Chief Operating Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Chief Operating Officer (Fintech): Driving operational excellence and strategic growth for a payments platform with an accent on payments infrastructure, cost discipline, and merchant lifecycle optimization. Focus on scaling fintech operations, implementing AI-driven automated workflows, and providing executive-level counsel on regulatory and competitive landscapes.

Location: Must be based in the EU or UK

Company

hirify.global is a leading platform providing LMS, affiliate management, and checkout solutions for over 50,000 creators and businesses globally.

What you will do

• Serve as strategic partner to the CEO, overseeing cross-functional execution and operational strategy.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to payments performance, chargeback rates, and platform uptime.
• Lead company-wide cost optimization and financial management initiatives, including vendor negotiations.
• Oversee complex projects such as payment method expansions, compliance programs, and platform integrations.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to guide roadmaps for checkout and payments infrastructure.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of operational leadership experience with at least 5 years in a senior executive role in fintech or payments.
• Must be based in the EU or UK.
• Deep understanding of payment ecosystems, acquiring, processing, and financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS).
• Proven expertise in cost optimization, financial analysis, and unit economics.
• Proficiency in using AI tools for productivity and building agent-based automated workflows (e.g., n8n, Make, Zapier).
• Exceptional analytical skills with a data-driven approach to complex problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on continuous growth, collaboration, and high-quality standards.
• Supportive environment with regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Commitment to user-focused problem solving and team-driven innovation.
• Culture of accountability and professional development.