Senior Associate, Business Operations Jobs

Senior Associate, Business Operations roles help organizations turn strategic priorities into effective day-to-day execution. Professionals in these positions analyze processes and performance, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, and identify ways to improve efficiency and support business growth. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Senior Associate in Business Operations Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer, but commonly include evaluating workflows, building reports and analyses, tracking operational metrics, and recommending process improvements. Senior associates may also manage projects, prepare materials for leadership, and work with teams across finance, product, sales, and customer operations to implement solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Experience with spreadsheets, data visualization, business intelligence, or financial modeling can be valuable, as can the ability to translate complex findings into clear recommendations. Many positions seek a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in business operations, consulting, strategy, or a related field.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Senior Associate, Business Operations roles can offer exposure to high-priority initiatives and collaboration with senior stakeholders. Depending on the organization and your experience, this path may lead to opportunities in business operations management, strategy, program management, or functional leadership. Browse Ladders to find vetted roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.

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Search Ladders for Senior Associate, Business Operations opportunities that match your skills, experience, and compensation goals. Review job requirements and explore roles at employers seeking experienced professionals to strengthen their operations.

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$126K - $180K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and influence key decisions, all while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $115K *

Transform fund operations by overseeing reconciliations, trade processing, and NAV reporting. Serve as a trusted client contact while mentoring junior team members and ensuring high-quality service de...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Analyze and resolve complex reconciliation issues, drive process improvements, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and provide guidan...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in investment management. As a Senior Associate, you'll tackle complex reconciliation challenges, enhance processes, and lead cross-functional initiat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence by collaborating with teams to enhance client service and internal processes, ensuring seamless onboarding and account management while addressing client needs and support...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Drive HR operational excellence by managing employee lifecycle processes, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve employee experience and streamli...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership in Pediatric Critical Care, enhancing operational effectiveness through collaboration with stakeholders, and overseeing administrative functions for...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$63K - $101K *

Transform operational processes by managing MEI's calendar and engagements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance efficiency and drive improvements in business operations, ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $101K *

Drive operational excellence by managing MEI’s processes and calendar, ensuring seamless execution of engagements and meetings while identifying improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and col...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing sales operations through data-driven insights, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. Play a key role in supporting complex sales cycles...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform business operations by driving revenue growth, building analytics, and automating processes. Collaborate with leadership to tackle key challenges and enhance performance across teams in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Elevate client engagement and operational efficiency as you support senior Partners in managing logistics, business development, and consulting projects. Drive impactful results while fostering strong...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Support the Business Operations & Analytics team by driving data insights, defining metrics, and delivering actionable recommendations to enhance decision-making across core business areas...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform business insights into actionable strategies by leveraging data analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, drive outcomes, and enhance decision-making processes t...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business performance by owning analytical functions across core areas. Define problems, drive insights, and influence decisions to enhance growth, product, and operations through data-driven r...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful analytics by defining key business questions, delivering insights, and influencing decisions across core business areas. Collaborate with teams to enhance metrics and outcomes, ensurin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role driving operational excellence, financial accuracy, and process improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and support large-scale projects in a f...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$71K - $105K *

Shape operational excellence by leading cross-functional projects, ensuring compliance, and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with global teams to drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and data in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $215K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to enhance media planning and execution. Leverage strategic insights and project management skills to optimize resources and exceed clien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $215K *

Develop and implement strategic operations processes to enhance client deliverables, ensuring efficiency across creative, financial, and data operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $145K *

Drive the growth of expense partnerships by managing live portfolios, launching new integrations, and leveraging analytics to optimize performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $145K *

Join us to drive strategic partnerships in the Expense vertical, overseeing growth initiatives, analytics, and product strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operations and ensure success...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence and financial oversight in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, enhance efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of high-qua...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $135K *

Transform daily operations by managing finance tasks and leading cross-functional projects. Drive efficiency and build processes from the ground up to support growth in a dynamic, collaborative enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $186K *

Shape the future of partnerships by leading strategic initiatives, managing relationships, and driving commercial success. Collaborate with teams to enhance offerings and foster growth, ensuring align...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Associate, Business Operations do?question toggle

    A Senior Associate, Business Operations analyzes workflows and business performance, coordinates cross-functional projects, and recommends improvements that help an organization operate more effectively.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Senior Associate, Business Operations jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek a bachelor's degree, relevant experience in operations or a related field, and strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with reporting and data analysis tools may also be useful.

  • What skills are important for a Senior Associate in Business Operations?question toggle

    Important skills often include data analysis, process improvement, project coordination, clear communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to turn findings into practical recommendations.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior Associate, Business Operations role?question toggle

    Depending on experience and organizational structure, professionals may advance into business operations management, strategy, program management, or leadership roles within a business function.

  • Where can I find Senior Associate, Business Operations jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search the platform for Senior Associate, Business Operations roles that fit your qualifications and career goals.