Associate – Strategy

Join to apply for the Associate – Strategy & Operations role at Polymath Ventures . About ClearEngine ClearEngine is a strategic advisory firm that works with early-to-mid stage consumer companies, and specializes in strategy, finance, growth, marketing, as well as organizational strategy. We partner with exceptional leaders and companies with game‑changing potential to empower their vision and chart a clear path to sustainable success. We are strategic advisors and operating partners to executives, owners and investors. We work as extensions of leadership teams to clarify their paths to success, navigate complex situations, and create long‑term value by unlocking growth and accelerating profitability. We tailor our approach to each client’s needs and prioritize pragmatic, profitability‑minded solutions that are lean and data‑driven. As operators with deep experience in the trenches, we roll up our sleeves with our clients, often driving execution and implementation. We are based in Miami, FL, and we partner with clients and collaborators throughout the U.S. and internationally, providing a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment for those seeking impact and experience in the inner workings of start‑ups and growth‑stage businesses. Overview of ClearEngine here. Associate – Strategy & Operations ClearEngine is seeking an outstanding associate to support project management and lead detailed analysis on client engagements. This role owns the day‑to‑day operating cadence of client engagements and ensures work is brought to senior leaders at a high level of completeness. You will work closely with ClearEngine's Principals and team members to execute complex analyses, manage projects, and develop high‑quality client deliverables. The ideal candidate has 2‑4 years of experience in consulting, finance, or a fast‑paced start‑up or corporate environment. You should be an analytical thinker, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently. This role provides a unique opportunity for growth in an entrepreneurial setting, offering hands‑on exposure to diverse, high‑growth businesses and strategic projects. Responsibilities Own day‑to‑day delivery of client engagements, including setting and managing project plans, tracking decisions and dependencies, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met, and proactively surfacing risks or blockers. Lead structured analysis and modeling to translate complex data into clear insights, trade‑offs, and recommendations that inform client decisions around growth, profitability, and resource allocation. Drive the development of client‑facing deliverables, bringing analyses, narratives, and recommendations to a high level of completeness before senior review and presentation. Synthesize inputs across workstreams into concise, decision‑oriented presentations and reports for founders, executives, and investors. Prioritize and manage multiple client workstreams simultaneously, balancing urgency and impact to maintain momentum across engagements. Partner directly with client teams to drive execution of agreed initiatives, tracking outcomes and ensuring follow‑through against defined objectives. Help codify repeatable processes, templates, and best practices to improve ClearEngine's delivery quality and scalability across clients. Own execution of internal initiatives and business development workstreams, ensuring high‑quality outputs and minimal senior overhead. Requirements Extreme drive, strong ownership mindset, and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage up and operate with a high degree of autonomy. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, able to take loosely defined problems and drive them to clear, actionable outcomes. 2–4 years of experience in consulting, strategy, finance, operations, or a high‑growth startup environment; consumer‑facing experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to structure complex information into clear analyses, models, and decision‑oriented narratives. Strong analytical skills, including financial and data analysis, with the ability to translate insights into recommendations. Proven capability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously, maintaining momentum across projects. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare client‑ready presentations. Willingness to roll up sleeves and engage in hands‑on execution, especially in early‑stage or fast‑moving environments. Collaborative team player who contributes to shared outcomes and continuous improvement. Familiarity with common analytics, financial, or project management tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools, PM tools) is a plus, but learning speed matters more than specific platforms. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field. 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