About The RoleAs Fora continues to scale its global advisor community and expand its product offerings, the volume and complexity of support inquiries are increasing. The
Support Operations Specialist, Fora X is a newly created role focused on delivering a distinct, high-touch support experience for Fora's highest-value advisors. This segment represents a meaningful share of company revenue and requires a thoughtful, responsive, and operationally strong approach to support.
This role sits within the Support team and reports to the Support Operations Lead. It partners closely with cross-functional teams including Advisor Experience, Finance, Product Operations, and the broader Support organization. The Support Operations Specialist will own Fora X inquiries end to end, reducing reliance on senior leadership for escalations and ensuring a seamless, high-quality advisor experience.
This is a hands-on, evolving role with the opportunity to define what best-in-class support looks like for Fora X. The ideal candidate is excited to operate at the intersection of support and operations, contributing to both day-to-day execution and longer-term improvements in workflows, tooling, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver prompt, accurate, and empathetic support to Fora X Advisors via Intercom across all queues - including account operations, finance operations, booking operations, and advisor experience inquiries.
- Meet and exceed core support metrics (e.g., SLA compliance, CSAT, AHT, FCR).
- Serve as the first line of resolution for Fora X escalations, fully investigating and attempting resolution before routing to senior leadership.
- Partner closely with the Advisor Experience team on high-touch scenarios including retention concerns, sensitive client situations, and complex supplier relationships.
- Provide live, high-touch support via phone or Zoom when advisors need real-time assistance or when complex issues require a personal conversation.
- Flag unresponded Fora X tickets and potential churn risks proactively.
- Maintain and improve macros, SOPs, and internal documentation for Fora X support workflows.
- Become fluent in support tools (Intercom, internal BI dashboards, booking and payment systems).
- Drive initiatives to improve support scalability, including tooling enhancements, AI/chatbot optimization, and process automation.
- Help onboard and mentor new support team members.
Requirements- 3-5 years of full-time experience in a customer support, help desk, or operations role, ideally within the tech space
- Experience with ticketing platforms (e.g., Intercom, Zendesk)
- Solid understanding of key support metrics such as SLA, CSAT, AHT, and FCR
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and follow-through habits
- Fast learner who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Comfortable being a liaison between high-value advisors and internal stakeholders
- Familiarity with BI tools, payment processing systems, or AI chatbots
- Background in financial operations or the travel industry is a strong plus - particularly comfort with commission structures, payment platforms, or booking systems
- Based in NYC or open to relocation
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Strongly Preferred- Background in financial operations, including exposure to commissions, payment workflows, or reconciliation processes
- Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives, documentation, or operational playbooks
- Exposure to customer experience or analytics tools that inform support strategy and decision-making
CompensationCompensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $70K-$100K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we're considering multiple levels for this role.
- Unlimited vacation
- Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellhub Memberships
- 401k plan with company match
- Commuter Benefits
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Stock Options
This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.