Commercial & Partnerships Graduate Jobs

Based in London, this graduate programme within the Surety Team focuses on advising corporate clients and investment funds on surety bonds for complex international risks.Who are we?Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 Closing date: Friday 5th June Howden CAP and our Surety Team Howden CAP (Capital, Advisory and Placement) advises banks, large corporate firms and investment funds on how insurance can facilitate transactions such as investments, loans and acquisitions.  Within CAP is our Surety Team who provide access to bespoke surety bonding for international and complex risks, acting as the link between clients and insurers.   Surety insurance helps protect clients if a business fails to meet its contractual obligations, such as completing a project or paying what it owes. A surety bond is a promise backed by an insurer and if the business fails to deliver, the insurer steps in to protect the client.   The Graduate Programme You will join a collaborative and ambitious team where our clients are at the centre of everything we do. We are looking for curious Law and Finance graduates who are keen to start their careers in insurance.  This programme is designed to give you early exposure to real client work, supported by structured training and hands‑on learning from experienced professionals.  What you’ll be doing Learn about our surety products and the end-to-end process for placing surety bonds. Work directly with clients, insurers and underwriters to structure and place surety bonds. Review legal contracts, financial records to identify any risks that may make the surety bond too risky for an insurer.  Support with reviewing client documentation and preparing materials for upcoming meetings. Assist with taking meeting notes to ensure that client files are accurate and up to date. Gain early exposure to client and insurer meetings, learning how our clients are advised and how deals are negotiated. Build and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contacts.  What are we looking for?No experience or technical knowledge is required - we’ll teach you everything you need to know! Soon-to-be or recent Law and Finance graduates who have a strong interest in commercial, legal, and financial matters. A keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills. Individuals with strong interpersonal skills who thrive on connecting and building relationships with others. Ability to influence and negotiate in professional settings. Strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable speaking on the phone with senior individuals. Resilient and hard-working graduates who are curious to learn and develop.You must have full unrestricted right to work in the UK.Why apply?  Opportunity to complete fully funded professional and technical training relevant for your role and career pathway. Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day off for Christmas.  Competitive salary and generous pension scheme.  Excellent training and development schemes and accelerated career progression.  Cycle to work loan scheme and discount on gym memberships. 2 days allocated to take part in volunteering schemes. At Howden, we are committed to developing and maintaining a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. What do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Posted 4 days ago

Amodo is hiring for a startup finance role where you’ll handle financial operations, data-driven analysis, and strategic problem-solving while rapidly developing toward a Finance Manager position in a fast-paced engineering consultancy.About AmodoWe are a Sheffield based start-up providing expert engineering consultancy to a variety of clients and industries. We primarily focus on engineered product design, and work in a range of industries and contexts from quantum computing and biotech to heavy industry and animal welfare. We have a focus on ethical and sustainable delivery, but that means more to us than just bamboo straws and tote bags - we choose to work on projects that matter, work to deliver the best solution for our clients no matter what, and commit to doing so without compromising our values.You’ll tackle everything from month‑end close to data‑driven projects, gaining the skills to grow into a Finance Manager in record time.About youWe value drive, culture fit, and a track‑record of outstanding achievement above all else, but the competencies, interests, and attributes below are highly desirable:Exceptional quantitative background—likely from Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a similarly rigorous discipline at a top‑tier university.Demonstrated excellence through academic projects, internships, competitions, hackathons, or other evidence of pushing the envelope.A natural flair for data: you’re comfortable in Excel/Google Sheets and curious about tools like Python, SQL or R (prior coding experience is a strong plus but not a requirement—we’ll help you learn).An analytical mindset that enjoys untangling ambiguous problems and translating numbers into clear insights.Strong written and verbal communication; you can distil complex ideas for non‑technical teammates.A growth mentality—hungry for feedback, rapid learning, and responsibility in a fast‑moving business.This role is perfect for someone who wants broad exposure to startup finance, hands‑on ownership from day one, and full support toward a professional qualification if desired.

