• Lead development of a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects across the New York market from origination through construction readiness • Serve as the primary decision maker and project lead for assigned projects, advancing them through the development lifecycle • Drive project value creation while ensuring projects progress on schedule toward construction readiness • Oversee project budgets and development schedules to ensure efficient deployment of capital • Present project-level investment recommendations and budget requests to internal Investment Committee meetings • Represent BlueWave and project interests at local public hearings, community meetings, and regulatory proceedings • Monitor market, regulatory, and policy developments affecting the viability and competitiveness of BlueWave’s solar and storage pipeline in New York • Develop expertise in dual-use community solar project development, supporting BlueWave’s leadership in agrivoltaics and land stewardship • Support the evaluation and execution of project acquisition and/or sale opportunities • Lead post-Origination real estate negotiations with landowners and project stakeholders • Manage relationships with external consultants and technical partners to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables across development scopes • Utilize BlueWave’s project management, document control, and MIS tools to track and report on project progress • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams including Grid Integration, Legal, Engineering, Execution, and Policy & Government Affairs to advance project milestones • Represent BlueWave at regional industry association meetings and stakeholder forums •Supervise and mentor Analysts and/or Associates supporting development activities within your portfolio

• Oversee the monitoring of security events and incidents • Develop and lead Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering functions • Implement proactive threat hunting and detection strategies • Develop and lead a Cyber Threat Intelligence function • Maintain Incident Response plans including playbooks and escalation procedures • Conduct post-incident analysis and oversee forensic investigations • Collaborate with various teams for coordinated responses • Lead tabletop exercises with senior management and executive teams • Provide leadership and direction to the team • Manage team performance and development

Role Description The Director of Surplus Lines & Compliance is responsible for the day-to-day execution and oversight of surplus lines compliance, agent appointments, and regulatory operational processes across Novatae’s wholesale divisions. This role is responsible for leading a team and ensuring accurate filings, adherence to state-specific surplus lines requirements, and timely agency appointments. The position partners closely with brokerage, underwriting, accounting, licensing, and external vendors to maintain compliance while supporting efficient business operations. - Manage surplus lines compliance operations including affidavits, tax filings, stamping office submissions, audits, and diligent search requirements. - Oversee agent and market appointments and renewals across all applicable states. - Coordinate with third-party vendors and platforms supporting surplus lines filings. - Coordinate with corporate licensing to ensure compliance with state-specific producer licensing requirements. - Ensure accuracy and timeliness of regulatory submissions and internal compliance documentation. - Partner with accounting and finance teams to reconcile surplus lines taxes and related reporting. - Maintain internal compliance procedures, checklists, and documentation standards for wholesale operations. - Support internal audits, carrier reviews, and regulatory inquiries by gathering documentation and coordinating responses. - Track regulatory deadlines and ensure proactive compliance with state-specific requirements. - Assist with onboarding and offboarding compliance requirements for producers and staff. - Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline compliance workflows and reduce operational risk. - Provide guidance and training to internal teams regarding surplus lines and licensing requirements. Qualifications - 6–10 years of experience in surplus lines, agency appointments, or compliance operations within wholesale insurance, MGA/MGU, or brokerage environments. - Demonstrated team leadership with experience in process and quality improvement, organizational design, and issue resolution. - Strong working knowledge of state surplus lines laws, stamping office processes, and producer licensing requirements. - Experience working with licensing and compliance systems such as RegEd, AgentSync, NIPR, or surplus lines filing platforms. - Demonstrated experience supporting audits, carrier reviews, or regulatory inquiries. - Prior experience managing vendors or external compliance partners preferred. Requirements - Strong organizational and multitasking skills with close attention to regulatory detail. - Ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven compliance activities. - Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. - Strong collaboration skills across operations, finance, and brokerage teams. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance tracking systems. - Sound judgment and problem-solving skills within established regulatory frameworks. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Education - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Risk Management, or a related field preferred. - Industry certifications (CIC, CPCU, ARM) are a plus but not required. Physical Demands & Working Conditions - Office work involves working at a desk most of the time, using a stand-up/sit-down adjustable desk. - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. - Typing, grasping, and repetitive motion typically is required every day. - Walking and standing are required occasionally. Equal Employment Opportunity At World Insurance Associates (WIA), we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. WIA is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or Veteran status. In addition, WIA makes reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

