Business Services Manager; NYC

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Agency Cybersecurity is a fast‑growing venture‑backed startup that delivers best‑in‑class cybersecurity and compliance solutions. Our software and services simplify complex compliance frameworks—including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and others—empowering businesses to scale securely and confidently. Backed by top‑tier investors such as Y Combinator, we have offices in NYC, Boston, Richmond, and London.

100% On‑Site in New York, NY

Full‑Time, Salaried

Mid‑Career professional

$125k – $135k

Approximately 50 hours per week. In‑office hours are Monday‑Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with additional time as operational demands dictate.

The Business Services Manager oversees the day‑to‑day delivery of core business services through a team of junior professionals. The role focuses on people management, operational execution, workflow efficiency, and service quality within a professional services environment.

• Directly manage, coach, and support a team of 5–10 junior team members
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and goal‑setting sessions
• Support onboarding, training, and professional development of team members
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and a high‑performance culture
• Act as the first point of escalation for team‑level issues
• Own day‑to‑day execution of assigned business services and workflows
• Ensure work is completed accurately, consistently, and within defined timelines
• Manage workload distribution, capacity planning, and task prioritization
• Monitor service quality and ensure adherence to internal processes and standards
• Identify operational risks and proactively address bottlenecks
• Document and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
• Partner with leadership to implement process improvements and tooling changes
• Track operational metrics related to productivity, quality, and turnaround time
• Collaborate with account management, client services, and leadership teams
• Communicate status updates, risks, and resourcing needs clearly and proactively
• Support special projects and operational initiatives as needed

• 3–5+ years of experience managing teams of 5–10 people
• Prior experience in a professional services environment (consulting, accounting, compliance, legal services, managed services, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to manage junior or early‑career professionals
• Strong operational mindset with attention to detail and process discipline
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment

• Experience managing workflow‑driven or production‑style teams
• Exposure to regulated or process‑heavy industries
• Experience implementing or improving operational processes
• Familiarity with performance metrics, SLAs, or service delivery KPIs

• You’re looking for a strict 9‑to‑5 schedule with minimal flexibility
• You feel uncomfortable in high‑pressure or fast‑paced environments
• You prefer not to work in a highly professional, client‑facing role
• You’re not excited about being part of a high‑growth, in‑person startup culture
• You’re looking for a role with minimal expectations beyond basic responsibilities

• 10 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Monthly healthcare stipend
• Gym membership stipend
• Weekly team lunches and in‑office snacks
• Eligible for stock option grants after year 2