Posted 12 days ago

A Graduate Product Analyst role at Atominvest focused on designing and improving fintech SaaS products, collaborating across product, engineering, and commercial teams, and supporting feature development for private markets investors.Who is AtominvestAtominvest is the operating system for modern private markets asset managers. Our modular, flexible SaaS technology underpins key investor- and portfolio-management workflows.Our customers are sophisticated private equity, growth equity, and private credit firms managing billions in assets globally. We aim to deliver ongoing high-quality outcomes for them through a long-term partnership mindset.At Atominvest, you’ll be working on something very exciting: the future of work, investments and sustainability/ ethical investing for the world’s best investors and delivering a positive impact through this. Based on the growth we are experiencing, we think we’re on to something big.It won’t be easy. Joining a scale up business is an amazing and rewarding challenge, pushing well beyond the boundaries of natural growth cycles. You’ll move quicker than feels comfortable and be brilliant at continually re-prioritizing what must get done to keep Atominvest growing year over year at the pace of the best SaaS companies on the planet.We’ve gone from zero to ten, now we’re looking to go from ten to one hundred!The role:Are you someone who loves finding solutions to problems using technology? Do you enjoy working across product design, tech and commercial to bring these solutions to life? Are you self motivated, able to take responsibility for scoping out, communicating and delivering feature builds and optimizations to software solutions in the Fintech space?We’re looking for proactive and committed team members who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to join our growing product team.We are looking for a Graduate Product Analyst with at least a year’s work experience to support our team on creating exciting new products and features from inception to release. You should have a strong willingness to learn and evolve quickly, adapting to challenges with grace.You flex between innovative thinking, navigating constraints and free exploration. You recognise that experimenting with ideas is critical to generating more confidence. You value outcomes over outputs but understand that truly impactful outcomes only arise from shipping ideas thoughtfully and frequently.What you’ll be doing:Designing and shaping products tailored towards sophisticated private equity and asset management customersDeveloping a deep understanding of client use cases to deliver creative and thoughtful solutionsIdentifying opportunities for growth across new product areas, technologies and industry trendsNavigating complex problem spaces while balancing internal and external considerationsCollaborating across teams while staying on top of shifting prioritiesMaking recommendations based on the measured success of your experimentsQuality Assurance testing new features or product upgrades before they are released into productionHelping guide a world-class engineering team with a proven track record of deliveryIf this sounds like what you’d love to be doing, we can’t wait to hear from you!Your skills:You have 1 year work experienceA STEM degree, ideally from a top global universityRelevant experience in shipping high quality SaaS products and features at scale is not essential but preferredSolid UI/UX instincts and an eye for visual designAn ability to think through client needs, commercial requirements and come up with solutions that incorporate end-user feedbackA natural curiosity to explore to generate product ideas, solutions and innovationHumility and constant reflection to ensure continuous product improvementAdaptability to learn and evolve quickly within a fast-paced scale up environmentPositive attitude, sense of humour and creativityWhat we offerCompetitive compensation (fixed base salary + performance incentives)25 days of holiday per year + bank holidaysHybrid working style (a minimum of 3 days in our central London office is required)Cycle2Work schemeEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employee wellnessA culture of trust, ownership, responsibility and autonomy in your workAn incredible team of smart and mission-driven people to work withFun working atmosphereSignificant growth opportunitiesCompany-wide socials and events

