Business Operations Associate (Work From Home)

Iqtalent
South Africa
Remote
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
Job description

Persona is the company top startups use to hire people from all around the world. Our vision is a future where each person can find the best role for them and companies can discover the world’s best talent. Founded by two Stanford University graduates, Persona works with the world’s fastest-growing technology startups. Our clients are funded by some of the world’s top investors, like Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Persona is a talent agency that recruits, trains, and staffs talented remote professionals such as yourself. This is an opportunity to work closely with the future Googles, Facebooks, and Amazons of the world—building out their organizations and helping them reach the next level of success.

We support everyone we hire with training, mentoring, and technology resources so they are enabled to do their best and are as happy as possible in their roles. We have a large international team dedicated to supporting and taking care of new Persona team members, and our goal is to provide excellent long-term career opportunities for everyone who joins the team.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for Business Operations Associates to help our clients implement strategies that enhance productivity and ensure operational excellence. As a Business Operations Associate you’ll be a general problem solver, collaborating with different teams at our client company and helping them with various projects.

Responsibilities—what you’ll do:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of business strategies and processes to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Manage projects from conception to execution, ensuring they align with strategic goals and are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Analyze data to identify trends, forecast needs, and propose actionable solutions to business challenges.
  • Coordinate with different teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and provide support where necessary.
  • Prepare and present reports on business operations to senior management, providing insights and recommendations.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory, legal, and industry guidelines.

Requirements:

  • Fully fluent in English
  • Skilled in the use of apps and technology
  • Ability to commit long-term and full-time
  • Ability to work U.S. business hours (Pacific Time, Central Time, or Eastern Time)
  • No work experience is required, but we will take any work experience you have into account
  • This is not a short-term, part-time, or freelancing role. We only accept serious, career-oriented candidates.

Other qualities we look for:

  • Track record of success at work or in school
  • An ability to solve complex problems with minimal guidance
  • Experience in high performance work or school environments
  • Skilled at anticipating team members’ needs
  • Willingness to work hard and persevere
  • Intellectual curiosity and resourcefulness
  • Professionalism

What we offer:

  • Best salaries in the industry
  • Permanent ability to work from anywhere in the world
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • A fast-paced and collaborative environment
  • Warm and friendly company culture
  • Full benefits

Benefits at Persona:

  • Health insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off (paid sick and vacation leaves)
  • Annual bonuses based on performance
  • Monthly tech allowance
  • Opportunity to be paid in your currency of choice
  • Others depending on seniority

This is a full-time and long-term role, dedicated exclusively to serving one of our clients. We are looking for individuals who are ready to fully commit their time and energy to one company and grow and develop along with that company. All roles at Persona are 100% work-from-anywhere (work from home or wherever it suits you best). If this is your first time working for a U.S. company, that’s okay; we provide guidance and assistance getting set up as a remote professional. Once hired, we will carefully match you to a client company of ours that perfectly suits your career background, skills, and goals.

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