Let’s transform banking forever
ClearBank is built on the belief that banking infrastructure shouldn’t slow down progress. Quite the opposite. Speed it up and that’s when you unlock potential. When you really start to innovate.
That spirit and ‘can‑do’ attitude is why our clients – from FinTechs and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions – choose to use our API to power their banking infrastructure.
But it’s our people who are the stars here. They power that innovation, push harder to break boundaries. They make coming to work (or working from home) fun. They’re the ones we trust to catapult our clients to success. Just as they trust us to build a business that’s always striding forward.
What you can expect:ClearBank is a place where you can do things differently and challenge the status‑quo. We will give you a high level of autonomy and transparency, and we trust you to make the right decisions for the bank.
In this role, you will:- Act as a strategic partner to the European leadership team, supporting priority setting, decision‑making and execution across the region.
- Translate European strategy into clear, actionable initiatives, ensuring disciplined follow‑through and visibility of progress, risks and dependencies.
- Lead or support the evaluation of growth opportunities in Europe, including feasibility assessments and high‑level business cases.
- Enable effective cross‑functional delivery by working closely with Product, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Risk and Compliance teams on priority initiatives.
- Own and continuously improve Europe’s governance and operating cadence, including preparation of high‑quality materials for management, shareholder and board‑level forums.
- Define and enhance reporting frameworks to improve operational insight, decision‑making and performance transparency.
- Develop clear market and operating insights for new or evolving European markets, supporting regulatory, commercial and strategic decisions.
- Take ownership of ad‑hoc strategic and operational projects, bringing clarity, momentum and outcomes in ambiguous or fast‑moving situations.
- Experience in a Chief of Staff, operations, consulting, or programme role within a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with leaders and colleagues, influencing without formal authority and using sound judgement.
- Strategic thinking paired with pro‑active and hands‑on execution focus.
- Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complexity into clear messages.
- A self‑starter with high level of ownership, resilience and comfort operating where there is no playbook.
- Strong analytical skills, with confidence using data to inform decisions and prioritisation.
- Demonstrated alignment with ClearBank’s performance behaviours: owning outcomes, collaborating inclusively, and challenging constructively.
- Experience in financial services, banking, fintech or regulated environments.
- Exposure to European or multi‑country operating models, including a matrix organisational structure.
- Previous experience supporting executive teams.
- Familiarity with OKRs or similar goal‑setting and performance frameworks.
- You focus on solutions and positive outcomes, thinking radically and responsibly to find the best result for our customers, your colleagues and the bank.
- You actively seek feedback from others to drive your growth and development, always assuming positive intent from others and develop strong, trusting relationships with your colleagues and customers – you really, genuinely care.
- You always strive for the highest quality, but you know that done is better than perfect; you welcome a challenge knowing that you learn as you go and iterate.
- ‘I’ before ’we’, isn’t in your vocabulary.
If this sounds like you then we encourage you to dust off that CV and apply!
What we offer in return:- We're flexible – We support a culture of flexibility which allows our employees to achieve a strong work‑life balance.
- Offices – Work in a way that works for you – whether that’s in the Amsterdam office, at home, or hybrid.
- Holiday – 27 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays.
- Holiday buy/sell – Buy or sell up to five days of annual leave each year and shape your year around what matters most.
- Work abroad – You have the flexibility to work outside of the Netherlands for up to 30 days in a rolling 12‑month period.
- Socials – Regular social events open to all.
- Holiday swap – Option to swap your bank holidays to any other day of your choice.
- Wellbeing – long term disability cover and accident cover.
- Bigger than ClearBank – Take a couple of days per year to do something that matters to you.
- Pension – We offer generous pension contribution without mandatory employee contribution.
- Expense coverage – Mobile phone allowance and travel cost reimbursement.
- Family – Enhanced family‑friendly leave.
- Personal development – We offer personal development budgets, opportunities to take part in role‑related training and unlimited LinkedIn Learning.
And not forgetting the biggest benefit of all. The opportunity to be part of an incredible team that’s building a tech‑bank fit for the future.
Equal OpportunitiesClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long‑term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration.
ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable.
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