Strategy & Operations Associate
Role Overview
The Strategy & Operations Associate is a strategic generalist responsible for important and ambiguous projects within the Operations organization.
The role combines strategic thinking, meticulous execution, cross-functional relationship building, and hands-on problem solving.
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About Alaan
Alaan is an AI-powered spend management platform for businesses in the Middle East.
Its platform combines corporate cards, expense tracking, automation, accounting integrations, and financial insights.
Alaan serves businesses across the UAE and KSA and is backed by Y Combinator and other global investors.
About the Role
The Strategy & Operations Associate is a strategic generalist responsible for important and ambiguous projects within the Operations organization.
The role combines strategic thinking, meticulous execution, cross-functional relationship building, and hands-on problem solving.
What You'll Do
- Lead and execute high-impact, cross-functional projects affecting company growth and operations.
- Turn ambiguous problems into clear plans, workstreams, owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, determine root causes, and build scalable solutions.
- Partner with Product, Sales, Customer Success, and Growth on company-wide initiatives.
- Conduct analysis and research to clarify complex business problems and support decision-making.
- Step into unfamiliar areas, learn quickly, and drive problems through resolution.
- Build systems, dashboards, standard operating procedures, and operating rhythms for the Operations organization.
What We Are Looking For
- 1–3 years of experience, ideally at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or a tier 1 startup.
- Strong structured problem-solving skills with the ability to turn ambiguity into clear actions.
- High ownership and bias for action, including driving solutions through completion.
- Curiosity and first-principles thinking.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort operating in a high-velocity, high-ambiguity environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently with large datasets using SQL.
- Experience with BI tools is a plus.
What’s In It For You
- Significant ownership and accountability in building a fintech brand.
- Flexible hybrid culture with work-life balance.
- Offsite events, competitive salary, equity, travel allowances, gym memberships, and other perks.
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