Posted 13 days ago

A Business & Strategy Intern role at TaiSan supporting financial modelling, market analysis, and growth strategy in a deep-tech climate startup developing next-generation battery technology.About the RoleTaiSan is developing next-generation polymer electrolyte systems to enable Sodium Batteries 2.0 — targeting higher energy density, improved safety, and scalable manufacturing.We are seeking a Business & Strategy Intern to support our commercial, financial, operational, and market development activities. This role is ideal for candidates interested in working at the intersection of deep-tech innovation and business strategy within an early-stage climate-tech startup.You will work closely with the leadership team to help structure financial models, support investor engagement, analyze markets, and contribute to business growth initiatives.The scope of the internship will be tailored based on the candidate’s academic background, experience, and career objectives. Final responsibilities will be confirmed with the Line Manager following evaluation of the candidate’s profile to ensure strong alignment.Key ResponsibilitiesDepending on background and expertise, responsibilities may include:1. Finance & Financial ModellingSupport development and refinement of financial models (CAPEX, OPEX, unit economics).Assist with cost modeling for battery materials and manufacturing pathways.Conduct scenario analysis for scaling strategies.Support budgeting and financial forecasting exercises.Prepare structured financial summaries for internal decision-making.Assist in grant budgeting and reporting documentation.2. Business Strategy & OperationsSupport strategic roadmap planning and milestone tracking.Conduct competitive benchmarking and industry analysis.Assist in defining go-to-market strategies for Gen 1–3 systems.Support partnership mapping across suppliers, manufacturers, and customers.Contribute to internal process optimization and operational documentation.Help structure KPIs and performance tracking dashboards.3. Market Research & Commercial AnalysisAnalyze battery market trends (sodium-ion, lithium-ion, grid storage, EV, etc.).Identify target customer segments and use cases.Conduct pricing and positioning analysis.Support customer discovery and stakeholder mapping.Prepare structured reports summarizing commercial insights.4. Marketing & CommunicationsAssist in preparation of investor decks and strategic presentations.Support website content, technical-to-commercial translation, and messaging.Contribute to LinkedIn and thought-leadership content (if applicable).Help develop branding materials aligned with deep-tech positioning.Support event preparation and conference participation materials.5. Business Development & PartnershipsIdentify and map potential strategic partners.Assist in outreach preparation and meeting briefing documents.Conduct due diligence research on potential collaborators.Support preparation of NDAs, summaries, and structured follow-up documentation.Contribute to grant applications and funding opportunity scouting.Learning OutcomesInterns will gain exposure to:Commercialization of advanced battery technologiesFinancial modelling in a deep-tech startupInvestor communications and fundraising strategyMarket positioning in climate-tech and energy storageStrategic planning in early-stage innovation environmentsCross-functional collaboration with scientific and technical teamsRequirementsRequiredCurrently pursuing or recently completed degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, or related field.Strong analytical and structured thinking skills.High attention to detail and ability to work with data.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Interest in climate-tech, energy storage, or advanced materials innovation.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.PreferredExperience with financial modelling (Excel or equivalent).Prior internship in consulting, VC, startups, or finance.Familiarity with market research methodologies.Experience preparing presentations for senior stakeholders.Strong organizational and project management skills.Role Flexibility & AlignmentThe internship scope will be customized depending on the candidate’s strengths — whether finance-focused, strategy-oriented, marketing-driven, or business development aligned.The final responsibilities and reporting structure will be confirmed with the Line Manager following assessment of the candidate’s background to ensure optimal alignment with both TaiSan’s strategic priorities and the intern’s professional development goals.

Posted 19 days ago

A Junior Bid Writer role at Aspens Services where you create persuasive tender responses, analyse requirements, and support business development in a fast-paced catering company.About us:Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest high-street food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey. We are looking for a motivated Junior Bid Writer to join our high-performing and successful Business Development team. The RoleThis is an incredible opportunity for a recent graduate to kickstart a career in a fast-paced, competitive environment. Reporting to the Bid Team Manager, you’ll have day-to-day mentoring from our Senior Bid Writer.You’ll be crafting compelling responses to procurement questions with specific answers designed to score well against evaluation criteria in competitive tenders. Collaborating with subject matter experts across the business, you will gather case studies, validate operational details, and build a library of proven evidence that supports future bids. Main Responsibilities:Analyse: Review procurement documents to extract key requirements and evaluation criteriaCreate: Draft well-structured, persuasive written content that addresses client needsCollaborate: Work with stakeholders to develop ‘win themes’ and gather technical informationManage: Support quality assurance to ensure every bid is compliant, accurate, and on time.Build: Maintain an evidence bank of operational success stories and dataThe Ideal CandidateA degree-level qualification (ideally English Literature or an essay-based subject)Exceptional writing skills with the ability to turn complex information into a clear narrativeThe ability to juggle multiple deadlines without breaking a sweatProficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office Why join us?As one of the UK's fastest-growing independent businesses, we place our people at the core of our success, offering limitless career progression.Career Investment: We provide comprehensive learning and development programmes, offering the opportunity to gain professional qualifications with dedicated support.Total Rewards Package: Alongside a competitive salary and a car allowance, our comprehensive benefits programme includes:Private HealthcareEnhanced parental leaveYour birthday as an additional day of paid leave

