Business Operations Associate - Meraki Labs

About Meraki LabsMeraki Labs is one of India's first startup studios, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bangalore. Backed by seasoned entrepreneurs and operators, the team both founds and funds companies, taking a hands-on approach to building them — working closely with founders to take bold ideas from paper to prototype to enduring businesses, with a focus on sectors like fintech, AI, deep tech, and <edtech.As> Meraki Labs continues to co-build across its portfolio, we're looking for a Business Operations Associate to help keep the engine running smoothly across strategy, process, and execution — both within the studio and alongside the founding teams we support.About the RoleAs a Business Operations Associate, you'll work closely with founders and cross-functional teams (product, growth, finance, and people) to drive operational excellence. You'll be the person who turns ambiguity into structure — building processes, tracking metrics, and executing on high-priority initiatives that keep the company moving forward.What You'll DoOwn and streamline core operational processes across the company (vendor management, reporting cadences, internal tools, SOPs)Partner with leadership to define, track, and report on key business metrics and OKRsDrive cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are metIdentify inefficiencies in existing workflows and design scalable solutionsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking in collaboration with the finance functionCoordinate with external partners, vendors, and consultants as neededPrepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and board updatesJump into ad-hoc, high-priority projects wherever the business needs supportWhat We're Looking For1–3 years of experience in business operations, strategy, consulting, analytics, or a related fieldStrong analytical skills with comfort in Excel/Google Sheets; SQL or BI tool experience is a plusExcellent communication skills — able to distill complex information into clear, actionable insightsGood working knowledge of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI) to speed up research, drafting, and analysisA bias for action and comfort operating in ambiguity at a fast-growing startupStrong project management skills with high attention to detailAbility to work cross-functionally and build trust with stakeholders at all levelsBachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Nice to HavePrior experience at a startup or in a high-growth environmentExposure to tools like Notion, Airtable, or automation platforms (Zapier, Make)Background in consulting, investment banking, or a similar analytical fieldWhy Join Meraki LabsDirect exposure to founders and leadership decision-makingHigh ownership from day one — your work will visibly shape how the company operatesA collaborative, curious, and fast-paced cultureCompetitive compensation and benefits