Zest4Talent is recruiting for a high-growth fintech seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to work closely with the Founder & CEO and lead the business through its next phase of scale.
This is a senior, hands-on COO role with real ownership, influence, and equity upside.
The Role
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Own day-to-day operations across Credit Risk, Underwriting, Customer Service, Product, People, Finance Ops, and Regulatory
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Scale the lending operation and platform to support rapid loan book growth
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Drive execution, performance management, and continuous improvement
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Lead People & Culture, including hiring, leadership development, and people operations
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Oversee internal finance operations with the CFO and external providers
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Ensure compliance with FCA regulation, Consumer Duty, and GDPR
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Manage relationships with investors, regulators, and funding partners
Requirements
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10+ years’ experience in financial services / fintech
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Previous COO, VP, or Head of Operations experience (or ready to step up)
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Proven experience scaling teams and operations in a high-growth or scale-up environment
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Strong leadership with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
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Experience in regulated lending or consumer credit (desirable)
Package
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£90,000–£120,000 salary + equity
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Hybrid working – London office (min. 2 days per week)
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40 days annual leave plus birthday off 🎉
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Senior role in a purpose-driven fintech
Managed by Zest4Talent, specialist recruitment agency.
UK-based role. Right to work in the UK required.
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