Director of Global Operations - 18 months Maternity Cover
Own and evolve Sokin’s global Operations and Data capabilities, driving scalable execution, resilience and customer success across the business.
Director of Global Operations - 18 months Maternity Cover
Location: London, hybrid 3 days
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Role Overview
The Director of Global Operations role reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is responsible for the global delivery of the Operations and incident management and Data functions at Sokin.
You will run a world-class Operations function that ensures the successful delivery of product engineering initiatives to our expanding customer base, and acts as a centre of excellence for customer experience. You will also be responsible for the Data function, ensuring delivery of the organisation's data strategy and reporting.
This is an 18-month cover with a structured handover. You will own the function day to day, progress the operational, incident management and data roadmaps, and hand it back in a strong position.
Legal, Regulatory and Compliance are out of scope, though involvement or consultation on organisational design and process excellence is expected.
About Us
Sokin is a next-generation B2B financial services provider, enabling businesses to make and receive global payments with greater speed, lower cost, and total transparency. Our mission is simple: we’re simplifying global business - so businesses thrive wherever they choose to grow. We deliver services across:
• Global payments and receivables
• Foreign Exchange (FX)
• Treasury management
• Finance reconciliations
We are rapidly expanding, with established presence in EMEA, APAC, and North America.
Backed by a strong global infrastructure and industry-leading partners, we are redefining how businesses move money worldwide.
Our clients span industries from sports and entertainment to logistics and travel, and our community is growing rapidly. As we continue to expand, we’re building a team of exceptional people who share our ambition to transform the future of global payments.
Key Responsibilities
Managerial Responsibility
Direct line management of the Regional Heads of Operations and Head of Data
Accountability for team performance, capacity planning, and global resourcing, including 24/7 coverage
Setting objectives and performance expectations, running reviews, and developing future leaders, with a focus on internal promotion and career development
Managing the team through the leadership transition, including a clear handover at the start and a clean hand back at the end of the cover
Organisational Design and Team Leadership
Lead and Develop an Operational team that provides a 5-star 24/7 consistent customer support experience
Manage team capacity and proactively resource a global team who can support the scaling company and customer base
Work with HR to develop and implement clear, defined and structured job specifications and career development frameworks for roles within the Operations function and provide mentoring and coaching
Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement
Operational Excellence and Customer Support
Drive a high-accountability, high-ownership, high-performance culture
Continuously identify and implement process efficiencies, particularly utilising AI tooling as appropriate, to improve both the day-to-day running of the team and improve the quality and speed of customer responses
Establish, baseline and continuously improve on key team performance metrics and SLAs
Collaborate with related teams such as Banking Partnerships and Relationship Management to ensure effective end-to-end action for key customer retention and third-party provider performance
Partner with Product Engineering tribe leads to keep visibility on delivery commitments, surface risks early, and factor operational dependencies into product planning
Define and prioritise, with Product Engineering, a backlog of continuous operational improvements
Incident Management
Define and implement the long-term strategy for incident management at Sokin, encompassing Engineering, Data, Security and Legal issues alongside relevant stakeholders
Design, implement and scale a full end-to-end incident management process and accountable team, including resourcing and tooling
Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of incident metrics, follow ups and regulatory reporting as needed
Work with Engineering to reduce recurring issues and speed up or automate incident response
Define, baseline, and set targets for incident metrics such as MTTR with Engineering leadership
Data
Lead and Develop a Data team that delivers a best-in-class internal data reporting and insights function to stakeholders across the business
Support the Head of Data in the design and implementation of the data strategy, from resourcing and tooling to prioritisation and frameworks
Support the implementation and rollout of the data request and approval process, ensuring adherence to data security procedures and legal and regulatory requirements
Help establish, baseline and improve SLAs and a consistent framework for the response and delivery of both data access and reporting requests
What We’re Looking For
Experience in FinTech operations, including cross-border payments, reconciliation, and customer support
Experience in fast-paced, scaling Agile environments delivering API-led products
Direct experience working alongside Product Delivery teams, with involvement in requirements gathering, operational go live testing and launch support
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Servant team leadership with a passion for personal and professional development and internal promotion and career development
Please note, candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in.
Sokin is an equal opportunities employer and committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. As a growing global startup with bases across multiple countries, we were established on and continue to promote an agile, flexible working culture. Please reach out to discuss any accommodations you may require during the recruitment process.
- Department
- Operations
- Location
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
London
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
Sokin’s company culture is a vibrant blend of diversity and inclusivity. We're a dynamic team on a mission to revolutionise international payments. At Sokin, we believe in fostering a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Our culture is built on our employees’ collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for making a positive impact on the world of international payments.
Join us and become part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of payments. If you're passionate about payments and our driven cause, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to have you join us on this exciting journey.