Valence - Strategy & Operations Associate
Requirements
• 3+ years of professional experience in consulting and/or fast-paced B2B startup. • Ability to diagnose a variety of problems, break them down, and solution in an impactful way. • High velocity execution skills to keep many work streams on track; natural attention to the small detail. • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to adjust styles to the internal and external audiences. • Comfort with data manipulation and visualization to communication key insights in a value-added way. • Self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient. Highly motivated and self-driven, with a strong desire to exceed expectations. • Willingness to embrace challenges, experiment and continuously learn through high-quality feedback and new workstreams. • Clear motivations for wanting to join an early-stage team. • What you'll get • What you'll get • Ownership & Rapid Growth • Outsized missions from day one, with direct responsibility for company-defining projects • Work alongside the executive team with transparency into strategy and decision-making • Influence on direction through real-time customer feedback and market insights • AI-First Operator • AI-First Operator • Work directly with cutting-edge AI models and next-generation platforms • Build expertise in enterprise AI implementation across Fortune 500 companies and multiple industries • Establish yourself as a recognized leader among peers in shaping how AI transforms work at a global scale
Responsibilities
• Operational rigour and excellence: Contribute to challenges of strategic importance across the organization, including Sales, Marketing, CS, Eng/Prompting, Operations and Product. • High velocity execution: Bring clarity to evolving environments by creating and implementing project plans that identify gaps and solutions, aiding cross-functional coordination and communication. • Decision making tools: Develop models and plans to identify key inputs and drive cross functional decision-making alongside the team. • Growth initiatives: Quickly establish a foot hold, create playbooks, and find strategies to ensure we can rapidly scale the team. • Product and feature improvements: Collaborate with various teams, including Operations, Product, Design, and Engineering, to identify and remove blockers, ensuring timely product improvements.
Benefits
• Competitive salary including base + bonuses • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision) from day one • Generous PTO, company-wide R&R shutdowns, and paid parental leave • Retirement plan support for US and global employees • Meaningful ownership in a venture-backed company at a growth inflection point • Financial upside that comes from scaling fast • Top-up grants as we scale and you deliver exceptional performance — your compensation grows alongside your impact • Top-Performing Culture • A culture built for top talent: intensity to win, growth without limits, and a team that solves hard problems and celebrates big wins together • Learn more about us and meet our team here • Location and Work Environment • This role is 3 days a week (Tues - Thurs) minimum in office. Candidates must be comfortable working with colleagues in different time zones (UK), and have valid travel documents without work authorization restrictions in the US. • Diversity and Inclusion • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer accommodations upon request throughout the hiring process. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allison Langille, Head of People, at [email protected].
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