Ownershift - Operations Analyst

Ownershift is a for-profit, purpose-driven acquisition platform that purchases high-quality, long-tenured small businesses from retiring owners and implements broad-based employee ownership programs upon closing, enabling employees to directly participate in business success. Our goal is to become the preferred buyer for retiring owners by offering quick, efficient acquisitions and facilitating employee ownership legacies. This creates a win-win for retiring owners, employees, communities, and investors, ensuring secure financial positions and legacies for owners, financial participation and wealth creation paths for employees, retention of valuable businesses for communities, and strong financial returns for investors.

We are seeking a Operations Analyst who will play a critical role in driving growth and success for Ownershift and its portfolio companies. Reporting to the Head of Business Transformation, you will need to be adaptable and resourceful, managing a variety of responsibilities ranging from helping to integrate a company after an acquisition to compliance and reporting. You are analytical and excited to drive operational efficiencies across the organization. The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills and exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.   

How you’ll make an impact:  

• Supporting the implementation of operational processes in collaboration with the leadership team of Ownershift as well as with the Presidents of Ownershift’s portfolio companies 

• Working closely with the leadership of the portfolio companies to ensure all operational needs are being met and sustained 

• Assist with implementing the systems for incorporation, legal documentation (employee agreements and NDAs), HR compliance, insurance, employee benefits, employee onboarding, IT, branding and naming, record keeping, and website design and management 

• Liaising between pre-identified service providers, portfolio companies, and management company 

• Researching new technologies, vendors, and best practices to ensure the best-of-breed solutions are being administered 

• Ensuring only the highest level of service and communication is being maintained 

What you’ll bring to the table:  

• Bright, driven, curious, low-ego, and passionate about working with a dynamic start-up 

• Meticulous attention to detail and organization 

• Maintains the highest level of professional ethics and integrity 

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, track details, and provide senior management with all the necessary information to facilitate and expedite decisions 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire for and demonstrated interest in network building 
• Affinity for joining a high-performing team that values collaboration, expectations of excellence, candor, and deep analysis 
• Start-up experience preferred  

Ownershift is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.