Posted 19 days ago

An operational role at Adzuna focused on managing job data integrations, improving processes, and coordinating between technical and commercial teams to ensure high-quality job listings globallyAbout usAdzuna is a job search engine that lists every job, everywhere. From our launch in the UK in 2011, we now have tens of millions of visitors a month and are busy conquering the world from our office in West London, helping millions of people find better, more fulfilling jobs.The roleAdzuna’s success to date has been down to the skills, hard work and determination of the brilliant and diverse group of people we have hired across the globe. Right now, we're seeking someone to take on a key operational role in the business, acting as the interface between our commercial and technical teams to ensure we have every high-quality job, everywhere listed in our search engine. Your job will be to make sure all our clients' content is on the site and up to date, to make sure we have the broadest possible coverage of jobs across all of the 19 countries and the highest quality jobs on the site for our job seekers. This is an incredible opportunity to take our job content to the next level, making a difference by hunting down new sources of jobs, managing and prioritising the integration of new job feeds/scrapes and taking ownership of and improving the internal tools we have to manage these processes.You’ll be working alongside our Integration Specialists, Perl Developers, Product Managers; you will also work closely with our Country Managers and Account Managers. These teams will benefit from your experience to date but even more important is the passion you bring to work every day. You will strive for excellence, try new things, inspire and engage those around you and feel ownership of overall company success as well as pride in your role in this.What’s in it for you?Adzuna is a growing scale-up, championing real change in the job market globally - using the power of tech to match people to better, more fulfilling jobs. We’re at a really pivotal time in our journey and it’s an exciting moment to join. After strong US expansion in the last few years, we recently acquired a Paris-based social media job software platform called Seiza and are busy integrating it, alongside a roadmap of AI innovations, to bring an exciting and unique new product offering to market globally.Like everyone here, you will act like an owner, be a team player and make a difference. It’s an opportunity to work with a smart team led by experienced management and dedicated and passionate Founders. You have the chance to own your and the company’s growth in terms of:Prioritising work for the technical team, including requests for new feeds of job adverts, changes to existing feeds and identifying and fixing issuesWorking with the commercial and international teams to actively seek out new sources of high quality job content as well as maintaining our existing content to a high standardDriving improvements and automations in the feed integration process by identifying and clearing bottlenecks and increasing the team’s efficiency and throughputHaving a broad understanding of Adzuna’s proposition, products and services to enable different customer needs to be serviced and at times dealing directly with customers and suppliersSolving problems for individuals and teams within AdzunaWorking with the technical teams to improve the tools and processes we use for ingesting job ads into our systemsProviding input into the development of our suite of products and services so that we can provide the best possible experience for our jobseekers and customersManaging various technical integrations we have with programmatic ad agencies and applications tracking systemsAutomating and improving operational processes using AI toolsIt’s not an easy feat, but our aim is to create a business of which we are all proud and an environment where you will love to be, where you can be yourself to do what you do best.RequirementsWe don’t like to put people in boxes, but you’re likely to be able to demonstrate experience of, or aptitude for much of the below:Graduate with at least 1 year of work experience in a technical operations, account management or similar roleHighly numerate, organised, able to analyse data make quick decisions and communicate clearlyExcellent rapport builder and communicator, with excellent people skills and can work across teams to align around common goals, and not afraid to talk to anyone externally including technical conversations with developersTechnically adept, with experience using Google Suite and Microsoft OfficeEnjoy working to tight deadlines, targets and service levels with a flexible, positive attitude and able to put detailed work into a wider business contextAmbitious, energetic, action-oriented and smart person, enjoys building strong relationships, taking ownership of customer problems, working on solving them and making decisionsPositive attitude to and some experience using AI tools to improve workflowsIt’s a bonus if you have:Experience in prompt engineering and integrating LLM-based solutions into daily operationsExperience working with Jira or similar ticketing based systemsExperience working with developers and/or remote teamsUnderstanding of some technical concepts such as XML, JSON, HTML, APIs, MySQL, JavaScript & cookiesBenefitsReward: We offer a competitive financial package which includes a competitive salary, stock options (we are all owners!) and a contributory pension scheme.Wellbeing: Amongst other things, enhanced maternity and paternity leave; 25 days paid holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays; 3 paid volunteer days/year; Summer hours through July and August (we finish at 4pm on a Friday); and a full programme of wellbeing activities and events.Hybrid working: We are a fully hybrid company - half our workforce are remote. With employees located in different time zones, we embrace asynchronous work and ensure that everything we do reflects the hybrid nature of our workforce so that everyone feels included. In addition, we have a travel programme, to help facilitate effective hybrid working.Flexible working: For those working out of our London office, we have a flexible working policy which means you can work from home 2 days per week.Diversity & inclusion: We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and creating an environment where everyone feels included and welcome. Our D&I committee helps deliver a programme of activities and actions to support this important area.Training: Learning and development is an important pillar of our culture and there are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow whether through our Adzuna Academy training programme, attending conferences, team training budgets, individual development plans and coaching from experienced and supportive peers and managers.Fun stuff: We have a packed social calendar, twice annual global team get-togethers and an enviable culture thanks to the amazing and smart people who make Adzuna a great place to work. Lots of this is done virtually to ensure that everyone is included.A bit more about AdzunaAdzuna is a smarter, more transparent job search engine used by tens of millions of visitors per month. We love using the awesome power of technology to bring together every job in one place, help match people to better, more fulfilling jobs and keep Britain working.Adzuna.co.uk is a 100 person business operating across 19 territories and was founded in 2011 by Andrew Hunter and Doug Monro, formerly of eBay, Gumtree, Qype and Zoopla.We are backed by leading Venture Capital firms Passion Capital, LocalGlobe, Index Ventures and Smedvig Capital.We’ve spent a decade developing smarter, more transparent job search so jobseekers worldwide (we’re in 19 countries) can zero in on the right role faster.We also supply real-time data to the Number 10 Dashboard and Office for National Statistics labour market indices. In 2018, Adzuna won the contract to run Find a job, one of the British government’s most used online services.

