Strategy and Operations Manager

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $131,900 - $194,000 (Tiered based on location – National, Premium, Premium Plus)
• Brief Description: We’re looking for a Strategy and Operations Manager to join our high-impact Strategy and Operations team. In this role, you'll drive critical cross-functional initiatives, solve complex problems, and build the operational backbone that helps us scale. You’ll partner closely with teams across Product, Engineering, Finance, and Go-To-Market to bring structure to chaos, uncover actionable insights, and influence decisions at all levels of the company.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in management consulting, business strategy, investment banking, or a similarly fast-paced, analytical role.
• Data Analysis & Visualization: Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, including Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, Looker, or Tableau.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate ambiguity using 80/20 thinking, quickly dissect complexity, and identify implications.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear materials with actionable synthesis and recommendations. Strong listening skills.
• Analytical Precision: Ability to deliver large-scale, consistently reliable, and actionable quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Collaboration: Team-first attitude and ability to work effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects from ideation through execution, bringing structure to ambiguity.
• Analyze key business processes and identify opportunities for efficiency and automation.
• Build clear, data-backed recommendations that drive decision-making.
• Partner on company-wide planning, forecasting, and operational reviews.
• Develop dashboards, frameworks, and playbooks that drive execution at scale.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and enable others to succeed.

Application Process

1. Submit Application: Submit your application.
2. Recruiter Video Call: Schedule a video call with a recruiter.
3. Hiring Manager Video Call: Schedule a video call with the hiring manager.
4. Virtual “Onsite”: Participate in a virtual “onsite” consisting of 4-5, 45-minute calls.
5. Offer: Receive an offer!

Company Information

• Company Culture: Marqeta is a Flex First company, allowing you to choose your best working environment (home or office).
• Compensation Tiers:
  • National: $131,900 - $164,900
  • Premium: $142,800 - $178,500
  • Premium Plus: $155,200 - $194,000
• Benefits:
  • Multiple health insurance options
  • Flexible time off – take what you need
  • Retirement savings program with company contribution and after-tax contribution

Hiring Manager

• Name: Carmen Chau
• Title: Senior Director, Strategy & Operations