Growth & Operations Business Unit Leader

Valnet, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, finance, engineering, data science, or related analytical fields
  • Proven experience in building, launching, or scaling businesses or revenue streams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using data-driven decision making
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership and execution focus
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Own the development and growth of Military.com's mortgage lead generation marketplace
  • Partner with engineering to optimize platform infrastructure and user experience
  • Analyze market data to identify growth opportunities and maximize revenue
  • Define product requirements, operational workflows, and growth strategies
  • Develop business cases, financial models, and revenue forecasts for strategic decisions
  • Build and manage relationships with mortgage lenders and financial partners
  • Track marketplace performance to improve lead quality, conversion rates, and profitability

Benefits

  • Full health insurance plan including medical, dental, and vision
  • Fitness subscription reimbursement program
  • Competitive compensation plan and bonus structure
Full Job Description
Location: Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, FL

Hours: 10 am - 6 pm

About the Role:

As a Growth & Operations Business Unit Leader, you will lead the creation and scaling of brand's mortgage marketplace business. Reporting to senior leadership, you will own the end-to-end development of a new VA loan lead generation platform, working cross-functionally with engineering, business development, and executive stakeholders to build a scalable and profitable business from the ground up.

This role requires a highly analytical and entrepreneurial operator who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building new ventures, and can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will be responsible for developing the marketplace infrastructure, establishing lender partnerships, optimizing unit economics, and driving long-term revenue growth.

Responsibilities
  • Own the development and growth of Military.com's mortgage lead generation marketplace.
  • Partner with engineering to build and optimize the platform's infrastructure and user experience.
  • Analyze audience, performance, and market data to identify growth opportunities and maximize revenue.
  • Define product requirements, operational workflows, and growth strategies to ensure successful execution.
  • Develop business cases, financial models, and revenue forecasts to support strategic decisions.
  • Build and manage relationships with mortgage lenders and financial partners.
  • Expand the lender network and diversify revenue sources.
  • Track marketplace performance and continuously improve lead quality, conversion rates, and profitability.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities.
  • Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to execute growth initiatives.


Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, finance, engineering, data science, or a related analytical field.
  • Proven experience building, launching, or scaling a new business, product, or revenue stream.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisions.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and execution.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.


Benefits
  • Full health insurance plan (including medical, dental, and vision).
  • Fitness subscription reimbursement program.
  • Competitive compensation plan and bonus structure.


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