Full-Time

Head of Operations

Updated on 11/20/2024

Method Financial

Method Financial

11-50 employees

API for comprehensive debt management solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$200k - $250kAnnually

Senior

Washington, DC, USA + 2 more

More locations: Austin, TX, USA | New York, NY, USA

Founding team based in Austin and Washington D.C., with an office in New York.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 8+ years experience ideally within business operations, finance, and/or management consulting roles
  • 3+ years as a people manager at a venture backed company
  • Data-driven to support strategic planning
  • Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams from a position of influence/partnership
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a heightened focus on attention to detail, strong sense of urgency, proactivity, and independence
  • Ability to structure work plans, navigate competing priorities, and manage complex projects end-to-end
Responsibilities
  • Be a thought partner to oversee the growth of the company and develop systems to support our growth
  • Manage the accounting, finance, compliance, information security, HR functions and collaborate closely with business to align and execute projects according to the company roadmap
  • Drive product-operations alignment: Collaborate with product, engineering, and finance teams to enhance and manage operations for Method’s product suite
  • Jump into various projects to keep things on track and fill in the gaps in skill and bandwidth. One day you may be reviewing financial forecasts, the next you might be driving information security audit!
  • Implement metrics and KPIs to track and optimize operational efficiency, working closely with teams to drive performance
  • Establish and maintain internal controls, compliance, and risk management practices
  • Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for strategic partnerships

MethodFi provides a debt management solution through a single application programming interface (API) that allows developers to integrate loan repayment, data retrieval, and balance transfers into their applications. The API is capable of handling various types of debts, including student loans and credit cards, and retrieves real-time data without needing user credentials. MethodFi distinguishes itself by focusing on lowering lending risk and increasing revenue for businesses while improving users' financial health. The company generates revenue by charging for its API and related services, including compliance and identity verification.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$18M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 60%

2 year growth

↑ 344%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with companies like Happy Money and BitPay enhance MethodFi's market reach and product capabilities.
  • The recent $16M Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz provides significant capital for product development and scaling operations.
  • Recognition as a finalist in the PayTech Start-up of the Year category highlights MethodFi's industry impact and potential for growth.

What critics are saying

  • The fintech market is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Dependence on partnerships for market penetration could pose risks if these partnerships dissolve or underperform.

What makes Method Financial unique

  • MethodFi offers a debt-agnostic API that handles all types of debts, unlike competitors who may specialize in specific debt categories.
  • The API retrieves real-time data without requiring user credentials, providing a seamless and secure experience.
  • MethodFi's no-code solution and white-labeled components make it highly adaptable for businesses of various sizes and technical capabilities.

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Benefits

đź’° Competitive salary + equity

🧑‍💻 Remote first + flexible work schedule

🏡 Home office stipend + hardware

🏖️ Unlimited PTO

🏥 Full healthcare

đź“š Learning stipend

👶 Paid parental leave

🏫 Student loan repayment