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Strategy and Operations Associate

Strategy and Operations Associate

Hybrid

Washington dc-baltimore, United states

$ 125,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

24-02-2026

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Skills

Decision-making Presentation Skills Autonomy Analytics

Job Specifications

Strategy & Operations Associate

• $100,000–$125,000 base + bonus

• Bethesda, MD | Hybrid (2 days office) | Global travel opportunities

Our client is a global leader in events, media, and digital platforms shaping the future of gaming, fintech, and entertainment. With a presence across major global markets and high-profile events in cities like Las Vegas, Lisbon and Toronto, they’re scaling fast. As part of their next growth chapter, they’re hiring a Strategy and Operations Associate to work directly with the COO (ex-MBB) to shape critical commercial decisions and evaluate new growth opportunities.

The Strategy & Operations Associate will use data-driven analysis to evaluate markets, optimise commercial performance, and influence senior-level decision-making.

Role Highlights:

– Build commercial models to evaluate new markets and growth opportunities

– Analyse portfolio performance across events, media, and digital platforms

– Guide long-term investment and product strategy with structured insight

– Translate complex data into clear, executive-ready recommendations

– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape priorities and metrics

You Will Need

– 2–4 years in consulting (ideally strategy consulting), strategy, or commercial analytics roles

– Strong modelling and presentation skills (Excel + PowerPoint/Slides)

– Excellent judgement in ambiguous situations; business-savvy and proactive

– Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders

– Experience structuring market and competitor analysis

– Right to work in the US without VISA restrictions

Why You’ll Love It

– $110k–$125k salary + bonus

– Hybrid flexibility: 2 days in Bethesda office

– 33 days total paid leave (16 days holiday + 17 company days)

– 401k with 4% employer match + full healthcare package

– Exposure to global markets and senior decision-making

– Influence C-level planning and high-growth initiatives

– Opportunity to support M&A evaluations and strategic modelling

– Use data to shape strategy — not just report on it

– Join a scaling international brand at the forefront of tech-enabled events

– Culture that values autonomy, initiative, and high impact

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.

About the Company

Tarka Talent specialises in consulting and transformation recruitment, offering unmatched rigour, expertise, and reliability. Our team, composed of seasoned management consultants and expert recruiters, focuses on the UK, North America, Europe, and the Middle East markets. We pride ourselves on forming genuine partnerships with employers, deeply understanding their business needs to ensure both cultural and skillset matches. Know more