Lead, Strategic Operations

BJAK

Lead strategic operations driving market entry and hiring plans for AI product. Collaborate closely with the Founder to execute broad initiatives in a high-ambiguity environment.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeSeoul • 🇰🇷 South KoreaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with the Founder to drive local market entry - from early strategy to hands-on execution
Build and execute initial hiring plans - source, engage, and close high-caliber talent
Support fundraising efforts - prepare materials, coordinate investor conversations, and follow through
Help establish A1’s presence in local market - including office setup, vendors, and operating structure
Drive external positioning - support PR, partnerships, and key relationships
Turn ambiguous ideas into clear plans, and ensure they get executed
Act as a central operator across teams - tracking priorities, resolving bottlenecks, and pushing progress
Handle high-urgency, unstructured problems with speed and sound judgment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in consulting (MBB), top-tier VC, startups, or high-performance operating roles
Strong generalist - able to switch between strategy, hiring, operations, and execution
High agency - does not wait for instructions, figures things out and moves
Strong judgment - able to prioritize what matters and make decisions with incomplete information
Clear and concise communication - comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external partners
High reliability - consistently follows through and delivers
Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Soft Skills

strong judgmentclear communicationhigh agencyhigh reliabilityability to prioritizeproblem-solvingexecutionstrategic thinkingteam collaborationadaptability