YouLend
About Us YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding, to their merchant base, without capital at risk. We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown % year-on-year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in several European countries as well as the United States where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe. The Role This is a senior, hands-on leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional Office Manager to own and elevate the entire UK office function. You will be fully accountable for ensuring the office operates seamlessly, safely, and to an exceptional standard every day. You will lead the office management function, manage stakeholders across the business, and act as the go-to operational lead for everything workplace-related from Health & Safety and facilities to travel, relocations, supplier management, and company-wide events. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-growing, high-performance fintech environment and takes pride in delivering operational excellence. Responsibilities Office leadership ownership Own the UK office function end-to-end Lead and develop the office management team Implement scalable processes to support continued company growth Act as the primary escalation point for all workplace matters Partner closely with Senior Leadership and People teams Health & Safety Take full ownership of Health & Safety across the UK office Ensure compliance with UK legislation and best practice standards Conduct risk assessments, audits, and maintain all required documentation Lead fire safety, first aid, ergonomics and wellbeing initiatives Act as the designated H&S lead for the London office Facilities and Workplace Experience Manage all facilities, maintenance and supplier relationships Lead office relocations, refurbishments and space planning initiativesMaintain a high-quality, professional and welcoming environment Oversee kitchen operations, supplies and general workplace standards Travel and Executive Support Coordinate complex travel arrangements where required Support leadership logistics and visitor coordination Events Own the delivery of company-wide events, offsites and team gatherings Ensure events are professionally executed and aligned with company culture Support engagement initiatives in partnership with other stakeholders Commercial Management Manage the office budget effectively Negotiate supplier contracts and drive cost efficiencies Track and report on office-related expenditure The ideal candidate will have the following skillset Significant experience as a senior Office Manager or Workplace Lead in a fast-paced environment Proven experience leading a team or managing an office management function Strong, hands on experience leading Health & Safety in an office environment Deep understanding of UK H&S regulations and compliance requirements Experience managing office relocations and scaling operations Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability Exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in a high-growth and fast paced environment Desirable skills Experience within a fintech, financial services or private equity backed environment NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification Experience managing multi site offices or supporting international teams Experience implementing workplace systems, tools or automation to improve efficiency Experience supporting senior executives in a high performance environment Knowledge of business continuity planning and crisis management Experience driving workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives Confidence working with data and reporting Why join YouLend? Award Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace. Award Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC. It's just getting fun We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace. But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started. Lots of upsides High growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business). Well capitalised with supportive private equity backing. Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets. Motivating work environment A high quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives. Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other's backs. Independent work environment where results matter. Data driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti red tape). We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Stock Options Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA EAP with Health Assured Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London Free Gym in office building in Holborn Subsidised Lunch via Feedr Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office Monthly in office Masseuse Team and Company Socials Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
About Us YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding, to their merchant base, without capital at risk. We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown % year-on-year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in several European countries as well as the United States where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe. The Role This is a senior, hands-on leadership role. We are seeking an exceptional Office Manager to own and elevate the entire UK office function. You will be fully accountable for ensuring the office operates seamlessly, safely, and to an exceptional standard every day. You will lead the office management function, manage stakeholders across the business, and act as the go-to operational lead for everything workplace-related from Health & Safety and facilities to travel, relocations, supplier management, and company-wide events. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-growing, high-performance fintech environment and takes pride in delivering operational excellence. Responsibilities Office leadership ownership Own the UK office function end-to-end Lead and develop the office management team Implement scalable processes to support continued company growth Act as the primary escalation point for all workplace matters Partner closely with Senior Leadership and People teams Health & Safety Take full ownership of Health & Safety across the UK office Ensure compliance with UK legislation and best practice standards Conduct risk assessments, audits, and maintain all required documentation Lead fire safety, first aid, ergonomics and wellbeing initiatives Act as the designated H&S lead for the London office Facilities and Workplace Experience Manage all facilities, maintenance and supplier relationships Lead office relocations, refurbishments and space planning initiativesMaintain a high-quality, professional and welcoming environment Oversee