About KodyKody is growing rapidly across Europe, APAC, and the US. As we scale globally, operational excellence is key to delivering on our product promise, maintaining regulatory rigour, and driving hyper-growth. We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven VP of Global Operations to build our global operational engine from 0 to 1, automate our core processes, and lead our cross-regional teams.Role OverviewIn this high-impact executive role, you will be responsible for designing and deploying a centralized, automated global operations framework from the ground up. You will bridge our presence across Europe, APAC, and the US, establishing a 24/7 follow-the-sun operational model. A core priority will be architecting automated CRM tracking and data-driven systems that streamline client lifecycles, optimize internal workflows, and power scalable international expansion.Key Responsibilities1. Global Operational Infrastructure & AutomationBuild System: Design, build, and scale a centralized global operations architecture from scratch to support rapid expansion across Europe, APAC, and the US.Systems & CRM Automation: Spearhead the implementation and end-to-end automation of global operational tools, centralized CRM systems, and tracking mechanisms to ensure real-time visibility, data accuracy, and seamless workflows across all markets.24/7 Timezone Operations: Establish and oversee a scalable "follow-the-sun" operational model, ensuring 24/7 continuity in service delivery, onboarding, and client support across multiple time zones.2. Strategic Operations & Lifecycle ManagementCustomer Lifecycle & Onboarding: Own and optimize the complete client onboarding journey and lifecycle operations, reducing time-to-value and driving retention.Commercial & Growth Enablement: Partner closely with Sales, Account Management, and Customer Success teams to provide the tools, metrics, and automated process support needed to drive global revenue growth.Data-Driven Insights: Establish global KPIs, performance metrics, and operational analytics to champion data-led decision-making across all operational touchpoints.3. Cross-Functional Leadership & ComplianceCross-Functional Force Multiplier: Align Product, Technology, Compliance, and Customer-facing teams to resolve bottlenecks and ensure flawless global execution.Regulatory Oversight: Oversee multi-jurisdictional compliance and risk frameworks across the UK, EU, APAC, and US, balancing operational speed with regulatory security.Team Building & Escalations: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, multi-region operational teams while acting as the ultimate escalation point for complex global operational challenges.RequirementsWhat We’re Looking For7+ years in senior operations leadership roles (VP/Director level) within high-growth fintech, SaaS, or tech-enabled services.Proven 0-1 Track Record: Demonstrated experience building international operations, workflows, and infrastructure from the ground up.Tech & Automation Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience implementing global CRM systems, automated tracking tools, and operational tech stacks.Multi-Region & 24/7 Expertise: Strong familiarity managing multi-jurisdictional operations spanning Europe, APAC, and the US under a 24/7 operational model.Data-Led & Systems Mindset: Exceptionally structured, logical, and analytical—able to translate high-level strategy into automated, scalable daily operations.Agility: Comfortable toggling between high-level strategic planning and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.BenefitsWhat We OfferCompetitive Compensation: An attractive salary and comprehensive rewards package that reflects your experience and high-impact contribution.Dynamic Work Environment: A fast-paced, innovative culture where fresh ideas are embraced and every day brings new, exciting challenges.Accelerated Career Growth: Unrivaled opportunities to scale a global business from 0 to 1, take ownership, and fast-track your executive trajectory.Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: Work alongside a passionate, supportive, and cross-functional global team that wins together.
About Kody
Kody is growing rapidly across Europe, APAC, and the US. As we scale globally, operational excellence is key to delivering on our product promise, maintaining regulatory rigour, and driving hyper-growth. We are seeking a visionary and execution-driven VP of Global Operations to build our global operational engine from 0 to 1, automate our core processes, and lead our cross-regional teams.
Role Overview
In this high-impact executive role, you will be responsible for designing and deploying a centralized, automated global operations framework from the ground up. You will bridge our presence across Europe, APAC, and the US, establishing a 24/7 follow-the-sun operational model. A core priority will be architecting automated CRM tracking and data-driven systems that streamline client lifecycles, optimize internal workflows, and power scalable international expansion.
