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Founding Operations Associate

Conduct - New York, NY, USA - In-office - posted 2026-10-14

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Conduct is building an AI operating system that helps enterprises move at the speed of their ideas by simplifying legacy systems and complexity. The company has just closed a $60M Series A and is expanding its US presence with a new New York office. As a Founding Operations Associate, you'll be one of the first operators on the ground in NYC, building the US team and office from the ground up. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership across multiple operational domains. Key responsibilities include: - Running and organizing events that establish Conduct's presence in the NYC tech and AI community, from internal meetups to partner events with leading companies - Supporting US hiring end-to-end: conducting interviews, hosting candidates in the office, ensuring excellent candidate experience, and supporting new hire onboarding and integration - Establishing Conduct's New York office operations, including facilities management, office design, and future office expansion - Building and maintaining company culture on the ground in New York through social events, team rituals, and ensuring alignment with the global Conduct culture - Developing the operational infrastructure for the US business, working with legal and finance teams to implement systems that enable rapid scaling - Identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing solutions to improve team efficiency The role is characterized by variety and ownership—you might spend one week evaluating office spaces and the next hosting a technical event or onboarding new hires. Success requires attention to detail, strong execution, and comfort working in a fast-moving, high-bar environment. Conducts operates from London and NYC with a talent-dense, low-ego team culture. The company sponsors visas and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups in tech. Requirements: - Experience working in a fast-moving environment with exposure to high standards - Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously without dropping details - Comfort and confidence working with founders, customers, and senior leaders - Demonstrated responsibility with operational details including budgets and contracts - Willingness to do whatever is needed today while building toward larger responsibilities - Based in New York or willing to relocate; expected to be in the office daily

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