kitchen operations, supplies and general workplace standards Travel and Executive Support Coordinate complex travel arrangements where required Support leadership logistics and visitor coordination Events Own the delivery of company-wide events, offsites and team gatherings Ensure events are professionally executed and aligned with company culture Support engagement initiatives in partnership with other stakeholders Commercial Management Manage the office budget effectively Negotiate supplier contracts and drive cost efficiencies Track and report on office-related expenditure The ideal candidate will have the following skillset Significant experience as a senior Office Manager or Workplace Lead in a fast-paced environment Proven experience leading a team or managing an office management function Strong, hands on experience leading Health & Safety in an office environment Deep understanding of UK H&S regulations and compliance requirements Experience managing office relocations and scaling operations Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability Exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in a high-growth and fast paced environment Desirable skills Experience within a fintech, financial services or private equity backed environment NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification Experience managing multi site offices or supporting international teams Experience implementing workplace systems, tools or automation to improve efficiency Experience supporting senior executives in a high performance environment Knowledge of business continuity planning and crisis management Experience driving workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives Confidence working with data and reporting Why join YouLend? Award Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace. Award Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC. It's just getting fun We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace. But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started. Lots of upsides High growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business). Well capitalised with supportive private equity backing. Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets. Motivating work environment A high quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives. Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other's backs. Independent work environment where results matter. Data driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti red tape). We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Stock Options Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA EAP with Health Assured Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London Free Gym in office building in Holborn Subsidised Lunch via Feedr Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office Monthly in office Masseuse Team and Company Socials Football Power League / Paddle and Yoga Club At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
YouLend
Overview YouLend is the preferred global embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce sites, tech companies and payment services providers such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Stripe, Deliveroo and Etsy. Our software platform and APIs enable our partners to offer flexible financing products, in their desired branding, to their SME merchant base. With YouLend's AI-driven credit risk assessment solutions, more merchants and SMEs than ever can receive fast, flexible and affordable funding. We operate in 9+ geographies across the UK, EU and US. We believe that the future of financial services will be delivered by customer-oriented tech companies that embed financing in their customer journeys, and we are building the solutions that will power that future. We are seeking a top-performing, smart and motivated individual to join our legal team in London. You will work with the legal team and the wider company to deliver growth against ambitious targets (>doubling each year) and support YouLend's business in the UK, Europe and US. If you are a qualified attorney, have 3-5 years of PQE with experience in debt capital markets, financing, M&A, financial regulatory and/or fintech practices at a top law firm in the UK (or another Commonwealth jurisdiction) or EU, and are looking for an opportunity to leverage your experience in an in-house setting while expanding the breadth of your practice, this could be a great opportunity for you. The role will require you to manage our existing and new capital mandates, but is also highly varied and will require you to advise our business across a wide range of practice areas (including product, tech, commercial negotiation, regulatory, and capital markets) and geographies. You will be: Collaborating with the capital markets team to manage and negotiate complex financings such as term facilities, revolving credit facilities, forward-flow financings and securitisations. Supporting the commercial team in negotiating major partnerships for YouLend, and drafting / updating bespoke partnership agreements. Some of YouLend's partners include Amazon, eBay, Stripe, and Shopify. Working cross-functionally with all arms of the business (including commercial, product, tech, sales, etc.) to provide pragmatic and business-minded legal advice. Structuring and refreshing our product offerings and partnership models to navigate the dynamic fintech regulatory landscape. Conducting ongoing review and updating our merchant financing agreements in light of market / regulatory / partner-specific developments. Collaborating with the capital markets team to manage and negotiate complex capital mandates such as term facilities, revolving credit facilities, forward-flow financings and securitisations. Driving development of innovative financing products to serve our SME customer base. Supporting the product team on YouLend's existing products and the development of new products. