Reserved role — Italian Law 68⁄1999 (art. Milan, Italy · Hybrid · Full-time · Reports to the VP of Operations This role is open exclusively to candidates belonging to the protected categories under Italian Law 68⁄1999 and registered with the collocamento mirato lists.

About

Cardo AI Since 2018, Cardo AI has been building the technology that makes Private Credit and Asset-Based Finance (ABF) markets more accessible and efficient. More than (40 billion in assets now run on our platform, helping banks, trustees, and investors move faster, make better decisions, and get more from their portfolios. Our ambition is to help the ABF market grow beyond )40 trillion, and we’re pursuing it as one international team spread across Milan, London, New York, Tirana, and Prishtina.

Every growing company depends on two things working quietly in the background: people being hired, paid, and supported properly, and money being spent carefully and accounted for accurately. In this role, you’ll own both.

As Operations

Manager for Talent & Finance, you’ll be based in our Milan office and report directly to our VP of Operations. You’ll make sure new colleagues have a smooth start, that payroll is right every single month, and that leadership always has a clear picture of where our money goes.

Talent Operations

Own the operational side of the employee journey, from onboarding and contract changes through to offboarding Collect and verify monthly payroll inputs, working with our external payroll consultants so everyone is paid accurately and on time Manage leave and absences, benefits, meal vouchers, and welfare programmes Coordinate recruiting logistics, including interview scheduling and candidate travel Manage visa, work permit,



and invitation letter processes together with our immigration partners Keep us compliant with Italian labour regulations, including occupational health and safety documentation Finance Operations Manage company cards, employee reimbursements, refunds, and vendor invoices and payments Support month-end close by preparing documentation and resolving discrepancies Oversee SaaS subscriptions and vendor contracts, and actively look for savings Processes & Systems Maintain and improve the HR, finance, and internal tools the team relies on Membership in the protected categories under Law 68⁄99 (required) At least 3 years of experience in operations, HR administration, finance administration, or a similar role, ideally in a growing or international company Practical knowledge of Italian employment administration, including contracts, CCNL, and payroll processes, along with a solid grasp of basic accounting Experience working with external payroll consultants, accountants, or immigration advisors Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken A proactive, ownership mindset: when something lands on your desk, you see it through to the end, even when there’s no playbook to follow Strong skills in Google Workspace, Slack, and spreadsheets Experience with HRIS, expense management, or Employer of Record (EOR) platforms Exposure to operations spanning multiple countries A referral premio programme Real room to grow within a fast-scaling fintech company We want everyone at Cardo AI to be able to do their best work. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process or in the role itself, such as changes to your workspace, schedule, or interview format, just let us know and we’ll work with you to make it happen. In your application, please confirm that you belong to the Law 68⁄99 protected categories.

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📌 (Associate) Operations Officer (Milano)
🏢 CARDO AI
📍 Milano