Operations Lead

Summary

Join the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) as their highly strategic and execution-focused Operations Lead, serving as a force multiplier to the Chief Operating Officer. This role requires partnering with the COO to execute strategic initiatives, monitor KPIs, design operational rhythms, and serve as a primary thought partner in meetings. Responsibilities include cross-functional communication, anticipating operational needs, codifying systems, and providing executive administrative support. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in operational roles, strong project management skills, and experience working in high-growth startup environments. A Bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA is a plus. The target salary range is $125,000-$165,000, with benefits including remote work, flexible vacation, caregiver leave, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in cross-functional, hands-on operational roles (operations, business management, program/project management, chief of staff, executive administration)
• Proven ability to work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills with a bias toward clarity, action, and outcomes
• Experience driving enterprise accountability across multiple stakeholders and initiatives
• Familiarity with business performance metrics, enterprise risk, and growth levers
• Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced startup environments

Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO to execute strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across the LTSE enterprise
• Monitor and report on enterprise-wide KPIs, goals, and OKRs, proactively identifying risks or delays
• Design and maintain operational rhythms (cadence, check-ins, reviews) that keep the business accountable and focused
• Serve as the COO’s primary thought partner in meetings—preparing materials, capturing notes, surfacing action items, and driving follow-up
• Maintain clarity and continuity across initiatives by ensuring meeting outcomes translate into action and accountability
• Optimize scheduling, workflow, and time management to maximize impact and operational efficiency
• Act as an integrator across business functions, ensuring information flows efficiently and the right stakeholders are engaged at the right time
• Own special projects or time-sensitive initiatives, managing them from idea to execution
• Partner with the Executive Team on board material preparation and end-to-end board meeting project management
• Anticipate operational needs before they arise; connect day-to-day decisions to the company’s long-term strategy
• Codify frameworks and repeatable systems to scale enterprise knowledge and execution
• Coordinate meeting logistics, calendaring, travel arrangements, and other administrative needs as needed
• Oversee management of the NYC office location, ensuring mail is received, supplies are ordered, and building access is managed within compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in investment banking, financial services, exchanges, is preferred
• Experience working in a regulated environment is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or comparable experience is a plus

Benefits

• Drive Innovation. Make an impact working with a mission-driven company that shares your desire to create a new kind of public market
• Meet Great People . Work with skilled, committed, and supportive teammates, that have a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Achieve Balance. Enjoy the LTSE commitment to a sustainable remote-first work environment, including a flexible vacation policy that requires full-time team members to take a minimum of four weeks vacation per year
• Prioritize Health. Take charge of your health with rich medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits. 100% of employee costs are sponsored by LTSE and there is a small, fixed employee contributions for dependent costs
• Focus on Family. All new parents receive up to 4 months of caregiver leave including 8 weeks of full salary continuation, all while keeping your full company-sponsored benefits for up to the full 4 months
• Foster Growth. Receive up to $1500 annually towards continuing education and development
• Invest in Savings. Enroll in our 401k program offered through Human Interest, and other benefit programs offered through Gusto
• Give Back Donate to organizations of your choice and LTSE will match up to $600 per year
• Get Started. Launch quickly with your company provided laptop, cell phone reimbursement, and $500 home-office stipend