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Strategy & Operations Manager

Beyond Finance

Company websitebeyondfinance.com (Beyond Finance, opens in new tab)

Base salary $110K  to $170K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL

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  • LocationChicago, IL
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future.

While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you.

About the Role
Beyond Finance is seeking a driven Strategy & Operations Manager to join our dynamic Strategy & Operations team. Acting as an internal strategy and implementation group, we partner directly with the Executive Team to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives. From uncovering insights to driving execution, we play a critical role in shaping the direction of the business.

We're looking for someone who brings strategic thinking, analytical horsepower, and a passion for operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to roll up their sleeves to deliver real results.

What You’ll Do
As a Strategy & Operations Manager, you’ll take ownership of high-priority projects from ideation to implementation. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading end-to-end initiatives focused on new growth opportunities, process improvements, and enhancing the customer experience—from initial assessment through to execution and measurable impact
  • Conducting rigorous financial and strategic analyses to identify, prioritize, and evaluate key business opportunities
  • Managing a roadmap of operational enhancements that reduce risk, increase efficiency, and unlock new capabilities
  • Collaborating across departments and business units to develop and implement impactful solutions
  • Building and maintaining operational dashboards and reporting tools to track performance and deliver actionable insights on key metrics and KPIs
  • Proactively identifying areas for improvement and driving initiatives that move the needle

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA a plus but not required
  • 4+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, strategy, or at a high-growth startup
  • Proven ability to execute strategic and operational initiatives with measurable results
  • Strong grasp of financial and business fundamentals
  • Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with a knack for problem-solving
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience building financial models
  • A proactive, hands-on approach and the flexibility to adapt in a fast-changing environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to travel occasionally

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The base annual salary range is listed below. This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus.

Base Salary Range

$110,000—$170,000 USD

Why Join Us?

While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:

  • Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Merit advancement opportunities
  • Career development & training

And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.

Beyond Finance does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions.  No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Beyond Finance employees or the Beyond Finance HR team.  No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Beyond HR team.

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($110,000) is above 25% of the 101 Business Operations roles in Illinois listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $123,500; the middle half runs from $109,900 to $147,760.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Beyond Finance roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Beyond Finance roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Strategy & Operations Manager (this listing)$110K - $170K
Technical Product Manager$110K - $135K
Manager of Marketing Analytics$113,000 - $164,887
Manager, Strategy & Analytics$118,830 - $162,636
Detection & Response Engineer$100K - $120K
Senior Technical Product Manager$135K - $160K
Director of Strategy & Analytics$146,810 - $203,084

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Beyond Finance roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2025-06-06
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Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago, IL

$110,000—$170,000 USD

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