Posted 19 days ago

A Data Researcher role at Unison supporting data collection, validation, and stakeholder communication, offering an entry-level pathway into data and research work.Unison is a telecom and renewables infrastructure investment firm funded in partnership with Ardian - the global investment house based in Paris with over $150 billion in assets under management. Unison commenced operations in 2003 and today invests in real estate and infrastructure hosting wireless and renewables tenants in the United States and Europe. The Company is expanding rapidly and looking for talented, entrepreneurial team members to grow with us. Unison is looking for a detail‑oriented and organised individual to join our team as a Data Researcher. This role is ideally suited to recent graduates, early‑career professionals, career changers, or those returning to the workforce.If you enjoy online research, working with structured information, and communicating clearly, this role offers an excellent starting point in data‑focused work. No technical background or programming skills are required, and full onboarding and training will be provided.Location: United Kingdom (London‑based or hybrid, depending on location)The RoleYou will support the team by researching information from public sources, keeping records accurate and up to date, and assisting with communication with external contacts. You will work with structured data, follow clearly defined processes, and help the team meet regular objectives.This role provides a strong foundation in data quality, research, and analytical thinking within a supportive and well‑structured environment.Key responsibilities include:Researching and validating information from public and online sources Maintaining and updating structured datasets accurately Communication with external stakeholders via phone and email Following documented processes and quality standards Assisting the team in meeting regular objectives and deadlinesWhat We’re Looking ForFluent English (written and spoken) Confident computer user with the ability to learn new tools quickly Strong attention to detail and accuracy Clear written and verbal communication skills Good organisational skills and reliability Professional, positive attitude and willingness to learn Even better if you have experience of the UK land registry system and / or using GIS software.Who This Role Is Ideal ForThis position is particularly well suited to:Candidates with backgrounds in customer service, administration or market research Career changers with strong attention to detail Entry‑level candidates interested in data and online researchWhat We OfferFull onboarding and structured training A supportive, collaborative team environment Clear processes and expectations An excellent entry point into data and research rolesApplicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Posted 19 days ago

