Director, Operations

The Director of Operations will work closely with our executive team  to strategize and develop long-term plans to usher in higher levels of productivity and success for the World Surf League. The ideal candidate will have experience in dynamic work settings with outstanding critical thinking, organizational, and leadership skills.  

This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will sit in our WSL HQ in El Segundo, California in a hybrid working environment (three days per week in office).

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Developing and executing operational plans to align with overall company strategy
• Collaborate with team leaders to develop and track performance goals and long-term operational plans
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and cross-functional collaboration across departments and regional offices worldwide 
• Lead reporting efforts to consolidate financial, analytical, and operational performance and identify key insights that will inform future decision-making
• Monitor day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of key workstreams
• Overseeing budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and managing expenses to optimize profitability
• Compliance management- Ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and industry standards
• Develop strong working relationships with department heads and regional presidents

Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant experience in operations, consulting, IB/PE, corporate/business development, or related fields
• BA / BS Degree, Masters Degree a plus 
• Expert in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint or Google Suite
• Financial acumen and budgeting expertise
• Excellent leadership and organizational abilities
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to summarize and present key findings
• Superior knowledge of industry regulations and operational guidelines
• Proven knowledge of performance evaluation metrics 
• Working knowledge of data analysis software packages
• Outstanding negotiation skills

Personal Attributes:

• Above all, integrity and honesty
• Entrepreneurial; willingness to work independently with the best business practices in mind
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Incredibly proactive and action-oriented 
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and willing to take on a challenge
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions and insightful business recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and competing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Action Oriented—enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; willing to take unpopular stands when necessary.
• A high degree of self-awareness of one’s own personal style, strengths and weaknesses and motivational triggers.
• Optimism and energy for the brand and its future
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
• Passion for sports, particularly surfing, is a plus

 Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 based on relevant experience