About Us:
At Financefair, we're not just another Fintech company. We're a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing innovative financial solutions that propel businesses forward. Specialising in funding the growth of Irish and UK SMEs and a range of development projects across Ireland, we pride ourselves on our ability to foster success through innovative financial solutions. Since our beginning in 2015, we have been obsessed about providing the very best and most innovative solutions and a best-in-class customer experience, become the finance partner of choice.
Over the last 10 years Financefair has funded over €2.0 billion for a wide range of clients across all sectors. We are in a period of rapid growth, launching new technology, expanding our team and growing our client base.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Operations Manager will own the smooth running of Financefair’s day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless fund management, portfolio health monitoring and payment processing. You will lead a high-performing team of analysts, fostering a culture of operational excellence and accountability.
This role offers a unique opportunity to drive operational efficiency and innovation in a fast-paced fintech environment, with direct access to senior leadership and influence over process optimisation and automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the processing, allocation, and approval of deals, payments, and funding requests, ensuring adherence to relevant internal approval procedures.
* Manage the processing, allocation, and approval of deals, payments, and funding requests, ensuring adherence to relevant internal approval procedures.
* Oversee daily cash, liquidity management (including managing FX requirements).
* Oversee portfolio monitoring and KPI checks, ensuring proactive risk management.
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
* Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in line with operational best practices to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
* Collaborate with Credit, Business Development, and senior leadership on strategic projects.
* Partner with Technology to launch and refine platforms, tools, and automation workflows.
The Ideal Candidate:
* 3rd level degree in business, finance, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations management within financial services or fintech.
* Proven track record in managing operational workflows in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong time management, organisational, and decision-making skills.
* Strong commercial acumen, highly numerate with exceptional attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Ability to collaborate across departments, particularly with Technology, Business Development, and Credit teams.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with automation tools is a distinct advantage.
* A keen interest in innovation and technology with an ability to question and improve process.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., QFA, ACCA) desirable.
Working at Financefair:
* Competitive salary with performance related bonus opportunity.
* A contributory pension scheme with life assurance and other insurances.
* A contribution to a healthcare plan of your choice or gym membership.
* Opportunity to work closely with the CEO & Executive team.
* Opportunities for career progression as we scale and expand geographically, with a front-row seat to the future of growth funding.
* A company who invests in the learning and development of its people.
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