The Role We’re looking for a Director, Head of Creators to lead our strategy for creator acquisition, onboarding, and retention. This role will shape how Linktree expands its user base across key creator verticals and new business categories (like real estate, restaurants, and fitness), while ensuring our most valuable users get the support and success outcomes they need. This leader will sit at the intersection of growth marketing, partnerships, and customer success, developing scalable programs to attract, onboard, and grow creators and small businesses globally. You’ll build the systems and partnerships that create a self-sustaining acquisition and retention flywheel. What You’ll Do Growth Strategy & Vertical Expansion - Working closely with vertical leads, shape the acquisition and activation strategy for creators across prioritized verticals (eg. music, podcasts, etc), defining the playbooks that unlock repeatable growth. - Partner with Insights and Growth Marketing to identify high-potential segments, test acquisition levers, and build conversion funnels that move users from awareness to activation. - Develop vertical-specific go-to-market strategies for potential growth categories. - Nurture relationships with our most influential creators while being strategic about how to best to leverage for long tail acquisition. Partnerships & Ecosystem Development - Lead partnerships that drive distribution, awareness, and adoption, including platform integrations, creator networks, and category associations. - Collaborate on co-marketing campaigns and ambassador programs that position Linktree as the default choice for creators. - Partner with growth marketing and product on scalable frameworks for referral, affiliate, and ecosystem programs that accelerate growth in key verticals. Creator Support Systems - Design and operationalize the onboarding experience for our highest priority creators to ensure rapid activation and high retention. - Scope and design appropriate tiering systems for support in a way that designates the right level of support for creators and scales effectively. - Partner with Customer Support and Lifecycle to create differentiated experiences for high-value users, including education, playbooks, and direct support models. - Build feedback loops from top creators to inform growth, product, and messaging strategies. Leadership & Collaboration - Build and lead a small, high-leverage team spanning partnerships, creator success, and vertical growth. - Collaborate across Marketing, Product, and Partnerships to align on metrics, initiatives, and insights. - Serve as a key voice in how Linktree expands from a creator-first brand into a platform for all digital entrepreneurs. What You’ll Bring - 8–12+ years of experience in growth, partnerships, or marketing leadership, ideally within creator economy, SaaS, or digital platform environments. - Proven success designing and running partnership strategies that drive scaled customer acquisition, not just account management for top partners. - Strong understanding of creator behavior, including what drives adoption, retention, and monetization. - Track record of leading cross-functional teams and turning data into strategic insight and action. - Balance of analytical rigor and creative marketing instinct; able to zoom between strategy and execution. - Bonus Points: experience with SMB and creator-preneur segments. Linktree is committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation package including cash, equity, and benefits. The base salary offered for this role is targeted at $190,000-$215,000 for roles based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Final offers depend on multiple factors including location, experience, expertise, and role scope, and may vary from the range listed. P.S. If you don’t tick every box in this listing, please don’t rule yourself out. We take pride in inclusion and hiring incredible human beings with great potential over ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, hit that apply button! Our Story We’re on a mission to empower anyone to curate, grow, and monetize their digital universe. We created the “link in bio” category — and we’re just getting started. From creators, artists, and entrepreneurs to global brands, we’re redefining how people connect with their communities, showcase their content and promote products — all in one link. Today, a community of 70+ million use Linktree, including icons like Adidas, TikTok, the UN Environmental Program, The NFL, Manchester United, World Central Kitchen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Selena Gomez. With 48,000 new accounts created every day, Linktree is the fastest-growing leader in our space. We’ve teamed up with some of the world’s biggest platforms including TikTok, Snap, YouTube, GoFundMe, Spotify, Google, Stripe, Reddit, Laylo, and Kajabi, to unify Linkers’ digital spaces, and we partner with retail brands Amazon, Nike, Nordstrom Target, Sephora, Vuori, and more to share products they love. We’re a tight-knit, passionate team building best-in-class tools that make online presence simple, powerful, and yours. If you're excited by the idea of shaping a new category, setting the standard, and making space for everyone to be seen and succeed, we’d love to meet you. Where and How We Work We're a global, diverse team spread across continents with offices in London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, and San Francisco. We work together flexibly and you can choose the setup that works best for you: fully remote or a hybrid mix of office and home. We offer autonomy in how you structure your days and weeks. While we’re mindful of time zones and occasionally collaborate outside the typical 9–5, we lean into async work to keep things flowing. Our culture is family-friendly and Zoom-casual where kids, pets, and delivery drivers are welcome. How we’ll help you thrive Our approach to benefits considers the whole person and the unique contributions they bring to Linktree. We want the experience at Linktree to be one that enables people to truly thrive so we can Go Further Together (one of our values). Some ways we support you: - An annual wellbeing allowance to use on things like (but not limited to) fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office set-up - the choice is yours! - 100% coverage (and 80% for your dependents) of your monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for US-based employees. - Employer contribution towards your retirement. - Generous time off for vacation, holidays, parental leave, volunteer time, and other categories. - Employee stock option program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success. At Linktree, we believe in promoting a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, talents, and experiences, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all team members have a sense of belonging. Linktree welcomes all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience. If you require accommodations to fully participate in our opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach us at talent@linktr.ee – your needs are important to us.