Strategy & Operations Manager (US Back Office) | London, UK

Strategy & Operations Manager (US Back Office)

About Lendable

Lendable is on a mission to build the world's best technology to help people get credit and save money.We're building one of the world's leading fintech companies and are off to a strong start:

• One of the UK's newest unicorns with a team of just over 700 people
• Among the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK
• Profitable since 2017
• Backed by top investors including Balderton Capital and Goldman Sachs
• Loved by customers with the best reviews in the market (4.9 across 10,000s of reviews on Trustpilot)

So far, we've rebuilt the Big Three consumer finance products from scratch: loans, credit cards and car finance . We get money into our customers' hands in minutes instead of days.

We're growing fast, and there's a lot more to do: we're going after the two biggest Western markets (UK and US) where trillions worth of financial products are held by big banks with dated systems and painful processes.

Join us if you want to

• Take ownership across a broad remit. You are trusted to make decisions that drive a material impact on the direction and success of Lendable from day 1
• Work in small teams of exceptional people, who are relentlessly resourceful to solve problems and find smarter solutions than the status quo
• Build the best technology in-house, using new data sources, machine learning and AI to make machines do the heavy lifting

About the role

Lendable is hiring a Strategy & Operations Manager (US Back Office), (UK- based) to join our Operations function. This is a role for someone from an analytical or operational background who is unusually good at getting to the bottom of a problem and making something happen.

You will take full ownership of fraud and complaints at Lendable (US). Understanding how things work today, identifying what needs to change, and leading the work that fixes it. You do not need to have done this specific job before. We are looking for someone who thinks clearly, works from data, and can manage real casework alongside building the processes and tools that reduce how much of it there is.

Your impact

Own the function end-to-end

Embed into fraud and complaints operations, map current processes, and redesign them from first principles. Identify what can be automated, what needs better tooling, and where the biggest risks sit. Be the person who understands this part of the business better than anyone else.

Run the casework

Manage day-to-day fraud investigations and customer complaints alongside the team, ensuring cases are resolved accurately, quickly, and in line with regulatory requirements. At Lendable, we believe in being close to the problem - working directly with the customer experience so we understand what needs fixing, not just what the data says. Keep clear records so every decision can be explained and audited.

Drive improvement through data

Pull and interpret data yourself to surface patterns - in fraud typologies, complaint root causes, and resolution quality. Define the metrics that matter, build the reporting to track them, and translate findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership. Feed trends and emerging risks back to the team regularly so the business can stay ahead of problems rather than reacting to them.

Stay current

Keep on top of what is happening in the world of fraud; new attack vectors, regulatory developments, and industry best practices. Bring that knowledge into how we operate and share it across the team.

Deliver improvement projects

Scope and execute projects that make the fraud and complaints function better: faster, more accurate, less manual. Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Compliance to bring initiatives to completion and confirm they are working as intended.

Manage vendor relationships

Own relationships with any third-party providers that support fraud detection or complaints handling. Set clear performance expectations, track delivery, and escalate where things are not working.

Your experience

• A track record of owning and delivering complex projects in a fast-moving environment. The subject matter does not have to be fraud or complaints specifically
• Strong hands-on analytical ability: comfortable pulling and interpreting data yourself, not just commissioning it from someone else
• Clear, direct communicator who can explain complicated situations simply - in writing, in a deck, and in a room with senior stakeholders
• Lateral thinker willing to challenge how things have always been done
• Comfortable managing a mixed workload and team: some of this role is structured project work, some is reactive case handling, and the balance will shift
• Genuine interest in how technology and AI are changing how operational functions should be built
• Experience in financial services or a regulated environment is useful but not required. We value transferable skills and fresh perspectives

Interview process

• A 30-minute conversation with a member of our Talent team
• A 15-minute cognitive assessment
• A 45-minute case study
• Final interviews with the Principal of Operations, COO and US MD

Working arrangements

This role is based in Lendable's London office. Given the US market focus, working hours can be adjusted to provide meaningful overlap with US time zones. The exact schedule will be agreed on hire but initial hours are 10am - 7pm UK time.

Life at Lendable

• Winning team: the opportunity to scale up one of the world's most successful fintech companies
• Flexible working: flexible approach tailored to each role. Hybrid roles require three days in-office weekly; fully remote roles include regular opportunities for in-person connection through socials and off-sites
• Socials & connection: opportunities and events to come together, socialise, and get to know each other beyond the office walls
• Health coverage: support for your physical and mental wellbeing, including private health cover
• Retirement & savings: long-term financial wellbeing through retirement savings plans
• Employee referral programme: earn a competitive bonus when you refer successful new team members
• Office meals & snacks: enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, plus complimentary lunches prepared by in-house chefs on in-office days at select locations
• Sustainable commuting: cycle-to-work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes available in select locations

Please note: The availability and details of specific benefits vary by location and role. For more information, please speak to your Talent Partner.

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