Country Operations Lead (Fixed Term)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>A</strong><strong>BOUT TIDE</strong></h3> <p>At Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting.</p> <p>Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France.</p> <p>Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love.</p> <p><strong>Tide facts:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs</li> <li>Over 2 million members: 900,000 UK and 1,100,000 in India and growing rapidly</li> <li>Over $300 million raised in funding</li> <li>Over 2,800 Tideans globally</li> <li>Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026</li> <li>We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg</li> </ul></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> <p><em><strong>This is an exciting fixed-term opportunity as a Maternity Cover. </strong></em></p> <p>As the Country Operations Lead, you will step into a pivotal role, providing critical support to the German market, ensuring operational continuity and the delivery of strategic initiatives. You will be a dynamic strategic and operational partner to the Country Managing Director of Tide Germany, driving high-impact initiatives and ensuring the seamless execution of our ambitious business priorities.</p> <h3><br>ABOUT THE ROLE</h3> <p>Your responsibilities will include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Chief of Staff (Planning, Exec Comms, Governance):</strong> Act as the strategic right-hand to the Country Managing Director, translating business vision into actionable, cross-functional roadmaps. Elevate organizational effectiveness by driving rigorous planning, prioritization, and governance across key initiatives. Represent the Country MD in internal and external forums - including PR activities and stakeholder engagements - to ensure consistent alignment. Champion the operational heartbeat of the German business by designing and managing high-impact cadences, including