Office & Operations Manager

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Join Lean Technologies’ Riyadh office as our Office Manager, where your dynamic role will consist of an array of stimulating challenges and opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced and fast-growing environment, this position is tailor-made for you! From office management responsibilities to spearheading engaging social events for a vibrant employee experience, to collaborating closely with the People team to streamline onboarding and off-boarding processes while liaising with governmental authorities, you will be our Riyadh employees' go-to!

Who are we

Lean enables companies to connect to their users’ bank accounts, so they can focus on the true value they want to give to their users. We make sure that the connection to the bank is useful, reliable and secure. Our products have garnered the trust of leading companies and enabled them to deliver powerful experiences when connected with a user’s bank account, allowing users to perform prudent financial planning, get better rates on loans, transfer money to friends, and more, without compromising on privacy or security.
Some of Lean’s clients include the likes of Tabby, Nayifat, Tamam, Circlys, and many more, making it the region’s most valuable Open Banking platform. The company has now processed over a billion dollars, and its products are also connected with hundreds of thousands of accounts. Lean envisions a fully inclusive financial ecosystem that serves everyone, no matter where they bank or live in the MENA region

Responsibilities

You'll support the People & Talent and the General Manager (Saudi Arabia) to ensure the operations of our Riyadh office are up to standards and that we’re providing the team with an awesome workspace, by overseeing and coordinating day-to-day administrative activities, managing office supplies, snacks, equipment, and maintenance;
You’ll actively participate in employees’ onboarding and offboarding, by assisting with simple IT support, providing colleagues with guidance, office material and helping them liaise with the relevant people at Lean and managing the Saudi HR digital platforms (Qiwa, Mudad, GOSI, etc.);
You’ll work with our other offices and Office & Operations managers to develop and implement office policies and procedures;
You’ll proactively help with other relevant business items that may arise, such as event planning (management and execution of local events to drive sales, build a community, and enable recruiting including logistics, production, venues, and budget);
You’ll cost-effectively manage perks and amenities that engage our people;
You’ll assist in coordinating internal meetings, including but not limited to Board meetings, one-on-one meetings, interviews, team meetings, etc.;
You’ll assist in coordinating travel logistics, including but not limited to visa applications, exit and re-entry permits, flights and accommodations;
You’ll collaborate with the Finance department by assisting in budget preparation and expense tracking, managing bank accounts, processing invoices and managing petty cash;
You’ll ensure that we maintain accurate and organized records.

Required qualifications for the role:

Excellent English and Arabic language skills (written and verbal communication) to operate effectively at Lean
2+ years experience working in an office management capacity
Proficient in basic office software (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
Excellent time management skills
Ability to interact professionally with employees, clients, and vendors
Capacity to handle unexpected challenges and find solutions
Basic understanding of budgeting and expense tracking
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Awareness of relevant regulations and best practices

Desired qualifications:

Previous experience in a tech startup and/or leading tech company
Knowledge of the fintech ecosystem in the Middle East

NB. While we think the above experience could be important, we’re keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply!!

Our products have received resoundingly positive feedback from developers and customers alike, with Sequoia leading its $33 million Series A round, marking its first in the GCC. Yet, this is just the beginning. We're working tirelessly to expand our coverage across the region while further deepening the value we provide to our stakeholders. To that end, we're always on the lookout for talented, driven, and entrepreneurial candidates to join us in our mission of enabling the next generation of financial innovation. If you're motivated by solving hard problems and leaving a lasting legacy while you're at it, Lean's where you need to be.
Not only do we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, and flexible office hours, but we also insist that every member of the team hold a meaningful equity stake in the business to ensure long-term alignment. We'd love you to join us for this journey!

Lean is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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