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Director, Business Operations & Strategy (Marketplace Growth)

  2026-01-23     JERRY     Portland,OR  
Description:

Director, Business Operations & Strategy (Marketplace Growth)

Jerry.ai, a pre‑IPO startup with $240M funding, 60X revenue growth, and a $2T market opportunity, is seeking a Director to scale our core insurance business.

Position Summary: Drive the systems, strategy, and execution behind Jerry's quoting engine, automation infrastructure, and carrier performance. Work cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and analytics to create a seamless user experience and ensure ongoing carrier success, driving key outcomes such as loss ratio, retention, and conversion.

Reporting to: VP of Insurance Operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the design and implementation of quoting and automation systems that support market expansion.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and analytics teams to streamline user flow and improve carrier integration.
  • Analyze marketplace performance metrics (loss ratio, retention, conversion) to inform strategy and optimize operations.
  • Lead cross‑functional initiatives that align product roadmap, engineering timelines, and operational goals.
  • Build and lead a high‑performing business operations team.

Preferred Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, etc.).
  • 7+ years of management consulting experience at a top firm (McKinsey, Bain, BCG).
  • Track record of hiring and managing high‑performing teams.

Who You Are

  • Structured problem‑solver who lives by first principles.
  • Adept at communicating with diverse audiences, from technical stakeholders to C‑suite partners.
  • High personal standards and a relentless drive for excellence, constantly raising the bar for yourself and your team.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation may include a base salary within the posted range and equity grants.

Benefits: health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(K) with employer matching, and wellness programs. Part‑time, contract, or freelance roles may not be eligible for all benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jerry.ai is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at ...@jerry.ai.

Application Process

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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