Strategy and Operations Manager
MarqetaSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, BiotechnologyIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote-First (with offices in Santa Monica, CA; Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: Not specified
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority. They are a global technology company building the world’s most accessible financial services and have been recognized for their impact and innovation. Tala is seeking a strategic leader to shape the company’s future direction and ensure effective execution of its plans. This role will be crucial in bridging the gap between strategy and execution, accelerating Tala’s mission to expand financial access for millions globally.
Responsibilities
- Co-lead the development of Tala’s multi-year strategies and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in partnership with Finance and leadership.
- Build, implement, and operationalize robust frameworks to evaluate, size, scope, and prioritize strategic initiatives.
- Manage and refine Tala’s core operating cadence (e.g., business reviews) to enhance effectiveness, alignment, and decision-making speed.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and execution discipline against strategic priorities, managing associated process improvements and change.
- Establish processes for collaborating with local market teams to build and maintain a centralized view of competitive and market intelligence, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Provide actionable insights and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Not specified
Company Information
Tala is a global technology company building accessible financial services with the mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority. They serve millions of customers across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India. Tala has been recognized for its impact and innovation, including:
- Fortune Impact 20
- CNBC’s Disruptor 50 (5 years running)
- CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Company
- Forbes’ Fintech 50 (8 years running)
- Chief’s The New Era of Leadership Award
Tala operates with a remote-first approach and has offices in Santa Monica, CA; Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
Skills
Strategic Planning
Framework Development
Operational Frameworks
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Market Intelligence
Decision-Making Support
Tala
Digital wallet and lending platform for underserved
About Tala
Tala operates as a digital wallet and lending platform that focuses on providing financial services to individuals who are often overlooked by traditional banks. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create a personalized financial experience for its users. Customers can access instant credit, transfer money easily, and pay bills all through a single app. Tala's unique data tools allow it to serve a diverse range of customers, including those without access to conventional banking. The company generates revenue through interest and fees on the credit it offers, as well as transaction fees for money transfers and bill payments. Operating in multiple countries across three continents, Tala adapts its services to different markets while aiming to enhance the financial well-being of its users by providing tailored credit lines and financial advice.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$341.1MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees