Business Operations Associate

Desteia (formerly Auba); México; Híbrido; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic logistics technology company in Mexico City is seeking a Business Operations Associate to support administrative and operational functions. This role requires strong communication skills in both English and Spanish and proficiency in various management tools. Ideal candidates are highly organized, proactive, and eager to contribute to a fast-growing team. The position offers competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and flexible remote work options.

Servicios

Competitive compensation and meaningful equity

Unlimited PTO

Flexible, remote-first work arrangements

Health insurance or equivalent local benefits

Stipend for home office equipment

Opportunities for professional growth

Formación

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience in enterprise client delivery or operations management.

Responsabilidades

• Support company operations across compliance, contracts, finance, and people functions.
• Prepare internal documentation, templates, and client-facing materials.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency across teams.

Conocimientos

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Strong written and verbal communication in English

Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish

Skilled in Google Workspace

Proactive and adaptable

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

Notion

Asana/Linear

Document management systems

Descripción del empleo

Business Operations Associate

Application Deadline: 3 January 2026

Department: General Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mexico City, MEXICO

Description

Our Mission

Every year, supply chain disruptions cause estimated losses of $40 billion for trade between the US and Latin America alone. Globally, this number exceeds $1 trillion. At Desteia, we are on a mission to eliminate these disruptions by revolutionizing how companies manage their supply chains in North America and around the world. Our cutting‑edge AI technology empowers businesses with unprecedented visibility, efficiency, and control over their logistics operations. We're bringing the future to the world of logistics. In short, we are bringing the future to the world of logistics.

We are backed by great investors focused on scaling disruptive solutions including Village Global, Foundamental, Nazca VC, Bridge Latam, and Nido Ventures. And this is only the beginning. We are committed to expanding further and bringing our product and vision to all companies grappling with supply chain inefficiencies. To achieve this, we are assembling the best team.

Our Team

At Desteia, we place a high value on diverse perspectives and personal experiences at every level of our organization. Our founding team brings a wealth of experience in logistics and software development from their previous roles at companies like Tesla, Walmart, and Blend.

• Diego, our co‑CEO, successfully led his previous start‑up, Carrot from ideation to acquisition in addition to leading some of Blend’s Products from Series C to its IPO, as lead product manager for AI and ML
• Austin, our CTO, holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford and spent 4 years as a senior software engineer building Blend.
• Françoise, our co‑CEO, brings extensive experience in supply chain, operations, strategy and branding from companies such as Tesla, L’Oréal, LVMH and Walmart

(get to know them here, here, and here).

In each new hire, we aim to broaden our perspective. We understand that the ambitious challenges we're tackling will require an exceptional team, and we're dedicated to building one. We believe in hiring great people, giving them autonomy and support to excel, and providing opportunities for internal growth. As an early team member, your ideas will be valued, and your skills will have a profound impact.

The Role

Provide administrative and operational support across compliance, contracts, finance, and project coordination to free senior bandwidth for strategic client‑facing activities. We are looking for a full‑time or part‑time team member.

Core traits:

• Highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Spanish
• Skilled in Google Workspace, Notion, Asana/Linear, and document management systems
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn compliance, finance, and client delivery processes
• Comfortable working across functions (engineering, legal, and external partners)

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Support company operations across compliance, contracts, finance, and people functions.
• Coordinate document workflows, including signatures, version control, and record organization.
• Maintain trackers for contracts, policies, and audit evidence to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with budgeting, vendor management, and expense tracking.
• Prepare internal documentation, templates, and client‑facing materials.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee record maintenance.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and client rollouts.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency across teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We Are Looking For

We value diversity and encourage all interested candidates, regardless of whether they meet all qualifications, to apply. While the following qualifications are relevant to our work at Desteia, they are not strict requirements:

• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Notion, Asana/Linear, and document management tools.
• Experience in enterprise client delivery or operations management.
• Exposure to compliance, finance, or legal operations is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field is preferred.

Benefits

Joining Desteia comes with a range of benefits:

• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Flexible, remote‑first work arrangements.
• Health insurance or equivalent local benefits.
• Stipend for home office equipment.
• Experience working with cutting‑edge technologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Periodic in‑person get‑togethers to build camaraderie with your teammates.