Sallie Mae

Senior Associate, Business Operations

Sallie Mae$70K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in business software like Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of operational processes and best practices
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Support and execute various operational processes for smooth business operations
  • Analyze data using SQL and other tools to identify operational needs
  • Develop and implement strategies to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency
  • Explore automation and AI tools to improve workflows
  • Contribute to operational documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating them as necessary
  • Coordinate and prioritize tasks and projects with team members
  • Prepare operational reports and presentations for management

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Generous PTO and 12 Federal Holidays observed
  • Financial well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement
  • Access to on-site fitness centers and gym subsidy
  • Confidential counseling and wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement and family scholarship programs
  • Career development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
What You'll Contribute

The Senior Associate, Business Operations will support our day-to-day operational activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Manager of Business Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and smooth operations.

What You'll Do
  • Support and execute various operational processes to ensure smooth business operations
  • Use SQL and other analytical tools to analyze data, identify operational needs, and recommend process improvements
  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to streamline workflow, increase productivity, and enhance operational efficiency
  • Explore and apply automation and AI tools to improve workflows and reduce manual effort.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of operational documentation, including process manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Assist in the identification and resolution of operational issues, and escalate as necessary
  • Collaborate with team members to coordinate and prioritize tasks and projects
  • Assist in the preparation of operational reports and presentations for management review

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What you have

Minimum: Indicate minimum education, skills and experience required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze data to identify operational trends and opportunities
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency in using business software and tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
  • Knowledge of operational processes and best practices
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow
  • Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field

Preferred: Indicate "nice to haves" regarding education, skills, and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field

Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
  • Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
  • Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
  • Career development and training opportunities

About Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae is a publicly traded U.S. corporation that provides consumer banking. Its nature has changed dramatically since it was set up in 1973. At first, it was a government entity that serviced federal education loans. It then became private and started offering private student loans, although at one point it had a contract to service federal loans. The company's primary business is originating, servicing, and collecting private education loans. The company also provides college savings tools such as its Upromise rewards program. It is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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