Operations Associate
Metro is a boutique investment firm dedicated to nurturing the growth of businesses in our diverse portfolio across various industries. As our portfolio companies continue to grow, our unwavering commitment to continuous operational support remains at the forefront. Founded by entrepreneurs solely dedicated to the growth and success of our diverse companies, Metro is dynamic and fast-paced. Our team is profoundly committed to the success of our portfolio companies, where each day brings something unique—whether tackling highly complex projects or engaging in more routine tasks. At Metro, there is no typical day; anticipate the unexpected.
As an Operations Associate, you will contribute to a fast-growing portfolio of companies at the nexus of technology and global business. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and a go-getter who loves to problem-solve in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
***This role requires on-site work at our Bala Cynwyd office on a full-time basis. A hybrid schedule of 3-4 days per week in office can be explored after training and ramp period is successfully completed. We will only consider candidates who are within a reasonable commuting distance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in various operations projects across our portfolio companies.
- Lead the planning to follow-up on operations projects.
- Prioritize requests from internal stakeholders, including management and business development teams, providing timely solutions to meet their objectives.
- Contribute to research projects aimed at fostering the growth of our companies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimize workflow and deliver results.
- Be involved in any ad hoc tasks as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in any field of study
- Extremely organized and capable of communicating professionally.
- Willingness to work on a variety of tasks.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Highly detail-oriented, driven, and focused mindset.
- Skillful managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and mature decision-making capabilities.
- A motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for our mission.
Highly Desired but not Required:
- 0-2 years of internship or professional work experience in a startup, B2B, professional services, or legal context.
- Experience in operations or business development operations is a plus.
