Ebury is a leading global fintech company that empowers businesses to trade and grow internationally. It offers a comprehensive suite of products, including international payments and collections, FX risk management, trade finance, and API integrations. Founded in 2009 by Juan Lobato and Salvador García, Ebury is one of the fastest-growing global fintechs, with over 1,700 employees and 38 offices in more than 25 countries.
Chief of Staff - supporting the COO
Location: Madrid or Malaga - Hybrid: 4 days a week office based working, 1 day working from home
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief of Staff to support our Chief Operating Officer (COO) in managing a diverse and critical portfolio across all aspects of our Operations, Transformation and Integration, IT Services, Cyber Security, and Banking Infrastructure. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the operational efficiency and strategic execution across these key functions.
The Chief of Staff will act as a key support function to the COO, driving initiatives, facilitating performance management, enhancing communication, and ensuring the effective execution of departmental priorities. This position requires strong organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills, along with a solid understanding of business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive Performance & Objectives: Support the establishment and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) across relevant departments, ensuring a focus on delivery and results.
- Lead Key Initiatives & Projects: Manage and drive critical projects and initiatives on behalf of the COO, ensuring clear planning, timely execution, and effective communication of progress.
- Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration across various teams within the COO's remit to ensure alignment and efficient operations.
- Support Strategic Planning & Execution: Assist in the development and execution of departmental strategies and contribute to the achievement of overarching business goals.
- Organize & Facilitate Meetings & Events: Manage the planning and execution of key internal meetings, leadership sessions, and departmental events.
- Provide Analytical & Problem-Solving Support: Conduct analysis and contribute to the resolution of operational challenges, offering insights and potential solutions.
- Support COO Effectiveness: Assist the COO with planning, communication, and other tasks to optimize their time and impact.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Proven experience (ideally several years) in project management, management consulting, or a similar role with exposure to operational environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, track progress, and drive results.
- Strong understanding of performance management principles and the use of metrics.
- Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
- Proficiency in standard business software (Google sheets and Looker a plus)
- Experience within the financial services or technology sectors is advantageous.
- Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
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About Us
Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.
Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 25 countries worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Bucharest to Toronto, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.
Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.
None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.
We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.
Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.
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About Ebury®
Ebury is a Fintech company specialised in international payments, collections, and foreign exchange services. It offers financial solutions aimed mainly at SMEs and midcaps. Ebury offers foreign exchange activity in over 130 currencies - for both major and emerging markets - as well as cash management strategies, trade finance, and foreign exchange risk management.
Founded in London in 2009 by Spanish engineers Juan Lobato and Salvador García, the company has grown its global market presence to a network of 31 offices in 21 countries and more than 1,300 employees.
Throughout its history, the company has received more than 20 international awards, including the Financial Times 1000 Europe's fastest-growing companies 2020 and The Sunday Times Tech Track 100. All these recognitions place Ebury as one of the leading European financial technology companies.
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