Implementation Manager, Risk Strategy
LightspeedEMEAPosted 30 March 2026
Job Description
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Are you a strategic operator who enjoys turning complex operational challenges into scalable solutions? Do you thrive at the intersection of risk, operations, and product innovation? If so, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
As an Implementation Manager, Risk Strategy , you will play a key role within our Financial Services team, helping ensure that our products, processes, and operational strategies scale safely and efficiently. You’ll partner with teams across Risk, Product, Engineering, Audit, and Data to improve how we manage risk, launch new capabilities, and support our merchants.
Your mission
Our purpose is to enable an exceptional merchant experience by ensuring that new products and feature updates are supported by robust risk assessments and scalable operational processes.
You will help Financial Services Operations become more efficient and resilient by:
Streamlining cross-functional processes to support strategic initiatives
Researching and implementing improvements across Financial Services operations
Driving automation and centralizing tooling where possible
Preventing risk and compliance issues when new features or products launch
Ensuring teams have reliable data to make decisions and detect trends
Building strong, collaborative partnerships across teams and with external stakeholders
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll act as a strategic operator at the heart of our Financial Services organization. You will identify operational challenges, design solutions, and lead high-impact initiatives from discovery through implementation.
You’ll work closely with leaders and teams across Risk Operations, Product Technology, Business Transformation, and Financial Services Operations to deliver meaningful improvements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading strategic initiatives that improve risk management, operational efficiency, and tooling across Payments and Capital products
Conducting risk assessments for new products and feature updates
Translating complex operational challenges into clear, scalable solutions
Building business cases and defining project scopes for strategic improvements
Partnering with cross-functional teams to align on timelines, resources, and delivery plans
Driving initiatives from problem identification to implementation and successful handover to operational teams
Producing high-quality documentation, guidance, and analysis to support operational improvements
Conducting research, stakeholder interviews, and user shadowing to identify process improvements
Monitoring operational performance and proactively identifying areas for improvement
Communicating insights and recommendations clearly through presentations, data analysis, visualizations, and documentation
What you need to bring
We’re looking for a strategic thinker with strong operational expertise and the ability to drive cross-functional change in complex environments.
You likely have:
Proven leadership experience in a fintech, retail, ecommerce, or hospitality SaaS environment
Experience launching or significantly improving products or internal operational processes
Relevant experience in Payments and Capital operations
A strong track record of leading cross-functional initiatives from discovery through implementation
The ability to translate business problems into structured, actionable solutions
A deep understanding of operational risk, compliance, and customer experience considerations
Knowledge of fraud prevention, compliance, and anti-money laundering best practices
Familiarity with operational tooling such as case management systems, workflow automation platforms, or data tools (e.g., SQL, Looker)
What will help you succeed in this role
A high degree of autonomy and comfort working in agile, fast-moving environments
The ability to balance multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity confidently
Strong communication skills and the ability t ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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