Business Operations Manager

Strategy & Operations Manager

$150k – $180k • meaningful equity

Summary:

• Backed by some of the best in the game – Forerunner Ventures, YC, Lux, Soma, Paul Graham, Joe Montana, Innospark, the founders of Instacart and Dropbox, and many other top angels and funds
• Founders are recent Harvard grads with quant experience at Jane Street and BoA and years of experience as sharp sports bettors
• $300B annually bet on sports in the US and the size of the market is rapidly growing, particularly given the opportunity for operators to capitalize on the sweepstakes business model
• Currently the only way to bet is with retail sportsbooks, which have egregious margins, discriminatory and inefficient practices, and a stale betting experience
• Novig is a sports prediction market that guarantees users the best lines by allowing them to play directly against friends or the market, rather than against the house, making the sports trading experience more efficient, fair, and, most importantly, profitable

What will you do?

• Own critical strategy projects and analytics to support executive decision-making, including go-to-market plans, new product launches, and operational scaling
• Identify and address business challenges across growth, process improvement, risk, and commercial initiatives, often working from problem definition through execution
• Conduct modeling, market research, pipeline forecasting, and scenario planning for strategic and regulatory decisions
• Collaborate closely with leaders across Product, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Engineering to drive operational efficiency, innovation, and measurable results
• Lead and manage ad-hoc workstreams such as partnerships, business launches, vendor evaluations, and new process implementation
• Monitor and optimize KPIs, synthesize dashboards and reports, and surface actionable insights for management

What are we looking for?

• 3–6+ years experience in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or a generalist/operator role at a venture-backed high-growth startup. Direct experience in financial markets or fintech/igaming a plus
• Analytical expertise: highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools. Ability to write SQL queries and build BI dashboards is a plus
• Deep interest in prediction markets, betting exchanges, or financial technology, with substantive knowledge of industry trends and mechanics
• Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and project management skills; thrives in ambiguous, high-velocity environments
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities; comfortable with executive and board-level exposure
• Strategic, resourceful, and driven executor. Able to work independently and as a trusted team collaborator
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications appreciated

Who is Novig?

At Novig, we have reimagined the sports betting landscape by building a sweepstakes-based sports prediction market. Our innovative platform allows users to engage in sports predictions without traditional gambling constraints. By leveraging the sweepstakes model, we ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while providing a unique, engaging, and profitable experience for our users. Our goal is to make sports prediction more accessible, fair, and enjoyable.

Novig’s founders, Jacob and Kelechi were sophisticated sports bettors who grew increasingly frustrated by the latency, discriminatory practices, monotony, and non-profitability of the retail sports betting experience.

As the regulatory landscape evolves in the United States, Novig is positioned to become a leading innovator with our unique focus on research and technology.

How does Novig approach compensation?

We are big believers in providing excellent compensation to everyone on the team as we build.

• We offer salaries at the top of the benchmarks you’d find for senior roles at big name companies
• We provide equity to all employees regardless of role. We are looking for people who can grow with us as we scale our team and product, and we think it’s important for all employees, especially our first few teammates, to have significant equity in the company so you have skin in the game and our incentives are aligned.

What benefits does Novig offer?

We are embarking on an ambitious journey and are committed to providing generous benefits, even at this early stage.

• Robust health, dental, and vision plans, covering 100% of health premiums and 99% of dental and vision premiums
• Generous 401(k) plan, matching up to 4% of base salary
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with $1,080 annual company contributions
• $27/day food or commuter stipend when working in our NYC office