Program Associate

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Program Associate with 1-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills, a knack for problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to execute impactful projects.

The charter for this role will include:

• Perform data analysis using Excel (advanced proficiency required) and basic SQL to drive operational decision-making and generate actionable insights to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Identify operational challenges, propose solutions, and lead their implementation.
• Take ownership of operational processes and ensure seamless execution.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as Sales Ops, Product, and L&D to drive aligned outcomes.
• Act as the liaison between teams to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.
• Lead projects from problem identification to execution and ensure timely delivery.
• Document processes, analyze outcomes, and iterate for continuous improvement.

Ideal Persona would:

• 1-3 years experience
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned projects.
• Ensure timely execution and maintain high standards of quality in project delivery.
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Utilize strong analytical skills to work with data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coordination.
• Identify and implement strategies for better outcomes.
• Oversee daily operations for assigned projects.
• Ensure all activities run smoothly and align with organizational goals.

Everyone at Leap is entrepreneurial, moves fast and operates with extreme ownership.

There is minimal management and extreme autonomy.

If the above defines you, you will fit in snugly.

What is Leap?

Leap is a global student mobility platform that empowers students’ aspirations for a global career and education

We have built this and this and this

We work at the exciting intersection of fintech & edtech

And we love that we succeed as a business while powering the dreams of talented students!

How far along are we?

We are the leaders in our space by a mile!

We are backed by Sequoia, Jungle Ventures, Owl Ventures & Harvard!

Read the latest fundraise news here

Who are we as people?

We have a lean, rockstar team.

We have come this far with a lean team because we love to increase the talent density with every new member we add. Yes, we are more picky than the usual company.

We hire slowly and deliberately

You can meet our founders here -> Arnav Kumar and Vaibhav Singh

Arnav tweets here

What will you be doing?

We are now building our leadership team and would love to engage

This is a great time to join the rocketship and participate in the upside -

Broadly,

• You will have tearing-your-hair level complex & challenging problems to solve
• With massive upside if you solve them
• In a super fast paced environment that will challenge you
• With enough resources to be audacious
• And mentorship from an experienced founding team

Your move !:)

• Having a busy week? - Simply apply here
• Want to skip the queue? - Take out a few mins and write a standout email to us at

ranjana.sasikumar@leapfinance.com