Senior Consulting Associate Strategy and Operations 2066

Pivotal Talent Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate in Strategy and Operations to drive enterprise initiatives that enhance growth and performance. This role involves designing scalable processes, managing strategic initiatives, and aligning business strategies with enterprise goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consulting, financial modeling, and data analysis, with a passion for solving complex business problems. Join a team committed to operational excellence and making a positive impact in the affordable housing sector.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in consulting with project experience in real estate or financial services.
• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic initiatives from design through implementation.
• Support escalation management and issue resolution.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Data Analysis

Strategic Business Planning

Operational Scaling

Problem Solving

Job description

THE POSITION

The Senior Associate, Strategy and Operations helps drive high-impact enterprise initiatives that enhance growth, efficiency, and performance. Reporting to and working closely with the Managing Director, Strategy and Operations, this role implements strategic improvements that position the company for long-term success.

What You Can Expect To Do:

• Support escalation management and issue resolution in collaboration with business leaders.

• Design scalable processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage strategic initiatives from design through implementation, including global expansion and core business optimization.

• Align subsidiary business strategies with enterprise goals to ensure consistency and profitability.

• Help execute enterprise transformation initiatives and monitor key performance indicators.

• Support the development of service standards and strategic partnerships to enhance operational excellence.

• Provide operational support to the strategy and operations team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

What You Should Have:

• 2-4 years of experience in a top tier consulting firm with project experience in real estate investment, technology, financial services or strategy.

• Strong financial modeling and data analysis skills to assess market trends, portfolio performance, revenue trends, and investment decisions.

• Experience in strategic business planning, revenue optimization, and operational scaling in a multi-entity organization.

• A track record of solving complex business problems and executing growth initiatives.

• Familiarity with real estate is a plus, but the ability to translate financial data into business decisions is essential.

What You Should Be:

• Analytical and data-driven – You use numbers to tell a story and drive high-impact decisions.

• A big-picture thinker with a growth mindset – You continuously seek opportunities to scale, optimize, and improve profitability.

• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity – You take ownership and execute without waiting for direction.

• Financially fluent and business-savvy – You understand revenue strategies, cash flow optimization, and market positioning.

• Strategic but pragmatic – You balance long-term impact with the urgency of execution and results.

Assured Housing Solutions, a Standard Communities affiliate, is a premier affordable housing compliance consulting firm committed to empowering property owners and management companies to achieve and sustain regulatory excellence. Our mission is to address the critical, often-overlooked details that drive long-term success, ensuring underserved communities have access to safe, high-quality housing delivered with dignity and integrity.

With over 50 years of combined expertise in HUD and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) regulations, our team provides tailored solutions to help clients overcome challenges such as limited resources, staff turnover, and onboarding new team members. Our comprehensive suite of services includes training, certification management, compliance reporting, audit preparation and response, and routine reconciliation.

At Assured Housing Solutions, we do more than ensure compliance—we partner with our clients to elevate the standard of affordable housing. By fostering strong relationships with regulatory agencies and prioritizing community well-being, we help create lasting value for our clients and the communities they serve.

Compensation:
$120,000-$150,000 per year