Head of Client Operations

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About

Malt is Europe's leading freelancing platform with one clear mission: to give people the freedom to choose who they work with. Co-founded in 2013 by Vincent Huguet, Malt is a tech company with a human approach that helps companies and freelancers make the perfect match.

Malt is a marketplace that embraces a community of over 800,000 freelancers and over 70,000 clients, ranging from Small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations. We’re more than just a connector. Our marketplace streamlines freelancer-client communications, simplifies administrative and legal tasks, expedites invoicing and payments, and so much more. It’s all about giving both freelancers and companies choice and added peace of mind so that every experience on Malt is nothing less than (inter)stellar.

Malt is also


  • a tech company with a human approach

  • a company with a strong culture fueled by 700 Malters from 40+ nationalities, working from 9 countries all around Europe - Germany, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Spain, France, Netherlands, Nordic countries, United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

  • committed to creating a safe and inclusive space where every employee can thrive both personally and professionally.

  • committed to equality and diversity (50% of people managers are women)

  • a company with strong career path policies allowing all Malters to develop and grow equally

  • backed by renowned investors including ISAI, Serena, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI France

Join us on Planet Malt, we need you to help us write this next chapter!đŸȘ

Job Description

đŸȘÂ Discover our galaxy

Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 700,000 talented freelancers with 70,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:

- A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries

- A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth

- Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI

- A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently

Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here! đŸȘ

At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

The Head of ClientOps will be responsible for the entire O2C cycle and the management of a 22+ people team (including 4 team leaders). This critical role embraces 1/ efficient sale administration missions (billing operations, PO management) and 2/Cash allocation and collection. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals and work closely with other department senior Managers (Sales, Product, Tech, Data, Customer Support) to meet the company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Manage and grow the ClientOps teams by overseeing hiring, fostering professional development, training team leaders, and providing inspirational leadership.

  • Product & Tech Collaboration
  • Represent ClientOps in stakeholder meetings with Product & Tech, driving product improvements by ensuring the team's expertise is integrated into the development of all Order-to-Cash (O2C) systems.

  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with key internal teams (including Sales, Customer Care, Financing, and Accounting) and clients to streamline processes, resolve exceptions, and enhance the overall customer journey.

  • O2C Process Ownership & Improvement
  • Take full ownership of the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle, continuously seeking and implementing improvements from initial client setup through to final cash collection and bad debt recovery.

  • Hands-on Cash Collection Support
  • Actively support the team in daily collection activities while identifying and implementing process optimisations to improve efficiency and results.

    Skills

  • Experience: 10-15 years in a marketplace, customer operations, or cash collection role.
  • Leadership: 5+ years leading large (15+), multicultural teams.
  • Education: Bachelor's in Finance/related field; MBA or CTP certification is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of the O2C cycle, marketplace environments, and PSPs.
  • Sales Acumen: Strong knowledge of complex sales processes for large international accounts.
  • Communication: Ability to inspire teams and articulate complex financial concepts clearly.
  • Analytical Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a strong eye for detail.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities
  • How to join the mission? 🚀

    First call with Mariana Susman, our Talent Acquisition Manager, to better understand your background, aspirations and answer any questions you may have. (30-45 minutes)

    Track Record interview with our Interim CFO, BenoĂźt Charpentier

    Business case for you to complete and present to members of the team in order to assess your skills for the role and presentation skills. 

    Final interview to discuss Malt’s long-term vision

    Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally đŸ’«

    - Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other new joiners at our office in Paris

    - Equity: Every Malter is entitled to stock options 

    - Lunch vouchers (legal benefit): €9/day on your Swile card

    - Transportation (legal benefit): 50% reimbursement (any type of transport)

    - Healthcare insurance (legal benefit) 

    - RTT: From 8 to 12 days off per year

    - Sports: Company participation to a Gymlib membership

    - Malt sabbatical: Every three years, all Malters are entitled to a one month fully paid sabbatical leave

    - Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow

    - Remote work: Hybrid policy balancing on-site and home office

    - Team building events organized every year

    Ready? Get your ticket to Malt đŸȘÂ 

    At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.

    Additional Information

    • Contract Type: Full-Time
    • Location: Paris
    • Possible partial remote