A Junior Quantitative Analyst role focused on using stochastic models and statistical analysis to assess financial risks and support pension fund resilience and decision-making.The vacancyAt the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK. Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system—playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide. We’re looking for a Junior Quantitative Analyst to join our Actuarial Risk & Modelling team, a core function responsible for providing robust quantitative analysis to support monitoring of the Pension Protection Fund’s financial resilience and the assessment of risks to our long‑term funding objective.The team delivers its analysis through two complex stochastic models: the Long‑Term Risk Model (LTRM) and the Economic Scenario Model (ESM). As a Junior Quantitative Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting the team’s regular reporting and analysis cycle, alongside ad‑hoc modelling and investigative work.You will develop a strong understanding of how the LTRM and ESM operate, how they are applied in practice, and how their outputs are used to inform key risk and funding assessments. The role also involves supporting the integrity and robustness of the end‑to‑end modelling and analysis process, including contributing to the accuracy, consistency and reliability of model inputs, processes and outputs. A key part of the role will be clearly communicating results and insights to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge.Our ideal applicant will be educated to graduate level, or have equivalent experience, in a scientific or quantitative discipline, with a strong grounding in statistics and probability. You will have relevant experience of stochastic modelling gained within a financial institution, consultancy firm or academic environment. The role requires strong numerical and analytical skills, alongside the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, explaining complex model outcomes and methodologies to non‑technical audiences. Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is essential, as is the ability to plan work effectively, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Posted 23 days ago

