Strategy Operations Manager

VertoFX; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global finance platform is seeking a Strategy Operations Manager to lead critical initiatives and support growth through structured strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. This role involves bi-annual planning, cross-functional project management, and interaction with leadership. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in strategy or operations, showcasing strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Generous leave policy

Free lunch

Professional development budget

Work from anywhere policy

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a strategy, operations, or similar high-performance role.
• Strong mix of strategic thinking and executional rigor.
• Highly analytical with a structured, data-informed approach.
• Experience running complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support bi-annual planning cycles and goal-setting.
• Create performance reports and insight packs for leadership.
• Drive cross-functional projects and solve business problems.
• Evaluate new opportunities with senior leaders.
• Contribute to fundraising materials and investor updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Location

London

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

Founders Team

About Verto

At Verto, we're on a mission to democratise global finance and empower businesses in Emerging Markets to reach the world. Founded by British-Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our roots in Africa provided a firsthand understanding of the significant challenges businesses face with cross-border payments, ranging from illiquid currencies and high fees to slow transactions. This deep-rooted insight is why Africa remains a core focus, as we're committed to bridging the gap between emerging and developed markets and fostering global economic growth.

What started as an FX solution for the Nigerian Naira has evolved into a market-leading platform, enabling thousands of businesses to seamlessly transfer billions of dollars annually. We believe that where you do business shouldn’t determine your success or ability to scale. We're creating equal access to the easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets.

We're not alone in realising this crucial need; we're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. With Verto receiving the Milken-Motsepe Prize, appearing on CNBCs list of fastest growing UK companies, the Deloitte Fast 50 and Sifted’s fastest-growing UK tech companies, we are building a seamless cross-border payment future. Join us as we continue to grow and transform global finance.

Role Overview

As a Strategy Operations Manager on our Founders Team, you will be at the center of Verto's most critical initiatives. This high-impact role requires you to tackle mission-critical challenges, blending structured strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to delivery. You will work directly with leadership to advance our long-term vision, drive high-impact cross-functional programs, and accelerate our growth.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and adaptable Strategy Operations Manager to join our Founders Team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting bi-annual planning cycles and goal-setting processes across all functions.
• Creating internal performance reports and insight packs for leadership.
• Partnering across the business to drive cross-functional projects and solve a variety of business problems.
• Working alongside senior leaders to evaluate new opportunities and track execution against key priorities.
• Contributing to fundraising materials and investor updates.
• Owning special projects and taking on urgent cross-functional needs as they arise.

What You Need

• 4+ years in a strategy, operations, or a similar high-performance role.
• A strong mix of strategic thinking and executional rigor.
• Highly analytical with a structured, data-informed approach to problem-solving.
• Proven experience running complex, multi-stakeholder projects or workstreams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a strong bias for action.

Best If You Have

• Experience in management consulting, fintech, or a high-growth startup.
• Direct experience working in or with emerging markets.

Culture at Verto

We’re a community of folks who care about their craft, collaborate with purpose, and enjoy the journey together.

General Perks

• Health insurance, flexible work schedules, generous leave policy

Additional Perks

• Free lunch, professional development budget, work from anywhere policy, and much more

You’ll Fit Right In If You

• Love asking "why?"
• Value solving problems over just completing tasks
• Understand sync vs. async communication practices
• Thrive in ambiguity and change
• Actively seek feedback
• Prioritise impact over activity
• Are fun to work with - we love good humour!

About the Interview Process

The interview process will have a chat with the talent team, a round with our StratOps team member and case study round with our founder(s)