🛑 This is not an application for a specific job. Instead, this is a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring business operations talent.
At SignalFire, we partner with top early-stage startups that are shaping the future of technology. Our portfolio spans 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS.
We’re looking to connect with Business Operations Managers who can help startups solve complex business problems, improve how teams operate, and drive high-priority initiatives across the company. By joining SignalFire’s Talent Network, your profile may be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into business operations and strategic operations opportunities that may not be publicly listed.
Who Should Join?We’re looking for analytical, adaptable operators who are:
✔ Experienced in solving ambiguous business problems and translating analysis into action
✔ Skilled at leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple teams
✔ Comfortable building processes, operating rhythms, and reporting systems from the ground up
✔ Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
✔ Excited to work in fast-moving, high-growth startup environments
Typical Roles & ResponsibilitiesLead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives across areas such as growth, finance, product, customer operations, and organizational planning
Analyze business performance, identify trends, and develop recommendations for company leadership
Build dashboards, reporting processes, and operating metrics that improve visibility and accountability
Partner with functional leaders to define goals, track progress, and address execution risks
Develop and improve internal processes, workflows, and systems as the company scales
Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation
Conduct market, customer, competitor, and operational analyses to inform strategic decisions
Prepare business reviews, executive presentations, and board materials
Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, products, or market expansion initiatives
Translate leadership priorities into clear workstreams, owners, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Support special projects related to fundraising, pricing, organizational design, or company-wide transformation
Help establish scalable operating practices across teams and functions
While each startup has unique needs, strong Business Operations Managers in our network typically have:
4+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, finance, product operations, corporate development, or a related function
Prior experience in a venture-backed startup, high-growth technology company, consulting firm, investment firm, or similarly fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous questions
Experience using data to develop recommendations and influence business decisions
Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and comfort working with business intelligence tools
Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
A hands-on, low-ego operating style and willingness to work beyond a narrowly defined scope
Experience with financial modeling, KPI development, or strategic planning may be helpful, depending on the role
Analytics & Reporting: Excel, Google Sheets, Looker, Tableau, Mode, Metabase
Planning & Project Management: Notion, Asana, Airtable, Monday.com, Linear
Finance & Operations: Ramp, Brex, Carta, Pigment, Mosaic, NetSuite
Customer & Revenue Systems: Salesforce, HubSpot, Gong, Clari
Collaboration: Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom
Submit your application to join SignalFire’s Talent Network.
We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates.
If there’s a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly.
No match yet? We’ll keep your profile on file for future business operations and strategic operations roles across our portfolio.
🚀 Ready to help build and scale the next generation of technology companies? Join SignalFire’s Talent Network today.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, finance, product operations, corporate development, or a related function
- Prior experience in a venture-backed startup, high-growth technology company, consulting firm, or investment firm
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure ambiguous questions
- Experience using data to develop recommendations and influence business decisions
- Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and comfort working with business intelligence tools
- Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Hands-on, low-ego operating style and willingness to work beyond a narrowly defined scope
- Experience with financial modeling, KPI development, or strategic planning
- Familiarity with analytics, project management, finance, and CRM tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Mode, Metabase, Notion, Asana, Airtable, Ramp, Brex, Carta, Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack)
SignalFire Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SignalFire and has not been reviewed or approved by SignalFire.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefit details indicate employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability for employees and dependents. Feedback suggests this level of coverage is a standout strength for a small venture firm.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policy language highlights unlimited or flexible paid time off across job postings. Feedback suggests this supports work-life balance when paired with collaborative norms.
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Parental & Family Support — Listings include dedicated fertility benefits in certain roles. Feedback suggests targeted family-building support enhances the overall package for those prioritizing these benefits.
SignalFire Insights
What We Do
SignalFire is the first venture capital firm built like a technology company to better solve for the needs of founders. The core of its value-add is Beacon, the AI engine SignalFire has been refining since the firm's launch in 2013. Beacon tracks more than 600 million employees and 80 million companies to guide the fund’s investing and assist portfolio companies with scaling their teams and revenue. SignalFire also helps early-stage founders navigate the toughest parts of building a company at every stage, with expert advisors, 100 skill-building workshops a year, and an in-house team of recruiters, data scientists, PR experts, and go-to-market leaders. With over $2.1 billion in assets under management, SignalFire focuses on investing from seed to scale. The firm’s key sectors include AI/ML, developer tools, B2B SaaS, healthcare, cybersecurity, and consumer. https://www.signalfire.com/disclosures
