Strategy & Operations Manager - Corporate

About the company :

Founders today are building global companies from day one - but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that!

We're building the financial operating system for global founders, bringing banking, software, and automation into a single platform so businesses can move faster across borders and stay focused on building.

Aspire is built by people who think from first principles, care deeply about solving hard problems, and take real ownership of their work. Our team brings global experience from leading fintech and technology companies, and many of us are former founders and operators who understand what it takes to build thoughtfully, make trade-offs, and deliver at scale in a global environment.

Backed by leading global investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed, Aspire has been trusted by more than 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide to manage their finances since 2018. Together with partners like J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Wise, we're building for the next generation of global companies.

About the role

Strategy & Operations is where Aspire's biggest priorities meet execution.

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven leader to lead cross-functional initiatives from inception to delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership, department heads, and external stakeholders to drive strategic projects that align with company goals - on time, within scope, and on budget.

This role offers great visibility within the company and opportunity to work with all departments & functions.

You report to the COO.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvements strategies & roadmaps for corporate functions in collaboration with functional heads
• Design & manage implementation of strategic projects. Define project scope, goals, deliverables, success metrics, detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams across multiple departments
• Track and communicate project status, escalations, and decisions to senior leadership and executive sponsors
• Lead workstreams related to long-term business planning such as goal setting, performance management, resource forecasting processes
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align strategy, targets, and execution
• Develop business cases, scenario models, and ROI analyses for key initiatives
• Prepare executive-level presentations and planning materials

What we are looking for

• 7+ years experience. Of which at least 3 years experience in business planning or project management
• Previous experience in startup and/or consulting
• Strong quantitative & analytical skills
• Strong communication skills & ability to work with stakeholders from junior to C-level
• Adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Problem-solving and ability to deliver output under pressure