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📆Today is the beginning of my last month on parental leave 👨🍼 and marks also the last month being contracted with Upvest. That said, I would like to thank the company, all colleagues and clients for the close and awesome collaboration 🤝🏼 at any given time (which can also be outside of 'usual' working hours 😊) . 📈📚I’ve been enabled and challenged to build, learn and grow in a way, which was maybe sometimes a bit tricky in terms of expectations when it came to documentation needs 🫣😁, nevertheless it helped myself and (hopefully) the company and colleagues to always strive for the best solutions, get things done, build up and run smoothly 🙌 Helping and enable clients like Revolut, Raisin, Shares, Vivid and N26 to provide their end users a way to invest in the most efficient, secure and convenient way and ensure best services and performance in running such a highly regulated business is a privilege which I am very thankful for 🙏🏼 💡As I was able to bring in all my knowledge of markets, assets, services, operations and regulation when it comes to Users, Trading, Custody, Reporting, Controls etc., it would have never been sufficient without the tremendous knowledge, support and work attitude of many other colleagues at Upvest (which is the reason I won‘t tag any names, as otherwise it would be way too much for a post 😁). Special thanks to my Ops department which made it easy to lead 🤩 , to Product and Engineering 🛠️ for shipping fast and understanding concerns as well as challenging the status quo whenever needed and keep laser focus. Also thanks to all 'Banking' departments 🔐(Legal, Risk, Compliance, Accounting) without their expertise the whole product suite would not work the way it does now (very compliant and audit proof by the way ☺️). And not to forget all Upvengers on having fun at work and beyond, great to have met you all and let‘s stay in contact for sure 😎🎉🍾 Now stay curious on what comes next, I might update you beginning of August on some work news and maybe a bit earlier on additional 'stuff' 😉 Onwards and upwards 🚀🚀, never settle too early 😁

I’ve ran 3x businesses over the last 10 years. 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭% 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. Names I’ll keep private for confidentiality. The one thing I noticed is systems keep people from excelling. Because no matter how good you are. If you can’t onboard a new client due to capacity. You’re stuck at square one. This is why I brought 10+ years of experience to build my VitaminOS. A fully fledged operating system taking you from 0 to your next $10-20-30K months. It doesn’t have to be difficult. But most people go the course route. We as finance experts love implementation. And whenever you’re ready for action, the OS is for you.

The past year has been a journey of growth, learning, heartbreak and joy. 2023 kicked off as I started a new role at a start-up, my Grandmother died and my son was born. As I watch the snow slowly fall and blanket Central Oregon, I find myself open to new opportunities once again. I am excited to bring my experience and passion to a new role. Open to new connections and opportunities! #fintech #banking #productmanagment #fintechfinance #productleadership

Have you heard? We’ve brought all this together to create the world’s first employment SuperApp that benefits everyone 👇 Job Search🤝Work🤝Faster Pay🤝Benefits🤝Savings🤝Retirement With CEO Ben Thompson at the helm, Employment Hero is revolutionising employment, turning over more than $100 billion globally via 300,000 corporate customers and 2.5 million employees. Wanna hear more? Ben is a keynote speaker at the 11th Annual FinTech Summit 2024 on 19th June, where he’ll be talking about our SuperApp - Swag. So who's going? 👀 #FinTech #FutureofWork

This week’s 🌟 #TalentTuesday 🌟 highlights our brand new team member: Michael Leung! Michael joins us as a Backend Engineer with experience in software engineering and fintech. From developing software for Goodlord and Plum Fintech to being a Senior Backend Engineer and Engineering Manager at Monzo, Michael is keen to get stuck in building Sling Money. Since he has experience working for a company whose goal is to make money work for everyone, he recognizes that “Sling and Monzo have similar underlying aims, as well as shared values centered around building delightful products that solve real-life problems”. 🚀 A little more about Michael from his Q&A: 1. What did you want to be when you grew up? “A dog (that knows everything and can still speak English)” 🐶 2. What's the best piece of career advice you've ever received? “At least once a year, make the conscious choice to stay at your current job and justify it to yourself.” 💡 3. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? “Being able to recall the name, face and any interesting tidbits of anyone I've met before. It would save me a LOT of embarrassing situations…” 🧠 4. What's the best piece of advice you could give to someone just starting in your industry? “Ask questions and make friends - people love to help people, just make sure to pass it on!” 🫂 Please join us in welcoming Michael to our team! 🥳

