What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Office of the CEO position at Better?
Better is reimagining home finance and making it faster, cheaper, and easier for everyone to become a homeowner. We leverage creative technology and innovation to make the home buying journey more approachable and understandable and home finance more affordable and accessible.
Better is built for smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential and thrive.
Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:
Associate, Office of the CEO
The Associate, Office of the CEO will serve as a high-impact partner to Better’s CEO, supporting the company’s most important strategic priorities and helping drive execution across the leadership team and the broader organization.
This role is designed for a highly capable generalist who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and wants broad exposure to executive decision-making, company-wide strategy, and complex cross-functional initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting into our New York City office.
Responsibilities
Strategic Support & Execution
Partner closely with the CEO on top strategic initiatives, special projects, and high-priority business decisions
Conduct research, analysis, and synthesis to inform executive, leadership team, and board-level discussions
Prepare executive-level materials including memos, presentations, briefing documents, and talking points
Translate high-level strategy into clear plans, milestones, and execution frameworks
Operating Cadence & Leadership Team Effectiveness
Drive the CEO’s operating cadence, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, and executive offsites
Design agendas, track decisions, and ensure consistent follow-through on company-level priorities
Monitor progress against key initiatives and surface risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning product, operations, finance, people, and go-to-market teams
Act as a neutral integrator across functions, aligning stakeholders and unblocking execution challenges
Own ambiguous, time-sensitive projects that require strong judgment, discretion, and rapid execution
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a thought partner and sounding board to the CEO
Interface with senior leaders, board members, and investors as needed
Help shape internal communications, executive messaging, and company-wide narratives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; 2–5 years of experience in strategy & operations, management consulting, investment banking, private equity / venture capital, or high-growth startups
Experience supporting senior executives and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives strongly preferred
Exceptional analytical and structured-thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable producing executive-level materials
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and strong follow-through
High judgment, discretion, and integrity; trusted with sensitive and confidential information
Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
A proactive, low-ego team player who thrives on ownership and collaboration
A curious, intellectually honest individual with a strong desire to learn and grow
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:
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Better is built for smart, hungry, ambitious people who want to recognize their full potential and thrive.
Here are some interesting facts to help you get to know Better:
- We’ve funded over $110 billion in loans for our customers, more than any other fintech
- Yahoo! Finance - Best Mortgage Lender for First Time Homebuyers of January 2025: Best lender for quick approval
- Yahoo! Finance - Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025: Best online mortgage lender
- Fintech Breakthrough Award: Best Lending Innovation Award
- Money Magazine - 8 Best Mortgage Lenders of 2025: Best for fast closing
- We are Forbes’ Best Online Mortgage Lender for 2023
- We have raised over $1.2 billion in equity capital to transform the mortgage industry, the largest financial asset class in the world
Associate, Office of the CEO
The Associate, Office of the CEO will serve as a high-impact partner to Better’s CEO, supporting the company’s most important strategic priorities and helping drive execution across the leadership team and the broader organization.
This role is designed for a highly capable generalist who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and wants broad exposure to executive decision-making, company-wide strategy, and complex cross-functional initiatives. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting into our New York City office.
Responsibilities
Strategic Support & Execution
Partner closely with the CEO on top strategic initiatives, special projects, and high-priority business decisions
Conduct research, analysis, and synthesis to inform executive, leadership team, and board-level discussions
Prepare executive-level materials including memos, presentations, briefing documents, and talking points
Translate high-level strategy into clear plans, milestones, and execution frameworks
Operating Cadence & Leadership Team Effectiveness
Drive the CEO’s operating cadence, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, and executive offsites
Design agendas, track decisions, and ensure consistent follow-through on company-level priorities
Monitor progress against key initiatives and surface risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional initiatives spanning product, operations, finance, people, and go-to-market teams
Act as a neutral integrator across functions, aligning stakeholders and unblocking execution challenges
Own ambiguous, time-sensitive projects that require strong judgment, discretion, and rapid execution
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as a thought partner and sounding board to the CEO
Interface with senior leaders, board members, and investors as needed
Help shape internal communications, executive messaging, and company-wide narratives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; 2–5 years of experience in strategy & operations, management consulting, investment banking, private equity / venture capital, or high-growth startups
Experience supporting senior executives and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives strongly preferred
Exceptional analytical and structured-thinking skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable producing executive-level materials
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and strong follow-through
High judgment, discretion, and integrity; trusted with sensitive and confidential information
Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
A proactive, low-ego team player who thrives on ownership and collaboration
A curious, intellectually honest individual with a strong desire to learn and grow
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
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000