OPERATIONS MANAGER

Are you a nonstop creator? Are you constantly seeing ways to apply new solutions to the world around you? Are you obsessed with unveiling the key to success or failure in new businesses?
If you have answered yes to the questions above, stay with us and keep on reading.
We are looking for an Operations & People Manager passionate about our mission to create new ventures together with top corporations that will change the world we live in at a challenging and fulfilling rhythm!
About the Job
We are looking for a curious and motivated operations expert passionate about corporate innovation to work hand in hand with the management team. This role will be responsible for the operations and people functions at Byld, which includes a wide range of activities to ensure the company keeps functioning and growing sustainably.
This role requires an energetic administrative professional to work in our team for the long term. If you are well organized, flexible, and willing to enjoy the daily challenges related to operations at every level at our office, this opportunity is for you.
As an Operations & People Manager, you will:

Be accountable for our company‘s financial reporting, working with our operations intern for the report execution and with the management team for strategic decision-making based on budget fulfillment and financial forecast.
Accountable for the company’s monthly and quarterly reporting structure for team members and partners.
Responsible for the company OKR setting process and follow-up.
Oversee sales and growth strategy to identify industry trends and possible process improvements.
Define and oversee the people & culture strategy, from talent acquisition needs, processes, performance management scheme, onboarding and offboarding processes, team offsites, and other cultural initiatives. For this contribution, you will work closely with the management team and other managers at Byld.
Identify potential problems and points of friction and work to find solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
Provide clerical and administrative support to optimize office procedures, such as invoicing, accounts payables and receivables, cash flow management, internal database updates, etc.
Process improvement and analysis of tools to maximize efficiency and internal processes for our company.
Support the management team in the preparation of quotations for clients, follow-ups, sending and receiving signed projects, clients, and staff contracts.
Review and update company templates for contracts, quotations, NDAs, etc.
Contract drafting and assistance in other legal documents related to corporate governance (board meetings, other investments, etc).
Define procedures for the preservation, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of office records. E.g., taking note of the vacations/days off/medical leaves of the staff, taking team meeting minutes (rotating with other members of the staff) …etc.
Be the direct lead for the Operations Intern.

Contract Type: indefinite
Ideal start date: Late June - Early July (Flexible)
Compensation: depending on experience and background
What we are looking for…
It’s great if you have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a Business Administration & Law related field, but the most important characteristics are as follows:

+3-5 years of work experience in consulting, banking, investment funds, law firms, startups, or business-related fields.
You are fluent in spoken and written in Spanish and English.
You are a tech geek, you are proficient in tools like Slack, Clickup, Notion, and other productivity tools.
You have advanced Excel/Google spreadsheet skills.
You're detail-oriented, with a drive for perfection down to the last number.
You can ensure the quality of the work done, thriving for efficiency.
Experience with bookkeeping and basic accounting knowledge.
An outstanding knowledge and proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
You are a fan of metrics and analytically driven data.
Knowledge of law and Spanish business regulations and procedures.

We will roll out the red carpet for you if (not a must):

You have experience leading teams and with HR/people management processes.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
You have a curious and fast-learning mindset, you love understanding the why behind things.
You have experience in office management.
You have good conflict management/problem-solving skills;
You have some experience in event management and event logistics.

What we look for in anyone at Byld…

You know and are curious about new technologies and innovation and their impact on the world that we live in.
You control the “startup” language.
Controlled uncertainty is something that you feel comfortable with.
You are able to multitask and work in rapidly changing environments.
You can manage your time perfectly.
Your attitude is dynamic, and ambitious, and you are eager to learn.
You are able to confront opposing opinions.
You are willing to take risks, take initiative, and say what you think at every moment.
You are obsessed with quality.
You have read our values and you identify with them.ç

Benefits

Inspiring and fulfilling work at an innovative and results-driven company creating cutting-edge ventures.
Attractive salary and a customizable benefits package.
Access to our VSOP (Venture Stock Ownership Programme). Every member of our team has access to what matters the most to us: our portfolio.
You will work in a diverse and friendly environment, with numerous group activities, dinners, weekend trips…
Create a huge network within the startup and corporation ecosystems.
Work from home is embedded inside the company.
Flexibility in matters of work schedule and holidays.
4 working days policy. Fridays are for fun. We “only” work (hard) from Monday to Thursday.
23 days of holidays + your birthday off.
Private Health Insurance with Alan, with access to the DKV medical network.
Flexible retribution benefits with Cobee for restaurants and public transport.
Dynamics for skills development and formation in different fields. Freedom to learn and apply new technologies to meet the needs of the ventures.
A friendly, inclusive and multicultural environment. Be part of an international team that is either able to make pizza, prepare caipirinhas or build the next unicorn.

About Byld
Byld is a Spanish Corporate Venture Builder founded in 2017 that designs, validates and launches new ventures with corporations sharing risks and rewards from day one., we lead and co-found new ventures from scratch combining the best of the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds to encourage the creation of scalable businesses with an international scope.
We believe that our formula for helping companies innovate is more effective and less risky than traditional methods, as it is entirely devoted to it and linked to the strategy of the corporation in the mid-long term. This allows corporations to properly confront the fierce competence of startups and other rivals and adapt to the constant change of present times, transforming opportunities and tendencies into new disrupting businesses. Ultimately, this is achieved thanks to the combination of the dynamism, versatility and culture behind the startups mindset that we bring to the table and the resources, outreach and experience of the big corporations that we partner with.
This is a great opportunity to have a mark and create the future through innovation. Together with big corporations such as Carrefour, Porsche, Ferrovial, Pfizer, Electrolux, and Coca-Cola… You will make an impact!
Why Byld
You build the people and the people build the business. This is what Byld believes in: people. Motivated and passionate.
At Byld, we execute innovation by combining our agility and culture with the size and resources of corporations.
We are a team of fewer than 25 people, all diverse people, with experience in startups and also in large corporations such as: Coca-Cola, McKinsey, Santander, Spotahome, Glovo, Rocket Internet, etc. As a team, we are all focused on making Byld grow, enthusiastic about validation and testing, user-centered, crazy about scalability and, especially, curious and eager to learn!
Do you also love the world of new ventures, or do you want to be an entrepreneur? Do you want to know more about business models, technology and creativity? This is your place!
At Byld we assure you that you will not be bored, you will not be one more. You will actively participate and contribute to the creation, debate and implementation of new and innovative ventures, thus obtaining a very rewarding and unique experience.