Operations Manager

New York

// YOUR MISSION AT PICUS

Operations: Managing day-to-day operations of the New York office, overseeing administrative processes, coordinating vendors and office-related matters, managing subtenants & business partnerships, and ensuring smooth execution of operational workflows

Strategy: Driving continuous improvement of internal processes, implementing operational initiatives, and supporting strategic projects across the global organization

Leadership: Acting as a key operational partner to the Head of Americas, supporting business operations, coordinating priorities, and taking ownership of supporting daily operations

Human Resources: Managing employee-related operations across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through offboarding, while ensuring a seamless and positive employee experience

// ABOUT YOU

Personality:
• You don't mind working hard if needed, and you are easy to work with
• Superior communication and organizational skills
• You have an entrepreneurial personality and mindset with a high degree of self-initiative
• Eager to learn about new things, including opportunities outside of your core focus
• Team player with an exceptional work ethic that can balance a number of transactions at the same time and prioritize matters in order to ensure that Picus operates at its best

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Operations Manager for the New York office, ensuring seamless daily operations
• Coordinate office logistics including supplies and general office organization
• Assist with planning and coordinating team events and internal gatherings
• Manage sub-tenants and other business partnerships
• Provide executive support to a senior executive in the NYC office
• Manage complex calendars, scheduling internal & external meetings
• Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries
• Support the extended team with administrative needs as they arise

• Supporting and advising on investment portfolio processes

• Oversee human resources and related operations for the Americas team
• Define talent and operational strategies and systems
• Manage full cycle recruiting process including but not limited to: sourcing candidates, reviewing resumes, conducting calls, assisting in scheduling interviews, compiling feedback, managing candidate communications
• Support and lead ongoing HR processes including but not limited to: onboarding, offboarding, HRIS maintenance, review cycles, payroll, benefits, retirement options
• Own company compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws (e.g., EEO, FLSA, FMLA) and manage workplace safety guidelines

Requirements:

• 2 - 6 years of experience in operations, business operations, consulting, finance, executive support in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree required, with strong academic performance
• Prior experience in financial services preferred (venture capital, private equity, hedge fund, or investment banking), though flexible on background
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and ownership-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

// YOUR BENEFITS AT PICUS

Global network: Engage in conversations with exceptional founders, experts and other stakeholders in the tech ecosystem. As part of these efforts, you will build and maintain a valuable personal network across the globe.

Culture: We have an ambitious, entrepreneurial & caring company culture with very high standards, enabling you to take full responsibility early on. You will continuously interact with a global team, collaborate with colleagues across 5 offices and learn about each region's ecosystems.

Exposure: Work in very close alignment with a senior executive overseeing the Americas operations

// GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Location: Meatpacking District, NYC
• Set-up: In office work, Mon - Fri
• Travel: Occasional for events or meetings
• Salary (annual): $100,000 - $150,000 base salary
• Benefits: Generous package of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k matching and various monthly stipends.
• Employer: Picus Capital Americas Corporation (US based subsidiary of Picus acting as the exclusive advisor for investments in North and South America region)
• Visa: No visa sponsorship for newly issued Visas currently possible. Candidates are required to have work authorization in the US