Full-Time
Forward Deployed Operator
Banking/Payments
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Tuza
Simplifies card payment solutions for small businesses
Mid, Senior
London, UK
The role requires coming into the London office 4 days a week.
You match the following Tuza's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- The natural ability to build strong relationships with technical, business and control function stakeholders
- Confidence in managing complexity with a track record of delivering complex solutions in large organisations
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills - you know how to navigate complex organisations and align diverse interests
- The ability to build and maintain detailed implementation roadmaps while managing multiple concurrent projects
- Value autonomy, moving fast and getting Sh*t done
- Excited to come into the London office 4 days a week and travel to our clients
- Own the end-to-end implementation journey
- Be integrated into the client during the upstream sales process
- Own the project planning and delivery through to customer success
- Turn complex requirements into seamless deployments that exceed customer expectations
- Shape customer future strategy and contribute to executive decision making
- A technical understanding of payment systems and experience working with acquiring banks
- 3+ years experience in consulting or a venture backed startup
- Experience in fintech is a bonus but not a pre-requisite
Tuza simplifies the process of finding suitable card payment providers for small businesses in the financial technology sector. The platform addresses issues like hidden fees and complex pricing by offering real-time, risk-based pricing that is customized for each merchant. By collaborating with over 90% of the UK acquiring market, Tuza ensures that small businesses receive the most current rates and features available. The company generates revenue through partnerships with financial institutions, which also helps streamline the onboarding process for merchants. Tuza's goal is to provide transparent and cost-effective payment solutions that meet the needs of small businesses.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Secured £4M in Seed funding to accelerate growth and expand the team.
- Growing demand for transparent pricing solutions boosts Tuza's market potential.
- UK government's support for fintech innovation aids Tuza's technological advancements.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from new fintech startups could dilute Tuza's market share.
- Reliance on financial institution partnerships may affect service offerings if terms change.
- Economic uncertainties in the UK could impact small businesses' spending on payment solutions.
What makes Tuza unique
- Tuza offers real-time, risk-based pricing tailored to each merchant's needs.
- The platform collaborates with over 90% of the UK acquiring market for best deals.
- Tuza's zero-cost price comparison service empowers SMBs to optimize payment processing costs.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Pension
Creative office space in Spitalfields, London with free breakfast twice a week
Generous equity linked to your salary
Competitive salary
Company News
Tuza, the UK platform revolutionising payment processing for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has successfully secured £4M in a Seed funding round led by Connect Ventures, with investment from Northzone, Triple Point, and Entrepreneur First.
Sky News understands that Tuza, which launched last September, has secured £4m of seed capital from investors led by Connect Ventures.
One stop, zero-cost price comparison service allows 1.5 million SMBs accepting payments in person to instantly compare rates from top payment providersTuza’s pricing technology enables banks to deliver bespoke rates online, combatting inertia in a £205 billion market, where 92% of SMBs stay with one payment provider for more than a yearAfter comparing £1.5 billion in card turnover for small businesses since launching in September 2023, Tuza raises £4m to accelerate growth in the UK marketConnect Ventures led the seed funding round, with investment from Northzone, Triple Point and Entrepreneur First2 May 2024: Tuza, the UK platform revolutionising payment processing for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has successfully secured £4 million in a Seed funding round led by Connect Ventures, with investment from Northzone, Triple Point, and Entrepreneur First.In an industry known for its complexity and lack of transparency, it’s challenging for SMBs to choose the right payment processing option to meet their needs. Recent research from Tuza underscores the problem: out of 1.5 million SMBs using card payments:92% of merchants stick with the same provider for over a year, missing out on significant savings as a consequenceFor example, a typical corner shop could enjoy annual savings of up to £5,400 by switching payment providers66% of merchants are unaware of how much they’re paying in transaction fees or the possibility of better deals elsewhere93% still acquire their payment provider service through a slow, manual processAt the core of Tuza’s mission to empower businesses is a zero-cost price comparison website. Its user-friendly platform enables business owners to easily and quickly assess payment rates from top providers such as Worldpay, Barclaycard and Revolut, empowering them to make informed decisions and optimise their payment processing costs.With this latest injection of seed funding, Tuza is primed to accelerate its growth, targeting the goal of reaching 100,000 merchants on the platform. This investment will also support the expansion of Tuza’s talented team, as well as further technical development.Ed Hardy, CEO and co-founder of Tuza, said: “Our latest round of investment underscores the urgency of our mission. Businesses shouldn’t bear high costs due to a lack of understanding about where or how to find better deals. Our platform provides instant, transparent access to the best solutions for each business
In recent years, the United Kingdom has solidified its position as one of the world’s premier destinations for startup innovation and investment. Fueled by a combination of factors including top-tier education institutions, a dynamic job market, and favourable regulatory conditions, the UK startup ecosystem has experienced exponential growth, propelling it to the forefront of global entrepreneurship. According to Dealroom in 2023, the UK startup ecosystem has reached a staggering valuation of over €900 billion, positioning it as the third most valuable ecosystem worldwide, trailing only the giants of the United States and China. London, in particular, has emerged as a powerhouse within the UK startup landscape, serving as a magnet for both startups and venture capital. With over €19 billion in venture capital investments pouring into the city, London stands as one of the top global hubs for entrepreneurial activity. In terms of venture capital funding, the UK’s top-performing industries in 2023 were energy, fintech, and health