Full-Time

Portfolio Manager

Enterprise

Updated on 3/14/2025

Wayflyer

Wayflyer

201-500 employees

Provides growth financing for eCommerce businesses

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

North Carolina, USA

Work remotely abroad for up to 60 days a year.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 7+ years relevant work experience, with a significant portion focused on making large debt investment decisions
  • Experience structuring and executing debt investments to fast-scaling, pre-break even companies - ideally asset light E-Commerce/SaaS
  • A confident communicator who can interact with founders/CFO’s and gain a deep understanding of their business
  • Commercial in nature, quantitatively inclined and can juggle risk mitigation with growth
  • Ability to analyse and understand financial reporting/business data presented by companies
  • First-principle thinker skilled at simplifying complex organisational issues
  • Previous experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across an organisation
  • You’re articulate, organised, a self-starter, and a detail oriented, go-getter
Responsibilities
  • Grow the Wayflyer book in a sustainable way by limiting credit losses
  • Manage the relationship and ongoing credit performance of the firm’s largest and most complex clients
  • Engage directly with founders and their teams to understand their business models, assess risk profiles, and tailor financing solutions
  • Evaluate large, strategic credit opportunities, structuring and presenting recommendations to the Credit Committee
  • Lead the assessment, structuring, and approval of new loan opportunities, collaborating closely with sales and operations teams to onboard new clients and nurture long-term relationships
  • Oversee the management of the existing loan portfolio, collaborate closely with senior management to design and implement advanced portfolio management strategies
  • Shape and execute product and pricing strategies that align with business objectives and market conditions
  • Manage delinquent loans and collections, navigating revised payment structures and/or legal strategies
Desired Qualifications
  • Background with venture debt
  • Strong knowledge on metrics such as CAC, LTV, customer retention rates, etc.

Wayflyer provides growth financing specifically for eCommerce companies, helping them to overcome financial challenges and reach their full potential. The company analyzes data from clients' online stores to create customized funding solutions, allowing businesses to expand without sacrificing equity. By securely connecting to clients' platforms, Wayflyer can assess their performance and deliver funding options within 24 hours. Their primary focus is on revenue-based financing, which enables eCommerce businesses to efficiently fund their inventory and marketing efforts. Unlike many competitors, Wayflyer emphasizes a data-driven approach to financing, aiming to support eCommerce companies in their journey to become global brands.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$229.8M

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayflyer's acquisition of MadeMeBuyIt enhances its marketplace capabilities for social media expansion.
  • The launch of Wholesale Financing opens new revenue streams beyond online-only businesses.
  • Wayflyer's achievement of monthly profitability positions it for sustainable growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech companies could erode Wayflyer's market share.
  • Expansion into wholesale financing may expose Wayflyer to brick-and-mortar retail risks.
  • Reliance on the U.S. market poses risks if economic conditions worsen.

What makes Wayflyer unique

  • Wayflyer offers revenue-based financing without requiring equity from eCommerce businesses.
  • The company provides tailored funding solutions by analyzing store data with bank-level security.
  • Wayflyer's rapid funding process offers financial support within 24 hours of evaluation.

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Benefits

Equity scheme

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Support for Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Business Post
Feb 28th, 2025
Wayflyer Acquires MadeMeBuyIt Marketplace

Wayflyer has made its second acquisition by purchasing MadeMeBuyIt, a US-based inventory marketplace. MadeMeBuyIt connects big box retailers with e-commerce brands that are expanding their presence on social media.

FF News
Feb 13th, 2025
Wayflyer Appoints Victor Tuson Palau, as its First Chief Technology Officer

Wayflyer, the leading financing company for consumer brands, today announced the appointment of Victor Tuson Palau, as its first Chief Technology Officer.

FF News
Feb 13th, 2025
Wayflyer Appoints Victor Tuson Palau, As Its First Chief Technology Officer

Wayflyer, the leading financing company for consumer brands, today announced the appointment of Victor Tuson Palau, as its first Chief Technology Officer. The hire underscores Wayflyer’s investment in the development of a world-class engineering function to support the business in its next phase of growth.“From application to funding, technology underpins a seamless experience for our customers,” said Aidan Corbett, CEO & Founder of Wayflyer. “I’m delighted to welcome Victor to the business. He brings a wealth of technical and leadership expertise supporting high-growth startups. I look forward to working closely with him as we rapidly expand operations and evolve into a true multi-product business.”Victor joins the business from investment platform, Bitpanda, where he led the 250-strong product and technology functions through international expansion. In a career spanning over two decades, Victor has also held a number of senior leadership positions at Ebury, Bitnami and Canonical

Business Post
Nov 29th, 2024
The way forward is to grow internationally

Why it is in the news: Achieving four-digit annual growth over multiple years, fintech firm Wayflyer has been recognised as Ireland's fastest-growing technology company in the 2024 Deloitte Fast 50 awards.

Tech.eu
May 9th, 2024
10 Irish Startups To Watch In 2024

Amidst a rapidly evolving technology landscape, Irish technology companies have demonstrated their power in solutions that have not only pushed the boundaries of innovation but also cemented their position as key players on the global stage. Irish tech companies raised €1.9 billion in 2023, thus positioning the country among the top 10 countries that raised the most. As these deals unfolded, they not only reflected the resilience and adaptability of the Irish tech sector but also hinted at promising future developments that will shape the industry for years to come