The Role:

Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. We’re looking for a sharp, scrappy, and versatile Director of Strategy & Business Operations to join our lean team. You’ll be a thought partner to the executive team, diving deep into data, building models, and helping drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from idea to execution. If you’re equal parts analytical and action-oriented, and you thrive in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments, we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Do: Build and maintain detailed financial and operational models to support decision-making

Conduct scenario analysis and distill insights for the executive team

Work with large data sets to uncover trends and opportunities

Translate data and strategy into clear, compelling narratives and presentations

Collaborate across Product, Finance, Marketing, Sales, and Operations to move critical initiatives forward

Structure and help execute cross-functional projects that impact growth and efficiency

Bring clarity and structure to ambiguous problems

What We’re Looking For: 6 to 10 years of experience in consulting, investing, BizOps, or strategy roles at a fast-paced company

Fluency in Excel/Sheets and comfort working with SQL or similar data tools

Strong communicator: able to tailor messages to execs, operators, and technical teams alike

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and turn rough ideas into structured plans

Collaborative by default — you get things done through influence, not hierarchy

A bias for action, comfort with “80/20,” and a strong sense of ownership

Bonus Points For: Experience in marketplaces, travel, or SaaS businesses

Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, or board communications

About Wander: Wander is building the infrastructure for the future of travel — combining a luxury short-term rental platform with proprietary software tools that power operations, elevate the guest experience, and create a seamless connection between supply and demand. We recently closed our Series B and are scaling across both our software and marketplace businesses.

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