Flywire · 4 days ago
Senior Business Strategy & Operations Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expFlywire is a global payments enablement and software company, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Business Operations to help drive strategic decision-making and operational excellence across their Global Education business. This role involves supporting strategic planning, assessing growth opportunities, and partnering with leaders to optimize performance and scale the platform.
Financial ServicesFinTechPaymentsService IndustrySoftware
Responsibilities
Support evaluation of new business opportunities , including new verticals, geographies, and products, through market analysis, financial modeling, and competitive research
Develop clear recommendations for strategic initiatives by assessing alternatives, building business cases, and identifying actions required to implement proposed solutions
Synthesize insights and present findings to senior leadership in a clear, structured, and compelling manner
Drive operational and revenue optimization initiatives , working with cross-functional teams to improve business models, processes, and service delivery
Enable alignment on strategic priorities across key business functions (e.g., vertical teams, marketing, product, engineering, finance, payment operations)
Lead and support elements of the annual and quarterly planning processes , ensuring teams are aligned on goals, KPIs, and execution plans
Build financial impact assessments that capture expected benefits (e.g., revenue growth, margin expansion, cost efficiencies) and required investments
Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends , competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities in the global payments and FinTech ecosystem
Partner cross-functionally to drive projects from analysis through execution, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and progress is tracked
Qualification
Required
6–10 years of experience in management consulting, strategy, business operations, corporate development, or a related field
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured-thinking skills; ability to distill complexity into actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and execute with a hands-on, action-oriented mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior stakeholders
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels and functions
A passion for innovation, technology, and helping scale a global business
Preferred
Experience in technology, SaaS, payments, or FinTech environments is highly preferred
MBA preferred but not required
Prior experience at a top-tier consulting firm (Bain, BCG, McKinsey) or in investment banking/private equity is a strong plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program
Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness) with Global FlyMates
Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
Great Talent & Development Programs
Company
Flywire
Flywire is a payments enablement and software company that simplifies complex payments for its clients and their customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$583.3MKey Investors
Goldman SachsTemasek HoldingsBain Capital Ventures
2023-08-09Post Ipo Equity· $260.1M
2021-05-26IPO
2021-03-04Series F· $60M
Leadership Team
Mike Massaro
Chief Executive Officer
David King
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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