Strategy & Operations Senior Associate, Rider Domain

About Bolt Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries.

From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding.

And we're just getting started.

Why join Bolt?

• Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.
• Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.
• Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.
• Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.

About The Role We're looking for a Strategy & Operations Senior Associate to join the Rider Domain team in Romania.We're looking for a Strategy & Operations Senior Associate to join the Rider Domain team in Romania.

This is a high-impact, high-ownership role — you'll work closely with the Senior Operations Manager to manage our category portfolio, increase category performance, and expand Bolt's footprint through launching new categories across Romania.

You'll play a key role in building and managing strategic partnerships with venues, airports, banks, and other key partners to unlock new growth opportunities and strengthen Bolt's position in the market.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Grow category performance — optimise category portfolio performance, identify growth levers, and lead category expansion by launching new categories in existing cities and entering new ones.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships — identify, negotiate, and develop commercial relationships with venues, airports, banks, and other external partners to unlock new growth channels and drive incremental demand.
• Lead cross-functional projects end-to-end — take full ownership of initiatives, working together with Legal, Marketing, Public Policy, and PR from problem diagnosis through to execution and outcome tracking.
• Work together with local and regional teams to deliver shared strategic initiatives, optimise business performance and improve results across the Rider domain.

About You

• You have 3–5+ years of experience with a strong analytical foundation — whether in consulting, banking/finance, operations, a high-growth startup, or any environment where rigorous data analysis and structured thinking are essential.
• You have a strong commercial outlook — you translate numbers into decisions, spot opportunities, and always think about the bigger business picture. You are someone who owns outcomes, not just tasks.
• You have a get-it-done attitude — you pick up a problem, form a hypothesis, and push it through to resolution. You manage multiple projects simultaneously, stay organised under pressure, and adapt quickly when priorities shift.
• You are a strong communicator in English and Romanian, comfortable working with stakeholders from local teams to senior leadership and international counterparts.
• You are skilled in Excel / Google Sheets and have a strong financial literacy — a solid understanding of unit economics, P&L, and key financial metrics is expected.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
• 220 RON monthly budget for flexible benefits via Benefit Online
• Meal vouchers 40 RON per day worked
• Medical cover via Regina Maria, Expert Ultra package
• Mental health benefit (unlimited)
• 21 working days of vacation per year
• 4 personal days

Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.

At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!

Everyone is welcome Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.