About us
Join bonify, Germany’s leading platform for credit scoring and financial management. We are on the mission to revolutionize the FinTech industry and make the credit score and financial data available and transparent for our users. We are seeking a talented VP of Operations Development to join our dynamic team in Berlin.
Founded in 2015 by industry leaders from McKinsey and Zalando, bonify has gathered substantial investment from renowned international venture capital firms such as Mosaic Ventures and Ribbit Capital, as well as visionary entrepreneurs including the founders of Zalando and Raisin. Now bonify is ready for the next step: thanks to our acquisition by SCHUFA, we are ready for further advancement, fresh ideas and limitless growth.
Your tasks
We are seeking a smart, driven, and ambitious VP of Operations to join our team in Berlin. As a key member of the management team and reporting directly to the CTPO, you will oversee the operational backbone of our fintech services, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalability in our processes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our operations to support our growth in the fintech space. This includes:
* Owning the development and execution of operational strategies that align with company OKRs and drive efficient processes across departments.
* Managing the end-to-end operations of our FinTech products and services, ensuring they meet regulatory, security, and customer satisfaction standards.
* Overseeing compliance, risk management, and operational controls to meet industry standards and maintain a secure environment for our users.
* Leading cross-functional projects and process improvements to enhance scalability, reduce costs, and streamline workflows
Requirements
The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in senior roles within fintech, financial services, or consumer-facing industries, ideally within a high-growth startup or technology-driven environment. You should have a proven track record of building and optimizing operations to support complex, regulated financial products.
* You bring a hands-on mentality and are prepared to work on both strategic and operational tasks.
* You have a solid understanding of fintech operations, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices.
* You are an excellent communicator who is able to coordinate across departments and align stakeholders on operational priorities.
* You are highly trustworthy, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* You are fluent in English and, ideally, German (C2) and have excellent communication skills.
* A skill set that includes project management, strategic thinking, and an analytical approach, combined with a hands-on mentality, is essential.
What we offer
As part of the bonify team, you'll have:
* The opportunity to take ownership from day one
* The chance to thrive in a dynamic and flexible startup environment.
* Access to extensive coaching and training programs through our personal development budget
* 30 vacation days
* Mental health platform access
* Subsidies for BVG and UrbanSportsClub/Class pass
* 1:1 language classes in both German and English.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity.
Please note, to be compliant with AML Offices, due to the specifics of fintech industries additional background checks are required (applicable only at the offer stage).
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of FinTech and embark on an exciting career journey, apply now to join bonify!