Strategy & Operations Associate

Why Join   Sherpa.ai is a European leader in privacy preserving AI, pioneering federated learning and advanced personalization technologies that enable organizations to unlock the value of data without compromising privacy.  Our AI platforms are already deployed across sectors such as banking, healthcare, telecom, and mobility, helping enterprises build intelligent, compliant, and scalable AI solutions. Joining sherpa.ai means working at the intersection of strategy, AI innovation, and real-world impact, in a company that combines deep research excellence with strong commercial traction.  You will play a key role in shaping how sherpa.ai scales its technology, products, and partnerships—helping define the strategic direction of a fast-growing AI company operating at the forefront of responsible innovation.  What you’ll be doing   Strategic & Transformation Initiatives   Drive and support high-impact strategic initiatives  across the business, including:  Evolution of sherpa.ai’s AI platforms and value proposition   Go-to-market and pricing strategy refinement  Scaling enterprise delivery and operational models  Strategic partnerships and ecosystem development  Build and analyze financial, business, and scenario models  to assess new opportunities, including:  New industry verticals and use cases  Product and platform extensions  Strategic partnerships or potential M&A opportunities  Conduct market, competitor, and technology landscape analysis  to inform executive decision-making  Identify performance gaps and growth opportunities through data-driven analysis , translating insights into concrete recommendations  Define KPIs and success metrics , track progress of strategic initiatives, and ensure follow-through from decision to execution  Cross-functional Strategic Projects   Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Research, Finance, and Operations  to:  Gather inputs  Test assumptions  Support implementation of strategic initiatives  Create structured executive-level materials  (presentations, dashboards, written briefs) to clearly communicate insights, trade-offs, and recommendations  Support alignment across teams by:  Coordinating workstreams  Managing timelines and dependencies  Ensuring stakeholders remain aligned on shared objectives  Act as a connective layer between strategy and execution, ensuring ideas translate into operational reality  What you need to succeed   1-3 years of experience  in strategy, operations, corporate development, consulting, or strategic planning—ideally within a high-growth tech or deep-tech environment  Strong analytical and quantitative skills , with hands-on experience building models in Excel or Google Sheets  Proven ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving environments , balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution  Strong problem-solving skills, with experience:  Identifying root causes  Evaluating options  Driving structured, practical solutions  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to:  Simplify complex topics (AI, data, strategy)  Build clear narratives  Influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders  High ownership mindset, curiosity, and willingness to go deep where needed  Fluent English  required; Spanish or other European languages are a plus  Based in Madrid    Why you’ll love working at sherpa.ai   Work at the forefront of privacy-preserving AI and federated learning , shaping real-world enterprise solutions  Direct exposure to executive decision-making  and company-wide strategy  A highly collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and mission-driven culture  Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and impact  Flexible working model and strong focus on autonomy and trust  Opportunity to grow with a company that combines deep research excellence with commercial scale   About Sherpa.ai    Sherpa.ai is the leading company in Artificial Intelligence applied to data privacy. It offers the most advanced federated learning platform on the market, enabling companies and institutions to collaborate without compromising data privacy or security. Its technology has been adopted across key sectors such as healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, and industry, where sherpa.ai helps improve decision-making and business outcomes without the need to share sensitive data.  The sherpa.ai team includes professionals such as Tom Gruber, former CTO and co-founder of Siri; Thomas Kalil, former Director of Science and Technology at the White House; Doug Solomon, former Head of Strategy at Apple; and Joanna Hoffman, former Apple marketing executive.  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion   Sherpa.ai is committed to building an inclusive environment where people from diverse backgrounds can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, or background.