Head of Operations & Finance
✨ AI Summary
At Bayse, the Head of Operations and Finance plays a pivotal role in a product-focused organization. This position requires collaboration across product, design, engineering, marketing, and growth to ensure timely execution, scalable operations, and sound financial management. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing operational processes crucial for a trading and prediction market platform, where trust and accurate fund movement are essential.
Main Responsibilities:
- Drive company-wide execution by coordinating planning cycles, weekly updates, and performance tracking across teams.
- Collaborate with product and engineering to translate strategic goals into actionable results, removing obstacles and managing dependencies.
- Manage finance operations, including reconciliations, settlements, cash flow, and governance related to fund management.
- Establish robust financial reporting and processes for audits, investor relations, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee relationships with external partners such as payment processors and compliance stakeholders, ensuring effective onboarding and performance evaluations.
- Enhance operational excellence by developing standard operating procedures, reducing inefficiencies, and advancing automation.
- Implement controls to mitigate operational risks and ensure transactional integrity.
- Manage operational workflows impacting user trust, focusing on timely issue resolution and fund-related processes.
- Lead and nurture the operations and finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 years in operations or finance, preferably in fintech or high-growth tech.
- Strong finance background with expertise in reconciliations and cash management.
- Experience in a product-led startup, managing cross-functional teams.
- Proven ability to handle external partnerships and high-stakes negotiations.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on operational reliability and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with audits or regulatory compliance is advantageous.
