Senior Corporate Operational Manager

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Role Overview

In this role, you will lead and drive the execution of cross-functional operational processes, with responsibility for translating strategic direction and business agreements into clear, structured, and actionable operational plans.

This is a senior role with significant impact, focused on leading complex initiatives, building scalable processes, and implementing governance frameworks, controls, and monitoring mechanisms to enable effective execution, visibility, and compliance with business, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

The role operates in close alignment with the strategic leadership of the domain, serving as a key bridge between strategy and execution, while building the operational foundations required to support future organisational growth and scaling.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution leadership across cross-functional processes. Lead complex operational projects across multiple functions. Create clarity around ownership, dependencies, and execution challenges. Identify process gaps and drive practical solutions.
• Translating strategy and agreements into execution. Break down strategic and business agreements into structured operational plans. Define milestones, ownership, and delivery frameworks. Drive implementation across stakeholders and ensure alignment across teams.
• Process design & implementation. Design and implement structured and scalable operational processes. Build methodologies and tools to support execution. Break down processes into detailed tasks for tracking and control, and continuously improve processes based on business needs.
• Compliance, controls, monitoring & governance. Define and implement control and monitoring mechanisms. Ensure alignment with contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements. Identify risks and implement mitigation frameworks, and support audit and compliance processes.
• Stakeholder management. Work closely with business, legal, finance, and technology stakeholders. Drive alignment, decision-making, and execution, and operate effectively in an international environment.
• Operational infrastructure development. Build operational frameworks supporting complex business initiatives. Establish scalable foundations for future agreements and projects, and contribute to defining team standards and methodologies.

Key Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have Requirements

• Extensive experience in operational project management, process design, or compliance-related roles.
• Strong expertise in compliance, regulatory frameworks, and risk management (AML/KYC, due diligence, sanctions, etc.).
• Proven ability to translate complex business or contractual requirements into structured operational execution.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing control and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience working in complex, cross-functional, international environments.
• Strong ability to create structure, clarity, and prioritisation in ambiguous environments.
• Experience designing scalable processes and execution frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with senior stakeholders.
• High ownership, attention to detail, and structured thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience in complex deal or strategic financing environments.
• Background in due diligence, investigations, or business intelligence.
• Experience building or scaling functions or teams.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and ownership
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.