Business Operations Associate - Meraki Labs

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Business Operations Associate partners with founders and cross‑functional teams to build processes, track metrics, and execute high‑impact projects that keep Meraki Labs running smoothly. The role blends analytical work, project management, and stakeholder coordination in a fast‑growing startup environment.

Role Snapshot

• Drive operational excellence
• Design and streamline core processes
• Track business metrics & OKRs
• Lead cross‑functional projects
• Support budgeting & financial reporting
• Manage vendor and external partner relationships
• Create leadership dashboards and presentations
• Tackle ad‑hoc high‑priority initiatives

Must-Have Requirements

• Analytical skills with Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong project management ability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder distillation
• business operations
• strategy
• consulting
• analytics
• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field

Nice-to-Have Signals

• SQL or BI tool experience
• Good working knowledge of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI)
• Prior startup experience
• Exposure to Notion, Airtable, Zapier/Make
• Consulting or investment‑banking background
• startup environment
• consulting or investment‑banking background

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirements
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Own and streamline operational processes such as vendor management, reporting cadences, internal tools, and SOPs
• Partner with leadership to define, track, and report on key business metrics and OKRs
• Drive cross‑functional projects from planning through execution, meeting deadlines and deliverables
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and design scalable solutions
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking in collaboration with finance
• Coordinate with external partners, vendors, and consultants as needed
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and board updates
• Jump into ad‑hoc, high‑priority projects wherever the business needs support

Good Fit If You Have

• Prior experience in a startup or high‑growth environment
• Familiarity with Notion, Airtable, or automation platforms like Zapier/Make
• Background in consulting, investment banking, or similar analytical fields