Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Operations

About Tilt

Tilt creates innovative financial products powered by machine learning that utilize over 250 real-time financial indicators beyond traditional credit scores to unlock credit access for millions globally, building a new system that supports working individuals' goals.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager of Strategy and Business Operations at Tilt leads critical, high-impact initiatives that span corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and operational business processes across multiple markets. This US-based remote position demands autonomy and a capacity to navigate undefined, complex challenges by framing issues, crafting data-driven recommendations, aligning senior leadership and teams, and executing strategies end-to-end. The role includes representing Tilt externally and occasionally traveling for company and market visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead top-level strategic initiatives to determine investment priorities such as new products, licenses, and structural opportunities, underpinning recommendations with robust financial modeling.
• Manage corporate development activities including performing M&A due diligence, developing acquisition strategies and target prioritization, as well as overseeing investor relations plans and execution.
• Address ambiguous cross-company operational challenges lacking clear ownership by independently defining problems, validating hypotheses, analyzing data, and implementing effective solutions.
• Drive high-impact operational projects that enhance synergy and scalability across Tilt's market portfolio, streamline complexity, and improve transparency and accountability.
• Contribute to international growth by participating in market selection, defining entry strategies, resource planning, and project execution until launch.

Candidate Profile

• A minimum of five years in strategy, business operations, corporate development, or equivalent roles within high-growth startups; experience in top-tier management consulting is advantageous.
• Proven ability to independently manage ambiguous, high-priority problems from inception through resolution.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities used to inform decisions and craft persuasive narratives.
• Highly self-organized and autonomous, adept at gaining consensus and driving results in loosely structured environments.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of earning trust from senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on, practical approach balancing detailed analytical work with executive-level presentation.
• Regular use of AI and automation tools to streamline manual processes into scalable systems.
• Alignment with Tilt's philosophy of believing in people and designing financial products grounded in mutual trust.

Employee Benefits

• Remote-first team collaboration spread across 14 countries and multiple time zones with home office expense support.
• Competitive salary complemented by equity grants reflecting potential and contributions.
• Flexible and comprehensive health insurance options with significant subsidies.
• Direct access and visibility to senior leadership, promoting the rapid flow of ideas.
• Paid global in-person gatherings twice annually enhancing team cohesion through shared activities.
• Growth and advancement motivated by impact and achievements rather than fixed timelines.

Additional Information

This leadership role provides a unique chance to influence the future of fair credit access and support millions towards improved financial futures. Tilt emphasizes a collaborative culture that values each team member's contribution and mutual respect as foundational principles.