Strategy & Operations Lead - AI Insurtech in Newark, California

Strategy & Operations Professional

One of the fastest-growing AI companies in insurtech is looking for a sharp Strategy & Operations professional to help scale its claims operations from the ground up. With multi-seven-figure ARR hit in under a year, ~50% MoM growth, and a $50M Series A just closed from Bessemer Venture Partners - this is a rare chance to get in early at a company with genuine $100B+ potential.

You'll work directly with the CEO, owning high-impact initiatives and building the operational backbone of a business redefining how insurance claims are handled s is a fast-track into leading a core business area with real ownership and a mandate to build your own team.

Own special projects and strategic initiatives working directly with the CEO

Build and formalise claims operations as the company scales rapidly - process design, hiring, workflows

Design scalable, data-driven processes that optimise product workflows

Lead cross-functional problem solving across product, engineering, and business teams

Context-switch across diverse, high-impact initiatives, bringing structure and clarity to each

2+ years in MBB consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a strategic operations role at a top-tier startup

Exceptionally structured, data-driven thinker with strong attention to detail

Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco (5 days in-office)

Strong cross-functional communicator who builds trust quickly across customers, teammates, and partners

High-intensity operator who thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Massive traction:
Multi-seven-figure ARR in under a year with ~50% MoM growth and a $50M Series A from Bessemer - on top of a 13x oversubscribed seed from Founders Fund and Emergence Capital

Enormous market:
Insurance is a $280B industry. This company is building the AI-native claims processor to capture it

Exceptional team:
Engineers from Optiver, DRW, Palantir, and AWS; AI researchers published at NeurIPS/ICML; ICPC and Olympiad winners; operators from Harvard, Berkeley, and Oxford

Ground-floor leadership: 2nd hire in Strategy & Ops - direct CEO access with a real path to leading your own business unit

Strong package: $100K-$150K base (with flexibility), competitive equity, all meals covered, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, visa sponsorship, and relocation support