Operations Analyst - 12 month FTC

Posted:
3/19/2025, 5:05:54 AM

Location(s):
Riga, Latvia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

GoCardless are here to support you and we’re committed to making the hiring process inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you need extra support or any adjustments made, please reach out to your Talent Partner.

Remember, we don’t expect you to meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply.

 

About us

GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions.

We are headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia and the United States.

The role - this is a fixed term contract of 12 months

As an Operations Analyst, you will help build and assist with forecasting and capacity planning for multi-site teams, optimizing service levels and efficiency. You will develop and implement workforce management (WFM) models tailored to GoCardless' Shared Services teams, leading projects on capacity planning, forecasting, performance analysis, staffing, and process management. Collaborating with operational managers and process improvement specialists across Merchant Operations, you will enhance WFM processes for Customer, Fraud, and Payments & Billing teams. With strong communication skills and industry experience, you will support key initiatives such as service management, outbound payments staffing, service level agreement reviews, and operational improvements through data analysis, scheduling, and performance evaluation.

This position is located in our HQ2 in Riga, which was recently honored with the prestigious CEE Business Services Award for being the ‘Most Vibrant Employer - Latvia,’ offering you the chance to thrive in a dynamic and engaging workplace.

Deliverables

  • Design and build accessible reports that analyse the impact of demand volume, AHT, performance & shrinkage for staffing requirements across multi-channel and site needs (phone, email, chat) for Ops managers to agree and implement
  • Build an operational forecast variance 
  • Create accurate budget analysis based on actual vs. expected capacity deployed, and summarising impacts on unit cost and operational efficiency
  • Create the process that supports hiring and ramp plans for movements in operational FTE, joiner/movers/leavers, and the impact this has on service levels
  • Work alongside the team leading the Service Management program to input and design robust WFM tooling and processes for scale
  • Deliver recommendations for productivity targets across teams based on efficiency savings, tooling improvements, and support managers with reporting

What excites you

  • Dynamic Forecasting and Capacity Planning -  you build and assist in forecasting and capacity planning for multi-site teams, integrating analytical skills to drive operational efficiency
  • Collaboration with Diverse Teams - you enjoy working closely with operational managers and process improvement specialists to enhance WFM processes across various teams
  • Impactful Projects - you dive into leading WFM-specific projects, such as launching new tooling and reviewing service level agreements
  • Data-Driven Decision Making - the emphasis on designing accessible reports and analyzing performance metrics resonates with you regarding a passion for leveraging data to inform and support strategic business decisions
  • Continuous Improvement - you are eager to engage in process improvements and change management initiatives that will enhance operational efficiencies and ultimately benefit the customer experience at GoCardless

What excites us  

  • You have excellent analysis and excel and google sheets skills and great experience of data visualisation tools (Looker, Big Query, Domo)
  • You’re financially literate, able to work with Finance business partners to provide inputs to annual planning & budgeting process when thinking about headcount and budgeted hours for utilisation in Operations teams
  • You have experience working on cross-departmental process-improvement initiatives and projects and can move at pace
  • You have experience in WFM tools, such as Tymeshift, Monday, Workday, NICE or similar and how these integrate with Zendesk and Bob
  • You have used or are very familiar with Salesforce and similar tools

Salary range - the expected base salary range for this position is between 2,667 - €4,000 (gross) per month

Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. 

(some of) The good stuff

  • Wellbeing - stay healthy with dedicated support and medical cover
  • Work away scheme - you can apply to work away from your country of residence for up to 90 days in any 12 month period (in accordance with our work away policy)
  • Adaptive Working - Our hybrid workplace model fosters collaboration and flexibility, with in-office days determined at team level
  • Equity - all permanently employed GeeCees receive equity so we can share in the success we achieve together
  • Parental leave - to suit everyone embarking on life's great adventure
  • Time off - generous holiday allowance, + 3 annual volunteer days, + 4 annual business-wide wellness days (‘GC Fridays’)

Life at GoCardless  

We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building the bank payment network of the future and our ambition is to move money anywhere, for anything, for anyone. If we’re going to achieve this goal, we need to build a team of ‘GeeCees’ that is as wonderfully diverse as the world we live in - with a multitude of perspectives, experiences & backgrounds.

We’ve got a long way to go, but here’s how we’re doing as of July 2024;

45% identify as women

23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed or Other

10% identify as LGBTQIA+

9% identify as neurodiverse

2% identify as disabled

If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report 

Sustainability 

We’re committed to reducing our impact on the environment, leaving a more sustainable world for future generations. In 2021 we became co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition, a group of businesses committed to taking climate action as part of the UNFCCC Race to Zero. We aim to reduce our impact and to create positive change on the natural world. Check out our sustainability action plan here. 

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GoCardless

Website: https://gocardless.com/

Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 2011

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown

Industries: Financial Services ⋅ FinTech ⋅ Payments