Strategy & Operations Senior Associate - Driver Growth

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 motivated Strategy & Operations Senior Associate, Driver Growth to join our Bolt Rides team, focusing on Driver Growth. As part of the Driver Growth domain, you’ll support sustainable supply growth and driver retention initiatives that contribute to the growth and success of our Rides marketplace.

The role combines driver engagement, operational execution, process improvement, relationship management, and supporting initiatives that help more drivers join Bolt and stay with us.

This role is a good match for you if you’re a driven, analytical and hands-on individual with strong operational experience and a practical approach to problem-solving.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Driver acquisition & value proposition: Explore new driver acquisition opportunities to grow the funnel and shape the value proposition for the market.

• Driver activation & engagement: Analyse trends, risks and opportunities; spot signals and create action plans to activate and engage drivers effectively.

• Performance analysis: Monitor the health of the Driver Growth domain; surface and address anomalies with clear, actionable steps.

• Process optimisation: Review existing workflows to improve key results.

• Partnerships & collaboration: Work with internal and external partners with a results-oriented approach and measurable impact.

About you:

• Around 2 years’ experience in Operations, Strategy, Consulting or Analytics

• Fluency in English and Ukrainian, with clear written and verbal communication.

• Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets; familiarity with BI tools such as Looker is a plus.

• Experience taking an idea through to execution with measurable outcomes.

• Enjoys building relationships with internal teams and external partners.

• An ownership mindset and integrity.

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.

• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.

• Work remotely. This opportunity is open to candidates based in Ukraine.

   

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.