Localization Manager (Part-time)

About Us:

At Paysend, we’re building a world where moving money is instant, open, and effortless. Our mission? To create the world’s largest open, instant digital payment network - eliminating friction from global finance for people and businesses in 170+ countries.

We’re not just building payment systems; we’re building connections. Our technology links major card networks and local payment rails, reaching more than 20 billion endpoints. That means money moves instantly, globally, and securely - a promise that drives us to deliver excellence in every solution we create.

We’re builders, problem-solvers, and doers who think globally, move fast, and take ownership. You’ll join a team that raises the bar and thrives in a connected, principle-driven culture - empowering you to innovate with momentum and make meaningful impact.

From London to Belgrade, Dublin to Miami, we’re united by one goal: making cross-border payments simpler for everyone. Join the team driving the next evolution of global finance.

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About The Role:

Join Paysend to shape the future of a fintech brand trusted by over 11 million customers worldwide and help us build the world’s largest digital payments network to simplify money transfers for everyone.

As our Localization Manager, you'll support and help shape Paysend's localization efforts, ensuring consistent and culturally relevant content across global markets. Reporting to the Localization Lead, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams: executing high-quality localization projects that serve consumer customers, enterprise clients, and corporate stakeholders alike.

Recognized by Deloitte as one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech companies, we offer flexible work arrangements, career growth opportunities, and a culture that values inclusion, bold thinking, and meaningful design.

This is a part-time position (20h per week) - Contractor

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Localization Coordination

• Support the Localization Lead in the end-to-end localization process, helping ensure consistent, high-quality translations across markets and product touchpoints.

• Maintain localization glossaries, style guides, and asset libraries to support linguistic and brand coherence across channels.

Project & Vendor Support

• Coordinate localization projects day-to-day, tracking timelines, deliverables, and communication between internal teams and external translators or LSPs.

• Liaise with freelance translators and vendors, helping manage briefs, deadlines, and feedback cycles.

• Work within localization tools such as Crowdin and Lokalise, manage files, assign tasks, and monitor progress.

Quality Assurance

• Carry out basic checks to ensure translated content is accurate, on-brand, and culturally appropriate.

• Flag inconsistencies and escalate issues to the Localization Lead, contributing to continuous process improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Assist Localization Lead with work for marketing, product, and design teams' requests to ensure localization needs are factored into project timelines.

• Help build awareness of localization best practices across teams.
  

What You’ll Need To Be Successful In This Role:

• 2+ years of experience in localization, translation project coordination, or a related role.

• Familiarity with localization tools such as Crowdin (preferred), Lokalise, Smartling, or similar platforms.

• Experience using AI-assisted translation tools and workflows.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• A proactive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and quality.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with shifting priorities.
  

What Would Be Plus:

• Proficiency in one or more languages beyond English.

• Prior exposure to fintech, payments, or another internationally operating industry.

• Basic understanding of TMS integrations or localization automation concepts.

• Basic understanding of HTML, JSON, or content management systems

• Educational background in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or a related field.

• Experience working in a tech or digital product environment

Why Join Paysend?

• Make a Global Impact: Directly impact millions of users worldwide

• Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from internal mobility, mentoring programs, and continuous learning opportunities

• Thrive in a Connected, Global Organization: Collaborate with colleagues across our international hubs and more

• Embrace a Principle-Driven & Focused Culture: Work in an organization guided by strong principles and values that actually help you achieve more than you thought possible

• Enjoy Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements