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We are hiring for our first COO/CFO to be a core member of the executive team responsible for the day-to-day execution of the business and executing the commercial strategy. You will lead and integrate key internal functions including People & HR , Finance and Operations . You will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial health and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities, a collaborative mindset, and a deep understanding of finance and accounting. This role is in-office 4–5 days per week and best suited to a hands-on leader who thrives in high-growth, fast-moving environments with a balance of strategic oversight and tactical execution. Role Responsibilities: Own and manage all aspects of the Finance and Corporate functions Refine and implement the commercial strategy, owning the execution relationship with external partners Oversee the People function (HR, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture) Partner with the CEO and CSO to drive quarterly OKR and company planning processes Work with the business team to translate long-term goals into operational plans with measurable KPIs and milestones Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of strategic plans, business development plans, and actions taken Provide periodic reporting and narrative to internal stakeholders and quarterly or reporting to external stakeholders Build and evolve the systems and processes needed for scale Oversee legal, regulatory, and risk management frameworks Ensure financial operations — including budgeting, spend management, and vendor oversight — support company goals Drive org design and workforce planning to ensure structure aligns with strategy Foster a high-performance, values-aligned culture as the company scales Serve as a key leader in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Preferred Qualifications: 15+ years of progressive experience in operations, strategy, finance, or general management Proven success in a senior leadership role at a high-growth startup (Series A–C) Strong financial fluency and analytical mindset Strong understanding of consumer tech, fintech, or insurance/regulated industries Track record of scaling operational functions, leading change, and building infrastructure from the ground up Highly organized with exceptional communication, leadership, and decision-making skills Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and mission-driven environment Background in embedded finance, insurtech, wellness, or data-driven consumer engagement Prior experience managing HR, Finance, and Operations simultaneously About Polymath Analytics: Polymath Analytics is reimagining how capital and risk are modelled in a post-actuarial world. Our platform combines applied math, machine learning, and high-performance computing to transform real-world signals—like mortality, health, and behavioural data—into meaningful financial insights. We work at the intersection of geometric ML, functional optimization, and systems engineering. Our aim: to compress complexity into clarity, using methods inspired by Hilbert spaces, reproducing kernels, and field theory—but built for real-world impact, not whiteboard purism. Website: Industry: Data Infrastructure and Analytics Company size: 2-10 employees #J-18808-Ljbffr Polymath Analytics

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