Operations Manager | EMEA

Operations Manager – Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operational workflows and identify areas for efficiency improvements.
• Support automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve accuracy and speed.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to streamline tools and processes for both internal teams and customers.
• Ensure adherence to operational controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.
• Contribute to fraud prevention and regulatory alignment efforts by maintaining strong operational standards.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and raise risks or gaps to leadership.
• Drive customer‑focused process improvements to enhance turnaround times, resolution quality, and escalation handling.
• Expand and improve self‑service options to reduce dependency on manual support.
• Implement regular feedback loops to capture insights and inform continuous improvement.
• Coordinate operational readiness for new product or market launches, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Assist with go‑to‑market initiatives by removing bottlenecks and ensuring smooth adoption.
• Track and report operational outcomes, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Execute operational projects and strategic initiatives in collaboration with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations, preferably in a fast‑paced environment (Tech/FinTech start‑up experience a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor small to mid‑sized teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail with a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Experience tracking and improving KPI‑driven performance metrics.
• Exposure to process automation and operational tooling.
• Background in FinTech, consulting, banking, or fast‑paced start‑ups preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable insights (SQL familiarity a plus).
• Collaborative team player with high energy and a bias for action.

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status, and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
• Flexible remote work (including optional WeWork access).

Sincerely, Deel is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from equally qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or other legally protected characteristics.

Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team, and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities, and perspectives.