functions.
• Ability to identify problems, make decisions, and drive execution independently.
• High ownership and willingness to take responsibility for outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Small, highly capable teams with high talent density and high standards.
• Hands-on environment where direct contribution to company success is expected.
• Culture focused on independent thinking, speed, ownership, transparency, and decisiveness.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed by leadership and hiring teams.
• Up to three interviews may be scheduled, conducted virtually or onsite.