Named #4 startup in Canada for 2024, Hiive is a fintech/marketplace startup connecting buyers and sellers of stock in venture-backed pre-IPO companies🚀. Thanks to our industry-leading technology and best-in-class capital markets team, we are home to the fastest-growing marketplace for the stock of “unicorns” on the planet. As a profitable and rapidly growing business backed by tier-one venture capital investors, we are seeking to scale our high-performing team.
As an
Associate, Operations Strategy at Hiive, you will play a pivotal role in driving internal operational excellence across the organization. This is a high-impact, fast-paced position, ideal for someone who thrives in improving processes, solving operational inefficiencies, and implementing scalable solutions. Your work will span multiple departments and you’ll lead projects aimed at optimizing workflows, streamlining processes, and enhancing overall efficiency within the company.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Would Include
- Collaborate with the Capital Markets, Execution, Finance, and Marketing teams to design, implement, and improve systems and processes that align with evolving business needs.
- Develop and implement sales, product, or business strategies that address complex business challenges, with a focus on driving exponential growth and operational efficiency.
- Analyze current operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of best practices, standard operating procedures, and internal policies.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Commerce, Economics) with a strong academic record.
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications, systems, and processes.
- Interest in venture capital, startups, and private equity, with an understanding of the unique challenges faced by high-growth companies.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient, with a strong ability to manage and process large datasets, including data import/exports and migrations.
- Collaborative and flexible team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Process-oriented and open-minded, with a strong desire to iterate, optimize, and continuously improve systems and workflows.
- Ability to combine business context with analytics to diagnose problem areas and develop customized, impactful solutions.
Preferred Skills
- 2-4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or startup Strategy and Operations/BizOps roles.
- 2+ years of experience working with Salesforce or other CRM systems.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex, ambiguous topics into clear and compelling narratives tailored to different audiences.
- Experience with Python, SQL, or Apex for data analysis and process automation.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.
- Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing early-stage startup through our employee stock option plan.
- Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, a health and personal spending account.
- A dedicated desk in our Vancouver, BC HQ, in the heart of downtown, with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks, an onsite gym, and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.
- Enjoy a $20-per-day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.
- An engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party, and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Womens’ Network events.
- Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.
- Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.
- Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.
Hiive is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.
