Remote FinTech Operations Strategy Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; À distance; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Health coverage

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an analytical and strategic Lead Operations Strategist to design and implement innovative operational frameworks for a scaling FinTech. You will shape and drive operational strategy remotely from anywhere, collaborating with leadership to align across product, engineering, finance and compliance.

With 7+ years in operations strategy and a strong FinTech focus, you will develop roadmaps, optimize processes, and lead automation initiatives while measuring impact through KPIs and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations strategy, business analysis, or a related role, with a strong focus on FinTech or financial services.
• Proven ability to develop and implement complex operational strategies.
• Deep understanding of operational processes within financial services, including payments, lending, or trading platforms.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and presentation tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Tableau).
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• This is a fully remote position, requiring strong self-management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and refine the company's overall operational strategy to support business objectives and growth.
• Analyze existing operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability.
• Research and propose new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational performance and automation.
• Create strategic roadmaps for operational improvements and oversee their implementation.
• Collaborate closely with leadership across departments (Product, Engineering, Finance, Compliance) to align operational strategies.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
• Prepare strategic recommendations and present findings to senior management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in FinTech operations and strategy.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Formation

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or related quantitative field

Outils

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks an analytical and strategic Lead Operations Strategist to design and implement innovative operational frameworks for a scaling FinTech. You will shape and drive operational strategy remotely from anywhere, collaborating with leadership to align across product, engineering, finance and compliance.

With 7+ years in operations strategy and a strong FinTech focus, you will develop roadmaps, optimize processes, and lead automation initiatives while measuring impact through KPIs and