Associate, Office of the CEO

Better Mortgage•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Better is the first AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company, revolutionizing one of the largest financial markets in the world. We make home finance radically more transparent; using AI and proprietary technology to eliminate friction from the mortgage process through our industry-leading AI platform, Tinman®, and the first voice-based AI mortgage assistant, Betsy™. Our mission is simple: make homeownership cheaper, faster and more accessible by transforming how people buy and finance homes. The facts that speak for themselves: - We’ve funded over $110 billion in loans (more than any other fintech in the US!) - Raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to modernize the $15 trillion mortgage industry - Better’s propriety AI platform makes us an award-winning lender: - Fintech Breakthrough Award 2025: Best Lending Innovation - Yahoo! Finance (Jan 2025): Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Homebuyers – Best for quick approval - Yahoo! Finance (2025): Best Online Mortgage Lender - Money Magazine (2025): Best for fast closing - Forbes (2023): Best Online Mortgage Lender We’re building the future of home finance—and we’re looking for smart, driven, ambitious innovators who are ready to tackle the most impactful work of their careers. A Better Opportunity The Associate, Office of the CEO will act as a force multiplier for Better’s CEO, operating at the center of the company’s most critical strategic, financial, and operational priorities. This role is built for a highly driven, analytically rigorous professional with an investment banking or equivalent background who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments and is motivated by ownership, accountability, and impact. This is a full-time, on-site role in New York City, offering direct exposure to executive decision-making, board-level dynamics, and company-wide execution at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2–5+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, or similarly rigorous buy-side / advisory environments
Proven track record of outperforming in elite, high-expectation teams where precision, speed, and judgment are non-negotiable
Exceptional analytical horsepower — able to structure messy, ambiguous problems, build and pressure-test analyses, and drive clear, decisive recommendations
Demonstrated excellence producing CEO-, board-, and investor-grade materials under extreme time pressure with minimal iteration
Unusual stamina and grit; consistently delivers high-quality work through long hours, compressed timelines, and rapidly shifting priorities
Strong executive presence and commercial judgment; comfortable engaging with senior executives, board members, and sophisticated investors
Obsessive attention to detail paired with a zero-excuses ownership mindset; nothing drops, even when the pace is brutal
High judgment, discretion, and integrity; trusted with highly sensitive and confidential information
Thrives in environments that demand intensity, accountability, and independent thinking rather than explicit direction
Low-ego, high-output team player who raises the bar, pushes for excellence, and earns trust quickly
Intellectually relentless, self-directed, and motivated by hard problems, steep learning curves, and real responsibility

Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Execution
Partner directly with the CEO on mission-critical initiatives, special situations, and time-sensitive decisions with material business impact
Conduct deep-dive financial, strategic, and operational analyses to support executive, leadership team, and board discussions
Build executive-ready materials (memos, decks, models, briefing documents, and talking points) with a premium on clarity, rigor, and precision
Translate high-level strategy into concrete execution plans, clear milestones, and measurable outcomes
CEO Operating Cadence & Leadership Effectiveness
Design tight agendas, track key decisions, and drive relentless follow-through on the company’s top priorities
Monitor progress across strategic initiatives, proactively identifying risks, bottlenecks, tradeoffs, and dependencies
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning product, operations, finance, people, and go-to-market teams
Act as a neutral, analytically grounded integrator, aligning senior stakeholders and pushing initiatives to completion
Own ambiguous, high-stakes projects that require sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to execute under pressure with limited direction
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a trusted thought partner and sounding board to the CEO
Interface with senior leaders, board members, investors, and external stakeholders as needed
Shape executive messaging, internal communications, and company-wide narratives with clarity and conviction

Benefits

Day One Coverage – Your benefits begin on your first day, so you’re supported from the start
Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are
Mental Health Support When You Need It – Immediate access to virtual therapy with licensed providers for you and your eligible dependents (ages 6+), with your first few visits covered at no cost!
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Includes an employer contribution to help you plan for healthcare expenses
Employer-Funded Dependent Care FSA – Support for childcare and/or dependent care costs
Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no additional cost to give you added peace of mind
Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most
Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work
The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided.

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