A Founder’s Associate Scheme at Verto offering rotational experience across operations, product, and commercial functions while driving strategic projects in a fast-growing FinTech.About VertoAt Verto, we're on a mission to democratise global finance and empower businesses in Emerging Markets to reach the world. Founded by British-Nigerian entrepreneurs Ola Oyetayo and Anthony Oduu, our roots in Africa provided a firsthand understanding of the significant challenges businesses face with cross-border payments, ranging from illiquid currencies and high fees to slow transactions. This deep-rooted insight is why Africa remains a core focus, as we're committed to bridging the gap between emerging and developed markets and fostering global economic growth.What started as an FX solution for the Nigerian Naira has evolved into a market-leading platform, enabling thousands of businesses to seamlessly transfer billions of dollars annually. We believe that where you do business shouldn’t determine your success or ability to scale. We're creating equal access to the easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets.We're not alone in realising this crucial need; we're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona, and MEVP. With Verto receiving the Milken-Motsepe Prize, appearing on CNBCs list of fastest growing UK companies, the Deloitte Fast 50 and Sifted’s fastest-growing UK tech companies, we are building a seamless cross-border payment future.Join us as we continue to grow and transform global finance.About The Founder's Associate SchemeVerto is building the infrastructure for business payments in emerging markets, and we are looking for the future leaders who will help us scale that vision. We believe that the best way to understand a business is to help build it, which is why we’ve created the Founder’s Associate Scheme - a high-velocity talent incubation hub for individuals who possess a rare combination of strategic foresight and a relentless bias for execution.This scheme is designed to see you drive real innovation within a scaling FinTech that moves at the speed of the global market.Role OverviewAs a participant in the scheme, you will join as a Strategy Operations Analyst - you will act as a strategic operator and internal consultant, embedded directly within one of the core pillars of our business. You will be tasked with identifying operational bottlenecks and injecting innovation through AI and automation, ensuring that Verto remains at the cutting edge of the payments ecosystem. We are looking for people who think like owners, who are energised by complexity, and are constantly seeking out opportunities for innovation and improvement.What You Will DoOver the course of 12 months, you will move through three four-month rotations designed to give you a 360-degree view of how a global FinTech operates. Depending on your specific aptitude and long-term motivations, you will be allocated a specialised stream to guide your journey:Commercial Stream: Master the front-line of growth through Sales, Customer Success, and Account Management.Product Stream: Bridge the gap between user needs and technical reality through Customer Success, Payment Operations, and Product Development.Operations Stream: Deep-dive into the workings of global finance by rotating through Payment Operations, Customer Success and Banking Operations.Generalist Stream: Build a diverse toolkit by touching Customer Success, Product, and Growth/Marketing.Your Dual MandateTo change a system, you must first understand it. In every rotation, your time will be balanced between two priorities:Operational Excellence (50%): You will immerse yourself in the day-to-day realities of your function, learning the business from the ground up by handling the essential tasks that keep Verto moving.Strategic Projects (50%): Armed with hands-on knowledge, you will act as a Strategy Operations Analyst. Your mission is to use data, feedback and experience to identify challenges, seek out solutions and implement real changeWhat You NeedEducation: An upcoming graduate (2026) or recent graduate (up to 2 years post-grad) with a 2.1 or aboveLearning Agility & Growth Mindset: Proven ability to master complex topics, processes or skills in a short time, and the confidence to drive projects forwards even when the full picture is not yet visibleThe Builder Mindset: Evidence and appetite for building impact from scratch - this could be a side hustle, a technical project, a transformed university society, or a high-impact internship initiative.Technology Nativity: A genuine obsession with the leverage technology provides, specifically an interest in utilising AI and automation to solve real-world operational challengesWhat We OfferCompetitive Package: Highly competitive compensation (£45,000 - £55,000) with ongoing performance-linked incentivesFounder Access: Direct mentorship with Verto’s leadership and the Founder’s officeHigh-Stakes Ownership: A dual mandate of operational excellence and strategic disruption, giving your real responsibility and impact from day oneCareer Growth: Fast-tracked transition to high-impact roles within the teamLife At VertoPerksInsurance paid by the companyHealth and wellness benefits (with specific added benefits depending on the location of the role)Yearly salary review based on inflation, personal and business performanceAccess to entire Udemy’s libraryBudget for professional development coursesWork-From-Anywhere policy for certain durationsIntegration programme (opportunity to work from our global offices)Regular team social eventsPension scheme (depending on the role location)Flexible work arrangementsExposure to work with globally distributed teamsLocation specific benefits like car lease policy, cycle to work, gym membership, etc.You’ll Fit Right In If YouLove asking “why?”Value solving problems over just completing tasksUnderstand sync vs. async communication practicesThrive in ambiguity and changeActively seek feedbackPrioritise impact over activityAre fun to work with - we love good humour!CultureMission-Driven Impact Work: Be at the forefront of simplifying cross-border payments, directly contributing to a borderless future for global businesses, particularly in emerging markets.High Performance & Ownership: We empower you to take risks, be results-driven, and take ownership. Act fast, deliver impactful results, and make the impossible possible. We set you up for success.Collaborative & Supportive Environment: We work "as one," sharing successes and failures openly. We foster a transparent, supportive atmosphere where everyone does their best. A community of colleagues from varied backgrounds, who care deeply about their craft, collaborate with purpose, and enjoy the journey together.Industry Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We compensate our employees in recognition of the great value they bring to the business; our compensation and benefits package are competitive in the industry across all our geographies. This includes performance based salary reviews, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements to support your career and life.Our Core Values: Our core values mirror the focus we have, energy we bring to work and shared expectations within the team.Champion the Mission: We are driven by curiosity and belief to solve cross-border payments pain points globally.Be the Best: We are open, take appropriate risks, adopt a results-driven approach, and are the best at what we do.Work as One: We are transparent with sharing failures and mistakes as well as successes.Go the Extra Mile: We deliver beyond what is possible. We make impossible possible.Customer First: We are creative in solving existing problems and bold in designing a new and better experience for customers.Run with It: We are determined, seek challenges, take ownership of tasks, act fast and deliver results.Diversity & Inclusion at VertoVerto is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity. Anyone seeking employment at Verto is considered based on Merit, Competence, Qualifications and their Talent. We are proud to be a truly international team and we do not discriminate in our hiring process.

Posted 24 days ago