Strategy & Ops Director Associate

We’re looking for versatile builder-operators who can dive into any part of the business, bringing clarity to complexity, and moving initiatives across the finish line.

Responsibilities

• Turn strategy into execution: Translate high-level priorities into concrete plans and hands-on delivery.
• Own high-impact initiatives end-to-end: Lead strategic projects across Aspire’s core platforms from definition through launch and optimization.
• Architect for scale: Design processes and operating models that support reliable global growth.
• Optimize business performance: Develop commercial models, pricing approaches, and program structures that improve margins and efficiency.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships: Work with global financial institutions and infrastructure partners to ensure long-term reliability.
• Launch new capabilities: Navigate regulatory, operational, and partnership requirements to introduce new products and markets
• Drive cross-functional alignment: Partner with Product, Engineering, Risk, Finance, and Sales to move complex initiatives forward quickly.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in high-accountability, fast-moving environments.
• Strong operating pedigree: experience in top-tier consulting or a high-growth tech/startup environment; exposure to both is a strong plus.
• Execution Excellence: Proven ability to personally drive execution, not just recommend solutions.
• The S&O DNA: Strong structuring, judgment, and prioritisation skills with a clear bias for action.
• Academic Achievement: Strong academic track record from a leading university.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Payments or Fintech platform growth, across multiple markets
• API-led platforms, embedded finance, or finance operating systems exposure
  
  

What We Offer

• Work from anywhere
• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.