The world is changing. We all want something different.
At Luno, we see you as an individual, and we want to unleash your potential and empower you to become the best possible version of yourself.
Luno welcomes crypto lovers and crypto newbies. You - just like everyone in the world - are on your own unique crypto-learning journey.
We are a mission-driven cryptocurrency company that is building more open and equal access to the future of money. You don’t have to know lots about crypto to be interested in joining us, you just have to feel that upgrading the world to a fairer financial system matters, and that you’d like to be part of this global change. We’re a passionate and committed team taking on a challenge of epic proportions. Like the first moon landing, it requires a special kind of peopleworking togetherwith unusual skill, focus and determination. We need the best team on board for our mission.
If that sounds like a culture you’d thrive in, then we are excited to hear from you.
A little about us
Luno means moon in Esperanto, we chose the name because at night, wherever you are in the world, you look up at the same moon. We believe in the power of working together, as one team, across borders, with clear focus and shared purpose.
Our popular mobile app and website helps people around the world grow and manage their money using the world's most mature cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC. We’ve processed over$21 billionto date.
Over 7 million customers across 40 countries have chosen to hold their crypto wallets on Luno because we offer a delightfully simple experience and bank-grade security.
We're part of the Digital Currency Group, named in 2021 as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies, in the “Disruptors” category alongside Tesla, AirBnB, SpaceX, Peloton. TIME noted that DCG is .
We’re proud to be one of the world’s most international cryptocurrency teams, with colleagues from 43 different nationalities working across South Africa, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Nigeria, Australia and Singapore. Financial inclusion is part of our mission, but on a deeper level, inclusion is a way of life, and a way of work for us. It is part of who we are as a company, and a group of human individuals.
The role in a nutshell
In this role, you’ll be envisioning, developing, implementing and maintaining the best tools, which provide strategically aligned value for a rapidly scaling business.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Luno’s awesome Finance team and make an immediate impact. Some of the reasons you should be biting our arm off to get on board this rocketship:
Crypto is the future and is on the cusp of mass adoption - the time is now!
Luno is scaling fast: We are entering new markets, including the US, and aiming to double headcount within the next 12 months.
Great people and culture: work with pioneers in the crypto space, happy to support flexible working, an inspiration day on top of your holiday allowance.
Your mission will involve
Maintain and build improvements in existing systems (Anaplan, Kissflow, Sage) with help from internal teams and/ or external consultants.
Seek out opportunities for automation through review and redesign of existing processes.
Identify, evaluate, design, test and implement new systems and tools in collaboration with the teams they serve.
Understand business processes to identify areas for improvement/streamlining through gaining an understanding of dependencies, systems, automation risks and challenges.
Review internal systems to ensure they are aligned across the business.
Provide guidance in troubleshooting root-cause errors in complex or mission critical processes.
Consulting strategically on how the systems scale.
In your first six months, you will
Learn the workings of our key existing systems
Maintain and build improvements to our existing systems
Review existing processes, with the mindset of seeking out opportunities for automation
Integrate yourself into the team and learn our ways of working
‘The ideal Lunaut for this role, will have’
Essential skills
A bright, logical mindset, with the ability to quickly grasp concepts and think creatively about solutions.
Ability to assess and prioritise incoming information in order to draw inferences from that information that will inform a line of enquiry.
The attention to detail of a hawk.
Proficiency in SQL and Javascript coding to set up APIs to automate data retrieval from underlying databases.
Understanding of processes, systems and flow of data.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with a variety of people across the business at all levels.
Excellent written and verbal skills
Nice-to-haves
Excel in Excel.
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis acquired through related work experience.
Exposure to existing Luno systems (Sage X3, Anaplan, Looker, Kissflow).
Behaviours we want in all roles
Moontality (read more on our website).
Commitment to continuous self-improvement.
Curiosity.
Self aware, hard-working team player.
Additive to team culture.
A willingness to get your hands dirty and take accountability, e.g. if you see something isn’t working, get it fixed.
We welcome diversity of thought and respectful disagreement.
Life at Luno
If you’re looking to work on something truly global and disruptive with a forward-thinking and ambitious team that highly values diversity, teamwork, and the continuous quest for excellence, then this is an opportunity for you.
Like the majority of the companies, Luno is currently working remotely to keep our employees safe, which means you will not be physically, but virtually onboarded for now!
Live long andprosper.We’ve got you covered with excellent private medical insurance.
You'll be able to continuouslyup-skillyourself with access to free courses onUdemy, Coursera and Codecademy.
For the crypto fans among you (should be everyone!),you'll pay 0 feeswith Luno from the day you start
Generousmaternity / paternityleave.
An annualinspiration day, over and above your annual and public holiday leave... for that pottery course you’ve always been meaning to do!
Work with aglobally diverse teamof hardworking, ambitious and friendly people on something that will truly revolutionise the financial world.
We havevirtual cooking, dancing, drawing and house planting classeshosted by our Lunauts to break up your day and work that other part of your brain.
Work is important, butyour mental health should always take priority. At Luno, we do everything we can to make sure you lead a healthy and happy life. That's why Luno gives youfree access to Headspace– a full library of guided meditations, sleep stories, and music.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not negatively discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
