Strategy Operations Analyst (Founder's Associate Scheme) at Verto

ABOUT VERTO At Verto, we're on a mission to democratise global finance and empower businesses in Emerging Markets to reach the world. Founded by British-Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our roots in Africa provided a firsthand understanding of the significant challenges businesses face with cross-border payments, ranging from illiquid currencies and high fees to slow transactions. This deep-rooted insight is why Africa remains a core focus, as we're committed to bridging the gap between emerging and developed markets and fostering global economic growth. What started as an FX solution for the Nigerian Naira has evolved into a market-leading platform, enabling thousands of businesses to seamlessly transfer billions of dollars annually. We believe that where you do business shouldn’t determine your success or ability to scale. We're creating equal access to the easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. We're not alone in realising this crucial need; we're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. With Verto receiving the Milken-Motsepe Prize, appearing on CNBCs list of fastest growing UK companies, the Deloitte Fast 50 and Sifted’s fastest-growing UK tech companies, we are building a seamless cross-border payment future. Join us as we continue to grow and transform global finance. ABOUT THE FOUNDER'S ASSOCIATE SCHEME Verto is building the infrastructure for business payments in emerging markets, and we are looking for the future leaders who will help us scale that vision. We believe that the best way to understand a business is to help build it, which is why we’ve created the Founder’s Associate Scheme - a high-velocity talent incubation hub for individuals who possess a rare combination of strategic foresight and a relentless bias for execution. This scheme is designed to see you drive real innovation within a scaling FinTech that moves at the speed of the global market. ROLE OVERVIEW As a participant in the scheme, you will join as a Strategy Operations Analyst - you will act as a strategic operator and internal consultant, embedded directly within one of the core pillars of our business. You will be tasked with identifying operational bottlenecks and injecting innovation through AI and automation, ensuring that Verto remains at the cutting edge of the payments ecosystem. We are looking for people who think like owners, who are energised by complexity, and are constantly seeking out opportunities for innovation and improvement. WHAT YOU WILL DO Over the course of 12 months, you will move through three four-month rotations designed to give you a 360-degree view of how a global FinTech operates. Depending on your specific aptitude and long-term motivations, you will be allocated a specialised stream to guide your journey: - Commercial Stream: Master the front-line of growth through Sales, Customer Success, and Account Management. - Product Stream: Bridge the gap between user needs and technical reality through Customer Success, Payment Operations, and Product Development. - Operations Stream: Deep-dive into the workings of global finance by rotating through Payment Operations, Customer Success and Banking Operations. - Generalist Stream: Build a diverse toolkit by touching Customer Success, Product, and Growth/Marketing. YOUR DUAL MANDATE To change a system, you must first understand it. In every rotation, your time will be balanced between two priorities: 1. Operational Excellence (50%): You will immerse yourself in the day-to-day realities of your function, learning the business from the ground up by handling the essential tasks that keep Verto moving. 2. Strategic Projects (50%): Armed with hands-on knowledge, you will act as a Strategy Operations Analyst. Your mission is to use data, feedback and experience to identify challenges, seek out solutions and implement real change WHAT YOU NEED - Education: An upcoming graduate (2026) or recent graduate (up to 2 years post-grad) with a 2.1 or above - Learning Agility & Growth Mindset: Proven ability to master complex topics, processes or skills in a short time, and the confidence to drive projects forwards even when the full picture is not yet visible - The Builder Mindset: Evidence and appetite for building impact from scratch - this could be a side hustle, a technical project, a transformed university society, or a high-impact internship initiative. - Technology Nativity: A genuine obsession with the leverage technology provides, specifically an interest in utilising AI and automation to solve real-world operational challenges WHAT WE OFFER - Competitive Package: Highly competitive compensation (£45,000 - £55,000) with ongoing performance-linked incentives - Founder Access: Direct mentorship with Verto’s leadership and the Founder’s office - High-Stakes Ownership: A dual mandate of operational excellence and strategic disruption, giving your real responsibility and impact from day one - Career Growth: Fast-tracked transition to high-impact roles within the team LIFE AT VERTO PERKS - Insurance paid by the company - Health and wellness benefits (with specific added benefits depending on the location of the role) - Yearly salary review based on inflation, personal and business performance - Access to entire Udemy’s library - Budget for professional development courses - Work-From-Anywhere policy for certain durations - Integration programme (opportunity to work from our global offices) - Regular team social events - Pension scheme (depending on the role location) - Flexible work arrangements - Exposure to work with globally distributed teams - Location specific benefits like car lease policy, cycle to work, gym membership, etc. YOU’LL FIT RIGHT IN IF YOU - Love asking “why?” - Value solving problems over just completing tasks - Understand sync vs. async communication practices - Thrive in ambiguity and change - Actively seek feedback - Prioritise impact over activity - Are fun to work with - we love good humour! CULTURE - Mission-Driven Impact Work: Be at the forefront of simplifying cross-border payments, directly contributing to a borderless future for global businesses, particularly in emerging markets. - High Performance & Ownership: We empower you to take risks, be results-driven, and take ownership. Act fast, deliver impactful results, and make the impossible possible. We set you up for success. - Collaborative & Supportive Environment: We work "as one," sharing successes and failures openly. We foster a transparent, supportive atmosphere where everyone does their best. A community of colleagues from varied backgrounds, who care deeply about their craft, collaborate with purpose, and enjoy the journey together. - Industry Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We compensate our employees in recognition of the great value they bring to the business; our compensation and benefits package are competitive in the industry across all our geographies. This includes performance based salary reviews, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements to support your career and life. - Our Core Values: Our core values mirror the focus we have, energy we bring to work and shared expectations within the team. - Champion the Mission: We are driven by curiosity and belief to solve cross-border payments pain points globally. - Be the Best: We are open, take appropriate risks, adopt a results-driven approach, and are the best at what we do. - Work as One: We are transparent with sharing failures and mistakes as well as successes. - Go the Extra Mile: We deliver beyond what is possible. We make impossible possible. - Customer First: We are creative in solving existing problems and bold in designing a new and better experience for customers. - Run with It: We are determined, seek challenges, take ownership of tasks, act fast and deliver results. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT VERTO Verto is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity. Anyone seeking employment at Verto is considered based on Merit, Competence, Qualifications and their Talent. We are proud to be a truly international team and we do not discriminate in our hiring process.