Business Operations Associate

Jobgether; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 338,000 - 459,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first flexibility

Fully distributed organization

International collaboration

Professional development

Career growth

Inclusive workplace

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Jobgether in United Arab Emirates is partnered to hire a Business Operations Associate for a remote, international environment. You will support strategic planning, OKRs, and cross-functional initiatives to drive growth in a fast-growing SaaS company.

You will collaborate with the VP of Business Operations and teams across Product, Engineering, Finance, People, and Go-to-Market to build scalable operating practices, improve Notion as a central knowledge hub, and enhance decision-making with

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, technology investment banking, venture capital, startup operations, or a mix.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with data-driven decision making.
• Good understanding of SaaS business models and key metrics (revenue, margins, costs, cash burn).
• Ability to interpret financial reports and assess performance and health.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to present to senior stakeholders.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with initiative and curiosity.
• Interest in AI tools and their potential to improve operations.
• Proficiency with macOS and collaboration tools like Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom.
• Strong written English and ability to collaborate across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution: coordinate goal-setting and monitor progress against objectives.
• OKRs: support leadership in defining, implementing, and tracking company-wide OKRs.
• Research: conduct market, business, and operational research for actionable insights.
• Performance analysis: analyze organizational performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Information access: ensure timely access to relevant business information for decisions.
• Analyses: evaluate opportunities, trends, and improvements through experiments.
• Strategic content: prepare content and updates for leadership meetings and offsites.
• Cross-functional alignment: support communication between senior leadership and teams.
• Process improvement: implement and improve operating processes and frameworks.
• Knowledge management: build scalable systems and manage Notion as the central repository.
• Efficiency: identify inefficiencies and streamline workflows across distributed teams.
• AI adoption: promote AI tools to improve internal processes and efficiency.

Skills

Management consulting

Startup operations

Venture capital

Technology investment banking

Analytical skills

SaaS metrics

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

AI tools interest

English proficiency

Tools

Slack

Google Workspace

Zoom

macOS

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Business Operations Associate based in United Arab Emirates.

The Business Operations Associate will play a key role in supporting strategic planning, operational excellence, and business growth within a fast-growing technology environment. Working closely with the VP of Business Operations, you will contribute to high-impact initiatives that shape organizational priorities and improve company-wide performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Finance, People, and Go-to-Market, gaining broad exposure to business operations and executive decision-making. From analyzing performance metrics to improving internal processes, your work will help ensure teams have the insights and tools they need to succeed. You will also contribute to building scalable operating practices in a fully remote, international environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical and proactive professional who enjoys solving complex problems and making a tangible impact in a high-growth SaaS business.

Accountabilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution

  • Coordinate and manage the company's goal-setting processes, monitoring progress against key objectives and identifying potential deviations.

  • Support leadership in defining, implementing, and tracking Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to ensure alignment across departments.

  • Conduct market, business, and operational research to develop actionable insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.

  • Analyze organizational performance and help identify opportunities to improve execution and achieve business objectives.

• Decision-Making & Leadership Alignment

  • Ensure employees have timely access to relevant business information, promoting transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.

  • Conduct analyses and experiments to evaluate business opportunities, identify trends, and recommend improvements.

  • Prepare strategic content, presentations, and performance updates for company-wide meetings, leadership discussions, and team offsites.

  • Support communication and alignment between senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Collaborate with department leaders to implement and continuously improve company-wide operating processes and frameworks.

  • Develop efficient systems for knowledge sharing, documentation, and collaboration across a distributed workforce.

  • Manage and continuously improve Notion as the organization's central knowledge management platform and Single Source of Truth.

  • Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions to streamline workflows and improve productivity.

  • Support high-priority business initiatives and contribute wherever additional operational or strategic support is needed.

  • Explore and promote the use of AI tools and emerging technologies to improve internal processes and overall business efficiency.

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, technology investment banking, venture capital, startup operations, or a combination of these fields.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated experience using data and research to inform business decisions.

• Good understanding of SaaS business models and key financial and operational metrics, including revenue, margins, operating costs, and cash burn.

• Ability to interpret financial reports, assess business performance and develop informed perspectives on organizational health.

• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and interact effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Proven stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across different functions and influence outcomes without direct authority.

• Adaptability and a willingness to work in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities evolve and ambiguity is part of everyday operations.

• A continuous improvement mindset, combined with initiative, curiosity, and a practical approach to problem-solving.

• Genuine interest in AI tools and their potential to improve business operations, with a willingness to experiment, share insights, and contribute to broader AI adoption.

• Proficiency with macOS and confidence working remotely with collaboration and productivity tools such as Slack, Google Workspace, and Zoom.

• Strong written English skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different time zones and geographical locations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: The advertised annual salary range is $92,000–$125,000 for US-based candidates, depending on geographical location, experience and expertise. Compensation for Poland-based candidates will be determined according to regional benchmarks and discussed during the recruitment process.

• Remote-first flexibility: Join a fully distributed organization with the flexibility to work remotely from an approved location.

• International collaboration: Work alongside talented professionals across different departments, countries and time zones.

• Professional development: Gain valuable exposure to strategic planning, executive decision-making, financial analysis and business operations within a rapidly growing technology company.

• High-impact responsibilities: Contribute directly to important business initiatives and help shape the company’s operational strategy and growth.

• Technology-driven environment: Work with modern collaboration tools and explore innovative applications of AI to improve productivity and business processes.

• Career growth: Develop a broad understanding of SaaS business operations while building experience across multiple business functions.

• Inclusive workplace: Join a collaborative environment that values diversity, different perspectives, authenticity and equal opportunities.

• Supportive team culture: Work with colleagues who value initiative, continuous learning, transparency and shared success.

Additional information:

• Employment is subject to geographical eligibility and local regulatory and security requirements.

• Candidates must be authorized to work from their country of residence, as visa sponsorship is not provided.

• The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and underrepresented communities in technology.