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On the final episode of our first season, host Alex Carril talks with Daniel Watkins, Head of Regulatory Compliance, about the importance of this department. Dan talks about his current job and how he started at Revolut. He shares his thoughts on managing risk and protecting millions of customers around the world. In this episode, Alex and Dan discuss: - The role of Regulatory Compliance within a financial services company - How risk plays into Dan’s role as Head of Regulatory Compliance - What goes into protecting over 45 million customers around the world - How customers can stay informed in a consumer market - Dan’s career journey and why he decided to join Revolut - The entrepreneurial spirit that exists within Dan and Revolut - A typical day for Dan as Head of Regulatory Compliance - Coordinating controls with a global presence - Challenges Dan has faced and lessons learned along the way - Dan’s moments of success and why he likes working at Revolut Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/3y9L7p4

How do you look at what you have today to get to something better? Manuel Soto, Head of Operations for Revolut Business, chats with host Alex Carril about how creative problem-solving is at the core of a company’s success, and how we do it at Revolut. From the process of developing new features, to advice on how to best manage a team, Manuel gives insight into his role in operations and how he’s contributed to Revolut Business’ exponential growth over the past few years. In this episode, Alex and Manuel discuss: - How Manuel found his way from being a consultant to working at Revolut - What goes into being an Operations Manager at Revolut - Skills that have helped Manuel find success when it comes to problem-solving - The strategy for staying on top of the latest trends and developments - Revolut Business features solving problems for business of all sizes - The process behind prioritising new features or expanding into new markets - Embodying the Never Settle mindset to come up with better solutions - How to stand out in interviews or when starting at Revolut - Why dynamic relationships between businesses and customers are crucial - Manuel’s approach to measuring personal and professional success Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/3RYW03O

How do you start anew when you weren’t expecting change in the first place?    Kateryna Bannikova, Lead Recruitment Manager, shares her story of being displaced by the ongoing war in Ukraine.  While she had to find a home in a new country, she managed to regain a positive outlook on life, while growing her career at Revolut. As a recruiter for the engineering department, Kate gives her expertise on the recruitment process and ways to stand out on your CV and during interviews. Hear her inspiring story as a refugee and how she’s opening doors for others through Revolut’s Relocation Programme. In this episode, host Alex Carril and Kate discuss: - Her extensive people experience working from cruise ships to tech companies - How Kate’s life unexpectedly changed when the war broke out in Ukraine - Finding her way in England and starting a new career at Revolut - Revolut’s remote working policy that allows her to manage her work-life balance - Kate's advice for those in a similar situation or starting anew - Searching for top talent and supporting engineers with Revolut’s Relocation Programme - The skills recruiters are looking for in engineering candidates - How to outline the recruitment steps for the Engineering department - Tips to prepare for hiring stages, including technical interviews - What Refugee Awareness Month means to Kate Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/3L4FQlv

How can companies support LGBTQIA+ employees? As a committee member of Revolut’s Pride guild, João Duarte shares how Revolut is creating a safe space and what companies can do to better support their LGBTQIA+ employees. With his experience in social work and non-profit organisations, João applies his ability to provide support in his role as a Team Lead for the Financial Crime department. He uses these skills to guide and motivate team members, who protect millions of customers around the world from potential financial risks. In this episode, host Alex Carril and João discuss: - The many ways João supports people around him - What goes into being a Team Lead at Revolut - How the Financial Crime department keeps customers safe - Using autonomy and empathy to Deliver Wow Motivating employees through difficult situations - Creating a safe space at Revolut for LGBTQIA+ employees - João’s role within the Pride Guild, and how it’s helped to uplift team members - Why being active in your community is important and how to get involved - João’s views on companies’ involvement during pride events - Being your authentic self at work and how companies can support LGBTQIA+ employees Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/4ejHmO2

What goes into building the career you’ve always dreamed about? As the Head of Sales for Spain and Portugal, Elisabet Girvent Valls knows what goes into crafting the career you want for yourself. Elisabet tells host Alex Carril how staying true to your life's vision can help you achieve your career and family goals. She discusses her journey, from how she found herself in the world of sales to living in several countries in search of new challenges. In this episode, Alex and Elisabet discuss: - How Elisabet found herself in the world of sales - The traits she attributes to her success - What motivates Elisabet to continue her sales career - Revolut’s values of Never Settle and Get it Done - The opportunity that Elisabet couldn’t pass up on - Why you should say yes to an interview - How sales training could benefit employees and companies - The fast pace and results-driven mindset at Revolut - Lessons learned while being a parent and managing your career - How knowing what you want motivates you to achieve your dreams Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/3WUPONs

