At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique customer experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers providing flexible and convenient ways to pay across our collection of established brands, including Studio, Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME
Frasers Group Financial Services is the next chapter of elevation for the Frasers Group. We fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled.
Why join us?
Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences
Frasers Group Financial Services is committed to delivering a positive colleague experience and to be able to make the most of it you need to immerse yourself into delivering on our principles:
Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results
Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet
The Systems Strategy Manager is responsible for the operational management, optimisation, and continuous improvement of Onboarding, Credit Lending, and other operational systems. The role ensures all relevant systems, and associated strategies, are efficient, reliable, and aligned with business, regulatory, and operational requirements, supporting end-to-end credit operations. Acting as a key liaison between operational teams, the principle technology partner, and stakeholders, the role drives system enhancements, backlog prioritisation, issue resolution, and process improvements to deliver consistent, high-quality service and measurable business value.
1. Manage and optimise credit and operational systems and strategies
2. Deliver projects and system enhancements, acting as key liaison with principal technology partner
3. Support operational resilience, compliance, and risk management
4. Collaborate with stakeholders and foster knowledge sharing
5. Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
* Experience managing and delivering business-critical systems, ideally in financial services or credit operations.
* Strong understanding of Onboarding, Credit Lending, and other operational/credit lifecycle systems.
* Experience with system upgrades, integrations, and backlog management in partnership with a principal technology provider.
* Knowledge of regulatory and governance requirements relevant to credit operations.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret data and system reports.
* Project and change management skills, including coordinating multiple initiatives and dependencies.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across operational teams and technology partners.
* Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
* Collaborative mindset with experience working with Technology, Operations, and Risk teams.
As FGFS is within a regulated environment any offer is subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, and employment references.
Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:
Reward, Recognition and Opportunities
Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.
Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.
CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.
Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
Employee Welfare
Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.
What’s next?
Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter- this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.