Executive Partner to the COO

Clasp is a venture-backed, mission-driven startup transforming access to education and career pathways through an innovative platform connecting employers, educational institutions, and diverse talent. As Executive Partner to the COO, you will act as a strategic force multiplier and “control tower,” driving alignment, accountability, and operational rigor across the business. The role focuses on measuring what matters and turning data into executive-level insights to support scaling a high-growth company.

• Establish and manage systems for KPI and OKR tracking with rigor and consistency.
• Facilitate executive and team meeting cadence, including clear agendas, optimized time use, and seamless cross-department information flow.
• Lead high-stakes analytical work such as pricing strategy pressure tests, market research, and financial analytics.
• Translate complex datasets into polished presentations and concise executive insights for client-facing and all-hands materials.
• Partner with the COO to identify blind spots, provide candid feedback, and ensure leadership accountability.
• Proactively implement tools and processes to bridge communication gaps across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate meetings and logistics with the COO and own follow-ups to streamline and accelerate execution.

• 4+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or a high-growth/scaled business operations role requiring extreme attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Expert-level Excel proficiency, including building trusted, insight-driven models.
• Power user and strong adopter of agentic AI tools to increase personal and team efficiency.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; ability to distill complex information into executive-level narratives for PowerPoint and email.
• Elite prioritization and follow-through skills across many workstreams and follow-ups.
• Strong learning agility and attentive listening; ability to avoid repeating mistakes.
• High emotional intelligence; comfort holding senior leaders accountable with professionalism.
• High discretion and integrity handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Resourceful, “scrappy” mindset with ability to move between strategy and detailed execution.
• Desire to learn and grow quickly; comfort with a demanding, non-9-to-5 environment.

• Location: Hybrid in-office schedule of 2 days per week.

• Compensation: Competitive cash compensation plus equity; base salary range stated as $110,000–$135,000 annually.

• Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) matching; commuter benefits; flexible PTO.

• Environment: Fast-paced, high-growth startup with significant learning and growth opportunities.