From getting to know Revolut early on as a payments business partner, Hugh Kingdon, now former Vice President of Payment Operations, saw the company grow from 13 employees to 10,000 with over 40 million customers worldwide. Now, as the first person to retire from Revolut, Hugh sits with host Alex Carril to recount his early memories with the company, what legacy he’s leaving behind as he waves goodbye, and advice to current and future leaders in the fintech industry. In this episode, Alex and Hugh discuss: - The unique passion and drive of Revoluters - How Revolut stands out amongst its peers - One of the secrets to Revolut’s success - What made Hugh not retire the first time and start at Revolut - Hugh’s career journey through payments and fintech - Key lessons learned from his extensive experience - How to make yourself in demand in your career - Advice to those thinking of moving into the fintech industry - When it’s time to make a career change - Tips for the fintech industry leaders of tomorrow Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/3K36VVD

How do you make an impression during an interview for customer facing roles? Senior Recruitment Manager Stephanie Ewin shares her tips for achievement-driven individuals who want to join Revolut in a sales or services position, for example, as an account executive or support specialist. Plus, find out how Steph’s theatrical roots have helped during her career in recruitment. In this episode, Alex and Steph discuss: - Steph’s background in theatre, and how it applies to her role in recruitment - How to highlight your experience when applying in a new field or changing careers - What goes into recruiting for sales and services roles at Revolut - Qualities Steph looks for in candidates - A break-down of the hiring steps for customer facing roles - The live skills and role play interview stage in more detail - How to be memorable during an interview - Things you shouldn’t do during an interview, according to Steph - What Steph looks for in recruiters - Advice to those who play a part in a growing company Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut: https://revolut.la/3JMN38U

What goes into leading an engineering department at a global fintech? Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business, sits down with host Alex Carril to outline how finding the right people — who Think Deeper, have a Never Settle attitude, and can keep up with Revolut’s ambitious plans — is at the core of what he does.  With an impressive career in engineering spanning over 20 years, Wojtek (pronounced “Voy-tech”) shares advice for fellow and future engineers on how to keep striving to be better, and highlights the inner workings of Revolut Business. In this episode, Alex and Wojtek discuss: - How starting at Revolut gave Wojtek a chance to unlearn and relearn - What goes into being the Head of Engineering at a global fintech - The goals behind the team at Revolut Business to Deliver Wow - How engineering is overlooked as a creative field - Advice for managers who work with engineers - Balancing the technical aspects of engineering with the interpersonal skills required to be an effective manager - Upcoming features and launches for Revolut Business customers - How an evolving industry and AI influence an engineer’s work - Advice for new and seasoned engineers from an engineering leader - Interview tips for engineers and what Wojtek looks for in potential candidates Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut https://revolut.la/3UlWX7D

Why do over 40 million people have an account with Revolut? Mark Swan, Strategy & Operations Manager, explains how Revolut is changing the way the world does money, and why so many customers are choosing Revolut as their primary financial account. From holding different currencies to making international transfers effortless, Mark gives an insider’s perspective behind creating a seamless customer experience for those who want more from their money. In this episode, host Alex Carril and Mark discuss: - Revolut’s goal as a company - Developing key strategies, keeping customer-centricity in mind - How Revolut is disrupting the financial industry - An overview of Revolut account features - A common misconception about Revolut - What’s differentiating this growing fintech from competitors - Mark’s journey with the company and his biggest impressions - Business strategies that you can apply to your career - The approach that’s led Revolut to be a top player in financial services - Mark answers the question: Why Revolut? Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider Learn more about having an account at Revolut https://revolut.la/LearnMore View open career opportunities at Revolut https://revolut.la/Careers

What’s the trade-off behind taking risks and reaping rewards? Twin sisters Hala and Rola Shalaby, who happen to both be Business Risk Managers, tell their ambitious story of taking risks to grow personally and professionally at Revolut. They also give insight into managing risk for a big business and advice on how to embody the Never Settle spirit to seek new opportunities and push your potential even further. In this episode, Alex, Hala, and Rola discuss: - Working alongside each other as twins - Finding new opportunities through career development - What goes into being Business Risk Managers at Revolut - How businesses can approach risks and develop strategies to prevent them - Managing work-life balance when working with your sibling - Their ambitious nature that emboldens them to take risks - The power of networking to advance in your career - Finding a balance to push past limits and try new things - Why overcoming rejection is part of following your dreams - Advice on how to stand out and be your own person Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider View open career opportunities at Revolut https://revolut.la/Careers