Business Operations (Travel Heavy)
Join Column's Business Operations team to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence with significant travel across the U.S.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 19 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own the strategy and operations for scaling initiatives
- Design and ship products and workflows to remove bottlenecks
- Drive decisions around build vs. buy strategies
- Understand workflows firsthand with operators
- Own execution end to end
Must have
- 7+ years of experience in strategy and business operations
- Prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm preferred
- Ability to solve problems quickly
- Experience influencing and managing multiple stakeholders
- Hyper-organized approach to project management
Nice to have
- Familiarity with the banking and fintech industries
Practical constraints
- Travel throughout the United States 50%+ of the time
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the Business Operations role at Column, the individual will focus on driving strategic initiatives and operational improvements to facilitate the company's growth. This position requires a strong background in strategy and business operations, ideally with experience in high-growth environments and management consulting. The role is suited for seasoned professionals who can navigate complex challenges and influence diverse stakeholders. Regular travel is expected, as the individual will engage directly with operations to inform product and workflow decisions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Column's careers page October 16, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$171,120).
- Starts above 45% of 585 comparable senior management roles in United States we track (median $153,000 across 141 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Business Operations (Travel Heavy) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Column lists $150,000–$220,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Business Operations (Travel Heavy) role.
- Where is the role based?
- Column is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Column targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Business Operations (Travel Heavy) role at Column.
From the original posting
The opportunity
As a member of Column’s Business Operations team, you will be responsible for helping lay the foundation for the company’s next decade of growth. This team will own Column’s most important strategic and operational initiatives, with a heavy focus on designing new operating systems that will directly impact our ability to scale. Individuals in this role will serve as the “GM” of a particular product or project, diving deep into a wide range of challenges, while working alongside senior leadership at Column to take our business to the next level.
This position will be based in our San Francisco office in the Presidio, with regular travel throughout the United Sates. You can expect to be on the road 50%+ of the time, often embedded on-site for 2–4 weeks at a time.
What you’ll do
Own the strategy and operations for our most critical scaling initiatives
Find the biggest bottlenecks to scale, then design and ship the products and workflows that remove them
Drive decisions around “build vs. buy” strategies for new tooling and systems we need to drive automation and scale
Spend time on-site with operators to understand workflows firsthand and turn what you learn into product and operational decisions
Own execution end to end, driving timelines, alignment, and accountability on execution across the team
What you’ll need to be successful
7+ years of experience in strategy and business operations in a high-growth environment; prior experience at a top-tier management consulting firm strongly preferred
Ability to jump into new situations and quickly solve problems, with an eye toward architecting solutions that will scale
Experience influencing and managing multiple stakeholders with varying priorities, and getting them to commit to executing against a shared goal
Hyper-organized approach to project management, including coordinating efforts across multiple teams; comfort juggling multiple projects and priorities is critical
Scrappy, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude - we thrive because we work harder, are more creative, and have zero ego when it comes to getting our hands dirty to build a business
Familiarity with the banking and fintech industries is preferred, but not required - an interest in becoming an expert in this space, however, is a must
What you'll get from us
🏥 Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents!
📈 401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
The annual US base salary range for this role is $150,000 - $220,000 + equity.
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