Operations Associate

Seoul, South KoreaFull-timePosted Jun 19, 2026

What the Candidate Will Need / Bonus Points

 

---- What the Candidate Will Do ----

  1. Launch & Expansion Strategy: Define and execute a data-driven vision for Uber Korea. Synthesize interconnected KPIs—balancing growth and penetration with marketplace efficiency—to align local teams under a common goal.
  2. Local Connector & Stakeholder Management: Own the strategy and alignment across all key stakeholders. Drive the country strategy forward by influencing local operations and commercial teams to meet ambitious targets.
  3. Innovation & Smart Risks: Become an innovator at the core. Use daily local insights to identify opportunities.
  4. Thought Leadership: Develop a forward-looking understanding of the competitive landscape, regulatory trends, and macroeconomic factors to proactively position Korea for success and scale local playbooks regionally.
  5. Operational Excellence: Keep the pulse on key metrics. Be the first to know where we are and where we aspire to be. Recommend how to get there.



---- Basic Qualifications ----

  1. Experience: 2–3 years of high-quality experience in Operations, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, or Strategy & Planning.
  2. Strategic Execution: A proven track record of operationalizing strategy and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
  3. Data-Driven Decision Making: Highly comfortable making difficult, data-backed decisions. You can clearly articulate the "why" behind complex tradeoffs to senior and local stakeholders.
  4. Quantitative Appetite: Strong analytical skills with a high proficiency in SQL and Excel/Google Sheets to derive actionable insights and build scalable tools.
  5. Hands-on Approach: A resourceful "doer" who is comfortable moving from high-level narrative building to the granular details of day-to-day operations.
  6. Languages: Fluency in English and Korean.



---- Preferred Qualifications ----

  1. Genuine interest in Korea mobility market: Ideal candidate will have burning passion to solve for shaping the industry.
  2. Breadth and Depth: Ideal candidate is willing to learn and optimize across verticals. Everything that impacts the business is ultimately an Ops issue.
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