Operations Associate

This job is for (Crux - https://www.cruxclimate.com/), posted via Parallel.

Who we are

Crux is a sustainable finance technology company changing the way clean energy and decarbonization projects are financed in the U.S. The company’s first offering is the ecosystem for buyers, sellers, and intermediaries to transact and manage transferable tax credits.

Crux is co-founded by Alfred Johnson and Allen Kramer, who previously founded and exited a successful marketplace software company, Mobilize. Rob Parker serves as Chief Commercial Officer and brings 20+ years of experience in the power industry, most recently serving as CFO at REV Renewables. Since its launch in 2023, Crux has raised $27 million in funding from venture capital and strategic investors and built a world-class team that merges expertise from energy, finance, government, and technology to power the clean energy transition.

The opportunity

Crux is growing rapidly! We're looking for a dynamic individual who is eager to take on any challenge and excited about finding innovative solutions. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the day-to-day operations of Crux. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to identify gaps, create solutions, streamline processes, optimize efficiencies, and ultimately build the internal operating systems that set the company up for scale. This position reports to Jess Zhao, Head of Operations.

What you’ll do

• Drive critical operational systems:  Support and drive day-to-day operations of various operational functions including HR and people operations, finance processes (like AP/AR), compliance, insurance and vendor management. 
• Process improvement:  Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancement. Collaborate with team members to implement solutions and streamline operations. Example projects include: researching and proposing key software and vendor solutions; developing a solution for automating invoicing. 
• Project and program management:  Launch and manage important operational workstreams and projects from 0-1. Example projects include: developing a systematic approach to procurement questionnaires; building out the company’s team events & engagement calendar.
• Documentation and reporting:  Establish and maintain documentation of operational processes, procedures and workflows. 
• Cross-functional collaboration:  Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, engineering, to ensure alignment and coordination across all operational activities.

Who you are

• 2 years previous experience in operations or building systems and processes, preferably in a start-up or fast-paced environment. 
• Proactive mindset with a strong commitment to driving results and delivering high-quality work.
• Organized and detail-oriented, and love to manage multiple different workstreams simultaneously. 
• Strong analytical skills; you thrive whether it’s researching potential solutions to a problem or deriving actionable insights. 
• Excited about learning and digging into a lot of different aspects of operations.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excited about building at the early stage, with a focus on flexibility, results ownership, and cross functional collaboration.
• Contribute to and help build team culture.

What we offer

• Competitive equity package
• Healthcare benefits, including dependent coverage
• Remote-first company
• Travel stipend to get the team together at least once a quarter

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We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.