Key Responsibilities
1. Global Operational Infrastructure & Automation
- Build System: Design, build, and scale a centralized global operations architecture from scratch to support rapid expansion across Europe, APAC, and the US.
- Systems & CRM Automation: Spearhead the implementation and end-to-end automation of global operational tools, centralized CRM systems, and tracking mechanisms to ensure real-time visibility, data accuracy, and seamless workflows across all markets.
- 24/7 Timezone Operations: Establish and oversee a scalable "follow-the-sun" operational model, ensuring 24/7 continuity in service delivery, onboarding, and client support across multiple time zones.
2. Strategic Operations & Lifecycle Management
- Customer Lifecycle & Onboarding: Own and optimize the complete client onboarding journey and lifecycle operations, reducing time-to-value and driving retention.
- Commercial & Growth Enablement: Partner closely with Sales, Account Management, and Customer Success teams to provide the tools, metrics, and automated process support needed to drive global revenue growth.
- Data-Driven Insights: Establish global KPIs, performance metrics, and operational analytics to champion data-led decision-making across all operational touchpoints.
3. Cross-Functional Leadership & Compliance
- Cross-Functional Force Multiplier: Align Product, Technology, Compliance, and Customer-facing teams to resolve bottlenecks and ensure flawless global execution.
- Regulatory Oversight: Oversee multi-jurisdictional compliance and risk frameworks across the UK, EU, APAC, and US, balancing operational speed with regulatory security.
- Team Building & Escalations: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, multi-region operational teams while acting as the ultimate escalation point for complex global operational challenges.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years in senior operations leadership roles (VP/Director level) within high-growth fintech, SaaS, or tech-enabled services.
- Proven 0-1 Track Record: Demonstrated experience building international operations, workflows, and infrastructure from the ground up.
- Tech & Automation Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience implementing global CRM systems, automated tracking tools, and operational tech stacks.
- Multi-Region & 24/7 Expertise: Strong familiarity managing multi-jurisdictional operations spanning Europe, APAC, and the US under a 24/7 operational model.
- Data-Led & Systems Mindset: Exceptionally structured, logical, and analytical—able to translate high-level strategy into automated, scalable daily operations.
- Agility: Comfortable toggling between high-level strategic planning and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: An attractive salary and comprehensive rewards package that reflects your experience and high-impact contribution.
- Dynamic Work Environment: A fast-paced, innovative culture where fresh ideas are embraced and every day brings new, exciting challenges.
- Accelerated Career Growth: Unrivaled opportunities to scale a global business from 0 to 1, take ownership, and fast-track your executive trajectory.
- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture: Work alongside a passionate, supportive, and cross-functional global team that wins together.
Kody is an exciting and fast-growing Fintech bringing the ease and optionality of online payments to brick and mortar businesses. Today we serve the hospitality industry but there's no limit to where we'll apply our technology in future.Working closely with our customers from day 1, we've developed a new mobile point of sale platform and payments aggregator, enabling businesses to accept a multitude of payment methods through a web and app-based technology platform.We’ve secured funding from leading names in tech investment and major hospitality chains. Kody’s visionary leadership team wants people with ambition and initiative to join us on this remarkable adventure as we scale the business and bring new products to market.
Kody is an exciting and fast-growing Fintech bringing the ease and optionality of online payments to brick and mortar businesses. Today we serve the hospitality industry but there's no limit to where we'll apply our technology in future.
Working closely with our customers from day 1, we've developed a new mobile point of sale platform and payments aggregator, enabling businesses to accept a multitude of payment methods through a web and app-based technology platform.
We’ve secured funding from leading names in tech investment and major hospitality chains. Kody’s visionary leadership team wants people with ambition and initiative to join us on this remarkable adventure as we scale the business and bring new products to market.