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various contracts and other legal documents. You have: 3-5 years of professional experience as a transactional lawyer (corporate, M&A, financing, fintech and/or capital markets practice) from a top law firm. Prior fintech experience is also welcome. A keen interest in fintech and YouLend's SME financing products. Desire to work across multiple jurisdictions. Knowledge and understanding of financing products, commercial transactions and corporate law. Exposure to a broad range of commercial and technology law issues and experience across a range of commercial contracts. Experience managing communications with non-legal stakeholders and delivering legal advice in a practical manner. Desire to broaden your practice and a willingness to learn. A fast, self-driven learner who can gain rapid familiarity with complex products, solutions and legal frameworks and maintain knowledge of those changing products, solutions and legal frameworks. Solution-oriented with excellent time management, planning and organisational skills. The following would be useful: Prior fintech (in-house or otherwise) experience. Experience with financing, banking and/or debt capital markets practice. Fluency in German or French. Working on cross-border transactions with international, multicultural teams. Experience in working with other jurisdictions in addition to the UK (e.g. the EU and US). Why join YouLend? Award-Winning Team: Won "In-House Banking & Financial Services Team of the Year" at The Lawyer Awards 2024, showcasing our commitment to excellence and industry leadership. Shortlisted at the British Legal Awards 2024 hosted by International for In-House Legal Team of the Year and General Counsel of the Year. Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work 2024" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace. Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC. We offer comprehensive benefits package that includes: Stock Options Private Medical insurance via Vitality EAP with Health Assured Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London Free Gym in office building in Holborn Subsidised Lunch via Feedr Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office Monthly in-office Masseuse Team and Company Socials Football Power League / Squash Club At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
Overview YouLend is the preferred global embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce sites, tech companies and payment services providers such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Stripe, Deliveroo and Etsy. Our software platform and APIs enable our partners to offer flexible financing products, in their desired branding, to their SME merchant base. With YouLend's AI-driven credit risk assessment solutions, more merchants and SMEs than ever can receive fast, flexible and affordable funding. We operate in 9+ geographies across the UK, EU and US. We believe that the future of financial services will be delivered by customer-oriented tech companies that embed financing in their customer journeys, and we are building the solutions that will power that future. We are seeking a top-performing, smart and motivated individual to join our legal team in London. You will work with the legal team and the wider company to deliver growth against ambitious targets (>doubling each year) and support YouLend's business in the UK, Europe and US. If you are a qualified attorney, have 3-5 years of PQE with experience in debt capital markets, financing, M&A, financial regulatory and/or fintech practices at a top law firm in the UK (or another Commonwealth jurisdiction) or EU, and are looking for an opportunity to leverage your experience in an in-house setting while expanding the breadth of your practice, this could be a great opportunity for you. The role will require you to manage our existing and new capital mandates, but is also highly varied and will require you to advise our business across a wide range of practice areas (including product, tech, commercial negotiation, regulatory, and capital markets) and geographies. You will be: Collaborating with the capital markets team to manage and negotiate complex financings such as term facilities, revolving credit facilities, forward-flow financings and securitisations. Supporting the commercial team in negotiating major partnerships for YouLend, and drafting / updating bespoke partnership agreements. Some of YouLend's partners include Amazon, eBay, Stripe, and Shopify. Working cross-functionally with all arms of the business (including commercial, product, tech, sales, etc.) to provide pragmatic and business-minded legal advice. Structuring and refreshing our product offerings and partnership models to navigate the dynamic fintech regulatory landscape. Conducting ongoing review and updating our merchant financing agreements in light of market / regulatory / partner-specific developments. Collaborating with the capital markets team to manage and negotiate complex capital mandates such as term facilities, revolving credit facilities, forward-flow financings and securitisations. Driving development of innovative financing products to serve our SME customer base. Supporting the product team on YouLend's existing products and the development of new products. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various contracts and other legal documents. You have: 3-5 years of professional experience as a transactional lawyer (corporate, M&A, financing, fintech and/or capital markets practice) from a top law firm. Prior fintech experience is also welcome. A keen interest in fintech and YouLend's SME financing products. Desire to work across multiple jurisdictions. Knowledge and understanding of financing products, commercial transactions and corporate law. Exposure to a broad range of commercial and technology law issues and experience across a range of commercial contracts. Experience managing communications with non-legal stakeholders and delivering legal advice in a practical manner. Desire to broaden your practice and a willingness to learn. A fast, self-driven learner who can gain rapid familiarity with complex products, solutions and legal frameworks and maintain knowledge of those changing products, solutions and legal frameworks. Solution-oriented with excellent time management, planning and organisational skills. The following would be useful: Prior fintech (in-house or otherwise) experience. Experience with financing, banking and/or debt capital markets practice. Fluency in German or French. Working on cross-border transactions with international, multicultural teams. Experience in working with other jurisdictions in addition to the UK (e.g. the EU and US). Why join YouLend? Award-Winning Team: Won "In-House Banking & Financial Services Team of the Year" at The Lawyer Awards 2024, showcasing our commitment to excellence and industry leadership. Shortlisted at the British Legal Awards 2024 hosted by International for In-House Legal Team of the Year and General Counsel of the Year. Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work 2024" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace. Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC. We offer comprehensive benefits package that includes: Stock Options Private Medical insurance via Vitality EAP with Health Assured Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London Free Gym in office building in Holborn Subsidised Lunch via Feedr Deliveroo Allowance if working late in office Monthly in-office Masseuse Team and Company Socials Football Power League / Squash Club At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.
