Strategic Operations Manager - Turkey

Dlocal; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in schedules

Fintech industry exposure

Referral bonus program

Social budget

dLocal Houses

Job summary

dLocal is seeking a dynamic Strategic Operations Manager in Turkey to drive efficiency, scale processes, and support strategic initiatives across the organization. This role sits at the core of aligning operations with company goals and regional growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.

You will partner with senior leadership to optimize cross-functional workflows, manage KPIs, and build regional networks for cohesive execution and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in operations management, strategy, or related role.
• Experience in Payments, Fintechs, and Digital Banks is highly desirable.
• Familiar with Legal, Finance, Product, and IT functions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement operational strategies.
• Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and drive scalability.
• Develop and track KPIs to monitor performance.
• Manage relations and negotiations with partners and local acquirers.
• Lead cross-functional projects with clear communication and timely delivery.
• Champion change initiatives and ensure adoption.
• Conduct competitive and market analyses to inform decisions.
• Identify risks in operations and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor local regulatory/licensing requirements affecting the business.
• Evaluate tools or systems to improve efficiency and support goals.
• Provide information flow to other teams and support sales/ops as a regional expert.

Skills

Operations management

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Asana

Trello

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Why should you join dLocal?

dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.

By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.

What's the opportunity?

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Strategic Operations Manager in Turkey to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency, scaling processes, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, detail-oriented executor, and skilled collaborator passionate about delivering impactful outcomes.

What will I be doing?

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals.
• Analyze current processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements for scalability and efficiency.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve team and organizational performance.
• Manage relations and negotiations with partners and local acquirers.
• Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment, clear communication, and timely delivery of results.
• Champion change initiatives by effectively communicating their value, addressing resistance, and ensuring successful adoption.
• Conduct competitive and market analysis to inform operational decisions and identify growth as a liaison between departments to ensure cohesive and coordinated execution of company initiatives.
• Identify potential risks in operations and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Stay on top of local regulatory/licensing requirements and how it impacts our business.
• Evaluate and recommend tools or systems that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic goals.
• Work closely with the rest of the company to make their life easier, by providing the information they may need, such as transaction information, feedback from our local providers, and analysis of the current issues that may be affecting our clients and our local processes.
• Maintain personal networks, participate in professional organizations, and attend conferences and industry events. Help our Sales and Ops team as a regional expert.

What skills do I need?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years in operations management, strategy, or a related role
• Experience in the Payments Industry, Fintechs, and Digital Banks
• Familiarity with all business functions including Legal, Finance, Product, and IT
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment, with a track record of top performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in operational tools such as Excel, project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello), and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Open to constant change in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, a self-starter, open to working across time zones with teams all over the world
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• Availability to travel
• Ability to establish a relevant business network

What do we offer?

Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:

• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.
• Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.
• Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
• dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!

Flexibility in how you work:

We focus on impact and productivity over fixed hours. This means our teams have flexible schedules and, depending on your role and location, you will combine self‑managed focus time with moments of in‑person connection in our collaboration hubs.

What happens after you apply?

Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!

Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin and Youtube for more about dLocal!