Today marks 3 months since I joined TrueLayer - and it’s been better than I could have hoped for. In honour of, I'm sharing 3 things I’ve learned so far from working in ✨sales at a fintech✨: 👏 It’s a team game - Company culture starts from the top down. The leaders and mangers here are first class and are all willing to jump into various fields of play and bring their expertise. There is no I here, just we, which has facilitated an amazing culture of trust, collaboration, and recognition. 💡 New ideas are always welcome - Joining an organisation is always a great time to take stock of what's working, and what could be improved. Have routines, traditions, or systems that contributed to your success in your past? Bring them to your new role, adapt them to fit the culture, and boom - you've hit the ground running. 🔁 Bet on yourself - I took a chance to try a new role, in a new industry. This job doesn't exist in the same capacity back home in Canada as open banking is not at the same stage as it is here in the UK. That excited me, and while a bit daunting, I knew it was the right role for me to take (even though my parents don't understand what my job is!). Excited for what's to come! 🚀 #openbanking #payments #sales #reflections

✅ Wrapping up my first month at Thredd, and what a ride it's been! Four weeks in, and it feels like I've been here forever—in a good way. 😀 If you know me, you know I'm passionate and driven. At Thredd, that same energy is everywhere. We're all about excellence and success. 👍 Thredd is at the ❤️ of the global payments scene, handling billions of transactions for top FinTechs, digital banks, and finance providers across 44 countries. We're empowering innovators to change how the world pays and moves money. 🌍 Our mission is clear, and everyone is on board. The vibe here is electric—perfect for creativity and growth. 🤝 A highlight was attending my first All Hands meeting in our new London HQ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, 🇬🇧 . Our leadership's vision and energy were truly inspiring. We're growing fast and hiring across various departments. If you're looking for something extraordinary, check out the Thredd job board! 👥 To everyone else, follow Thredd on LinkedIn to stay updated. We're making big strides in the payments industry, and you don't want to miss out! Thredd: Weaving that Payments Magic #Thredd #Payments #FinTech #DigitalBanking #EmbeddedFinance #Growth #Innovation #CareerOpportunities #JoinUs #FinTechRevolution #PaymentsIndustry #TechJobs #CompanyCulture #Leadership #TeamSuccess #GlobalImpact

“Put your money where your mouth is.” they say. So this is one of the moments in life where a sentence like that becomes reality. At least for me it is. I have been lucky to have been driving transformational branding and commercial growth processes for all kinds of brands, both in Scandinavia and in Europe for almost two decades. For one of those brands, a specialist fintech player focusing on tech-driven niche banking and insurance, I have been a part of the brand's inception, startup phase, scaling and growing phase, and strategic development over the past 7(!) years. 🥷🏼 Little did i know that the management team turned the assignments into the longest job-interview process known to mankind. 😊😊 I have always loved companies that don’t stand still, firms that dare to challenge, little players that aspire to be big, and outliers that see opportunity where others see barriers. And this is definitely one of them. This thing is going places, scaling in more countries, broader financial products and solutions portfolio for both private and corporate clients, and it will be part of my job to make sure this happens as fast, and as profitable as possible. So now, it is time to step down from leading The Brand Project, hand it over to Carina Åkredalen Løvbræk, and start this new chapter. I am excited, thrilled, and massively stoked to announce my move to becoming the new Chief Commercial Officer at Instabank ASA. Starting, well, right about... now! All in. All the time! #frombrandingtobanking #suitup #letsgo

In celebration of National Careers Week, we’re sharing some of the weird and wonderful jobs Moneybox team members had before getting into the world of fintech! Share yours in the comments. ⬇ #NationalCareersWeek #CareerJourney #FintechCareers

🤫 Monday Morning Confession time… It’s been a while since I’ve graced your feeds (I promise I haven’t been avoiding you, just on a "posting diet"). The truth is, I’ve been swept up on the fintech (rollercoaster) ride here at Wenham Carter Group Now, I’m stepping back into the LinkedIn spotlight and keen to reconnect with my community. As many of you know, I lead the product division here at our fintech team, and I’m eager to catch up with both familiar faces and new connections. Whether you’re a fellow FinTech fanatic, a product guru, or just curious about what we’re up to, let’s link up! For those in my UK network, I am in London every Thursday and Friday so there is always time for a quick coffee in my diary...drop me a line, comment below, or shoot me a message. (Virtual drinks work too!) #ProductManagement #Fintech #StayConnected