Fintech IT Ops Manager — Stock Options & Growth

Deblock; Portugal; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

The best tech for your job

25 days paid holiday

Job summary

Deblock is seeking an Ops Manager to own cross-functional operations across product, people and compliance. You will report directly to the ExCo and collaborate with every team, from product to people, ensuring alignment and efficiency.

You will own onboarding and tooling, keep us ready for regulators and partners, and work with product from spec to launch. A founder mentality, quantitative mindset, and fluent English are essential for success in our fast-growing fintech.

Qualifications

• Experience working with product teams and engineers; ability to read specs and challenge designs.
• Attention to detail; ability to close the loop and ensure quality.
• Structured thinker who turns complex scenarios into clear priorities and ownership.
• Discretion with sensitive information and sound judgement in decision-making.
• Self-starter with founder mentality; capable of driving initiatives independently.

Responsibilities

• Own onboarding and offboarding processes; provide tooling and standards for the team.
• Maintain readiness for regulators, auditors and partners; close gaps early.
• Partner with product from spec to launch to ensure new features are built correctly from day one.
• Own the team roadmap and priorities; drive fast, high-quality delivery.
• Regularly review operations with internal teams and partners; implement improvements.

Skills

Product background

Exceptional standards

Quantitative and structured

Discretion and judgement

Exceptional grit

Self-direction

Fluent English

Job description

Deblock is seeking an Ops Manager to own cross-functional operations across product, people and compliance. You will report directly to the ExCo and collaborate with every team, from product to people, ensuring alignment and efficiency.

You will own onboarding and tooling, keep us ready for regulators and partners, and work with product from spec to launch. A founder mentality, quantitative mindset, and fluent English are essential for success in our fast-growing fintech.