Associate, Office of the CEO

New York , United States

TLDR

Act as a force multiplier for Better's CEO, supporting critical strategic, financial, and operational initiatives while gaining exposure to executive decision-making and company-wide execution.

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. 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
  • Qualifications
  • 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
  • Company Benefits 
     
    We’re proud to support our employees and their families with a benefits package designed to care for their health, well-being, and everyday life. All full-time and benefit-eligible part-time employees can enjoy the following 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.


    Disclaimer  

    Better Home & Finance Holding Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for our employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status, or any other reason protected by law.

    We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Better will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Benefits

    Health Insurance

    Nationwide Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Comprehensive plans that travel with you, wherever you are

    Other Benefit

    Extra Perks & Discounts – Including pet insurance, savings programs, and more to support life beyond work

    Paid Time Off

    Flexible PTO – Time off when you need it, so you can recharge and focus on what matters most

    Better is an AI-native mortgage and home equity finance company that transforms the home financing process by introducing proprietary technology and artificial intelligence. We focus on making homeownership more affordable and accessible, streamlining the mortgage experience with tools like our AI platform Tinman® and voice-based assistant Betsy™.

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    $150,000 – $180,000 per year
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