Director, Operations

Rubicon Carbon is seeking a Director of Operations in San Francisco, CA. This hybrid role involves managing trade operations, driving efficiency, and overseeing critical business processes. The candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in operations or consulting, with knowledge of carbon markets preferred. Responsibilities include supporting cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and aligning operational activities with strategic goals.
Company

Rubicon Carbon is a next-generation carbon solutions provider. Led by a world-class management team, Rubicon is an innovative platform that channels capital to unlock at-scale decarbonization projects and delivers trusted, enterprise-grade solutions for carbon credit purchases. Rubicon strives to deliver greater scale, confidence, and innovation across all facets of the carbon market and meet the growing demand for end-to-end, high-integrity emissions reduction solutions.

Position Overview

As the Director of Operations, you will report to the VP, Head of Strategy & Operations, and collaborate cross-functionally across the entire organization. You will be responsible for managing trade operations and settlement, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring the on-time delivery of key business milestones. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day execution of critical business processes, working to streamline operations and optimize workflows. Additionally, you will play a key role in scaling operational systems, implementing process improvements, and leading the continuous development of operational strategies to support the company's growth objectives.

The ideal candidate is a curious, humble, and analytically-minded individual with a bias toward action and impact. You could be a fit for this role if you have substantial experience in operations, project management, or consulting at a startup. Experience with project management methodologies is preferred, as is VCM work experience or an understanding of carbon markets.

This is a hybrid position - candidates must be based within one hour of our New York City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco offices

Responsibilities
• Support Sales, Legal, Trading, and Investment teams with operations related to live trades, including reporting, vendor onboarding, contract management/diligence, and managing post-investment deals
• Lead and manage cross-functional initiatives and projects to ensure that teams work in a coordinated, efficient, and focused way
• Oversee and optimize day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the business unit
• Manage cross-functional processes with leaders and executives across the company to ensure key decisions, major projects, and business outcomes are successful
• Identify process improvements and implement changes to streamline operations
• Collaborate with department heads to develop and execute strategic plans
• Support the alignment of operational activities with the company's long-term goals and objectives
• Develop and deliver presentations to leadership, keeping them informed on the progress of key initiatives
• Provide clear, concise updates and actionable insights to support strategic decisions
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, addressing their needs and concerns promptly
• Create and socialize content using variety of internal systems - Asana, G-Suite, email, Slack, Slab, etc. - to inform and align teams and jumpstart forward progress

Required Skills and Experience
• At least 5-8 years experience in Program Management, Operations, Business strategy, or consulting
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of legal and trading workflows
• Understanding of, or experience in, carbon markets is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Inclusive teamwork skills, and a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Proactive figure-it-out mindset and top tier prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information in an easy-to-understand manner
• A passion around climate change and sustainability

Compensation

The approximate annual base compensation range for this position is $170,000-200,000 per year. The actual offer, reflecting the total cash compensation package, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team, among other factors.