Associate Operations Manager

Wayflyer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced technology firm in Greater London is seeking a candidate for a Data Analyst role. You will analyze process performance, automate workflows and collaborate with global teams. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in a startup, strong data analysis skills, and hands-on expertise in SQL. The position launches you into a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and offers flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

25 days of paid annual leave

Private healthcare

Generous parental leave

Work from abroad option

Equity scheme

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience ideally at a fast-paced startup or scale-up.
• Previous experience with workflow automations is essential.
• Hands-on analytical approach to problem-solving required.
• Proven experience in gathering requirements and interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process performance contributing to root cause analysis.
• Build, test and maintain automations within existing platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally.
• Execute process improvement tasks by identifying inefficiencies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Workflow Automation

SQL

Python or Scripting Languages

Tools

Jira

Hubspot

Pipedream

Job description

Company Mission

Our mission is to give the world access to the best products by empowering great brands to reach their growth potential.

About Wayflyer

Today’s consumer brands need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That’s why we built Wayflyer.

Our unique technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential and send funds in as little as 24 hours.

Since launching in April 2020, we’ve deployed over $5bn to thousands of brands worldwide backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan. We’ve become a trusted financing partner for some amazing brands like True Classic, Little Words Project and Kekoa Foods.

Teams at Wayflyer are truly cross‑functional. You’ll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world – all striving to deliver on a huge opportunity. Check out this video to hear directly from them.

Culture & Values at Wayflyer

At Wayflyer we value being sound people, excellent operators and ambitious overachievers working together with integrity, creativity and bold optimism to deliver exceptional results. To learn more please visit our website.

Your Role at a Glance: The key ways you’ll bring value to the team

Data Analytics & Problem Solving: You will use self‑sourced data to analyse specific process performance contributing to root cause analysis and solution proposals. You will measure results against existing KPIs and report findings to senior management.

Automation Execution: You will be responsible for building, testing and maintaining automations within existing platforms (Jira, Hubspot, Pipedream). You will focus on developing and launching smaller defined automations that address immediate pain points.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Project Support: You will collaborate actively with teams such as Underwriting, Product & Engineering and Sales globally to gather requirements and execute tasks that improve overall efficiency. You will support the coordination and communication required to align project activities.

Driving Operational Excellence: You will execute process improvement tasks by assisting senior team members in identifying and prioritising inefficiencies and opportunities in how teams work. Your goal is to support the implementation and scaling of automated solutions.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You have 1‑3 years of relevant work experience ideally at a fast‑paced startup or scale‑up.

Previous experience with workflow automations (e.g. Jira / Hubspot / Pipedream) is essential.

You’re a self‑starter who proactively seeks to understand underlying problems and takes initiative to investigate and recommend solutions.

You have a hands‑on analytical approach to problem‑solving.

You have proven experience in gathering requirements, interpreting data and presenting findings clearly.

Hands‑on experience with SQL is required.

Previous experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to assist in the delivery of custom solutions and automations.

Knowledge of Python or another scripting language is a big plus!

What to Expect After You Apply

You can expect to hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team soon. If we believe you’re a good fit the first step will be a conversation with a recruiter who will guide you through the next stages of the process. The full interview process which includes meeting the Hiring Manager and completing a case study or interview loop typically takes approximately four to six weeks.

The Perks of Being at Wayflyer

Time Off That Matters

Recharge with 25 days of paid annual leave plus public holidays.

Your Wellbeing

Access support and resources to support your wellbeing, including our Wellbeing @ Wayflyer ERG.

Comprehensive Health & Protection

Stay covered with private healthcare, life insurance and critical illness cover.

Secure Your Future with Our Pension Plan

Our pension plan helps you build a strong foundation for tomorrow starting today.

Family‑First Policies

We offer generous parental and adoptive leave including 6 months of paid leave for Primary Caregivers and 3 months of paid leave for Secondary Caregivers.

Share in Our Success

With our equity scheme you’re not just an employee; you’re a stakeholder in our journey.

Work From Abroad!

Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 calendar days a year.

Global Offices and Working Policy

Dublin – Our Buzzing HQ

Our headquarters operates a hybrid model. The number of in‑office days depends on your team but the majority of teams and our SLT are typically in 3‑4 days per week giving you valuable exposure to senior leadership.

London – One Big Family

Home to around 30 employees our brand‑new London office also runs on a hybrid model. You’ll often find our CEO working alongside the team with regular visits.

Sydney – Small but Mighty

Our close‑knit Sydney office has around 20 employees and follows a flexible hybrid model fostering strong collaboration.

Charlotte – Our new US hub

We’ve opened our doors in the heart of Uptown Charlotte with a brand new space designed to foster in‑person collaboration while supporting hybrid flexibility.

Remote Across the US & Europe

The majority of our Tech org works remotely across the UK and Europe coming together throughout the year for off‑sites, company kick‑offs and technical kick‑offs. We also have a growing number of remote team members across the US.

How We Handle Your Personal Data

By submitting your application you acknowledge that Wayflyer Limited will process your personal data for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for the role. Such processing is based on the need to take steps prior to entering into a potential employment agreement. To learn more about how we handle your personal data you can contact our privacy team or review our privacy notice.

Key Skills

• Business
• Information Management
• Accounting
• Corporate Risk Management
• Faculty
• JMS

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1