Data Protection Officer About the role 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. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is an essential role within the UK bank that ensures the Group manages personal data responsibly and in compliance with data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If that excites you, how about joining our team as our new Data Protection Officer, as an integral part of our Risk & Compliance Team in the 2nd line of defence to safeguard the privacy of individuals and customers whilst helping the organization avoid legal and reputational risks related to data misuse. Reporting to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer on a day to day basis, and the Chair of UK Board Risk Committee on a 'soft line' basis, you'll be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. Working closely with the Head of Data Privacy, you'll be expected to focus on: Monitor Compliance: Regularly assessing whether the organization's data processing activities align with legal requirements, such as GDPR. Advising on Data Protection: Offering guidance on data protection strategies and recommending best practices for safeguarding personal information in our existing / new products. Overseeing Data Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Assisting in the drafting and execution of DPIAs, which identify and mitigate risks associated with processing personal data. Handling Data Subject Requests: Managing individuals' requests related to their data rights (e.g., access, correction, deletion). Facilitating Communication with Regulators: Acting as the organization's contact for the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and other supervisory authorities like the PRA and FCA as and when required, addressing any data protection inquiries or issues. Promoting Awareness: Organizing training programs for staff to raise awareness about data protection obligations. Evaluating Third-Party Agreements: Reviewing contracts with vendors and other third parties to ensure data privacy obligations are met. Documenting Data Processing Activities: Keeping records of all data processing activities to demonstrate accountability. About you, what we're looking for: The ideal candidate will have experience of being a Data Protection Officer or equivalent role in financial services for at least 5 years. A breadth of experience will complement the broad nature of work in this role given that it is intended to operate across Europe, UK and the crown dependencies such as Jersey and Guernsey . Direct experience of the areas highlighted in the above section is preferred. To be successful within the risk and compliance team you should be able to work independently whilst liaising effectively and building relationships with stakeholders. In terms of culture, we are looking for a motivated individual with great people skills that can confidently work across the ClearBank group and act as a trusted advisor to the business, executive team and boards. Someone who is delivery focused and confident in suggesting solutions and enhancements. You'll need to enjoy working through complex, novel situations as well as problem-solving. You'll also need to be comfortable reprioritising and adapting to change. Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of regulations like GDPR, Data Protection Act (DPA), and other regional or industry-specific standards. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, such as encryption, firewalls, secure coding practices, and intrusion detection systems. Ability to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and evaluate risks in data processing activities. Knowledge of database management systems, data flows, and data processing operations. Experience with data classification, storage, and lifecycle management. Expertise in identifying, responding to, and mitigating data breaches. Experience of working with the ICO either directly or indirectly. Bonus attributes: Experience in a high growth or scale up environment Experience of product development Experience of advising on issues such as outsourcing and its impact on data protection Experience of advising on intra-group issues, including matters relating to governance Regretfully, we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. If this sounds like you, dust off your CV and apply! A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage; Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too); First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready for transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Data Protection Officer About the role 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. The Data Protection Officer (DPO) is an essential role within the UK bank that ensures the Group manages personal data responsibly and in compliance with data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If that excites you, how about joining our team as our new Data Protection Officer, as an integral part of our Risk & Compliance Team in the 2nd line of defence to safeguard the privacy of individuals and customers whilst helping the organization avoid legal and reputational risks related to data misuse. Reporting to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer on a day to day basis, and the Chair of UK Board Risk Committee on a 'soft line' basis, you'll be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. Working closely with the Head of Data Privacy, you'll be expected to focus on: Monitor Compliance: Regularly assessing whether the organization's data processing activities align with legal requirements, such as GDPR. Advising on Data Protection: Offering guidance on data protection strategies and recommending best practices for safeguarding personal information in our existing / new products. Overseeing Data Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Assisting in the drafting and execution of DPIAs, which identify and mitigate risks associated with processing personal data. Handling Data Subject Requests: Managing individuals' requests related to their data rights (e.g., access, correction, deletion). Facilitating Communication with Regulators: Acting as the organization's contact for the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and other supervisory authorities like the PRA and FCA as and when required, addressing any data protection inquiries or issues. Promoting Awareness: Organizing training programs for staff to raise awareness about data protection obligations. Evaluating Third-Party Agreements: Reviewing contracts with vendors and other third parties to ensure data privacy obligations are met. Documenting Data Processing Activities: Keeping records of all data processing activities to demonstrate accountability. About you, what we're looking for: The ideal candidate will have experience of being a Data Protection Officer or equivalent role in financial services for at least 5 years. A breadth of experience will complement the broad nature of work in this role given that it is intended to operate across Europe, UK and the crown dependencies such as Jersey and Guernsey . Direct experience of the areas highlighted in the above section is preferred. To be successful within the risk and compliance team you should be able to work independently whilst liaising effectively and building relationships with stakeholders. In terms of culture, we are looking for a motivated individual with great people skills that can confidently work across the ClearBank group and act as a trusted advisor to the business, executive team and boards. Someone who is delivery focused and confident in suggesting solutions and enhancements. You'll need to enjoy working through complex, novel situations as well as problem-solving. You'll also need to be comfortable reprioritising and adapting to change. Technical knowledge: In-depth knowledge of regulations like GDPR, Data Protection Act (DPA), and other regional or industry-specific standards. Understanding of cybersecurity principles, such as encryption, firewalls, secure coding practices, and intrusion detection systems. Ability to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and evaluate risks in data processing activities. Knowledge of database management systems, data flows, and data processing operations. Experience with data classification, storage, and lifecycle management. Expertise in identifying, responding to, and mitigating data breaches. Experience of working with the ICO either directly or indirectly. Bonus attributes: Experience in a high growth or scale up environment Experience of product development Experience of advising on issues such as outsourcing and its impact on data protection Experience of advising on intra-group issues, including matters relating to governance Regretfully, we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. If this sounds like you, dust off your CV and apply! A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage; Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too); First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready for transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
Enterprise Risk Manager About us: 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 FinTech's 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. The Risk Function which operates across the Group, UK and EU entities is embarking on an exciting journey to evolve Risk Management capability across the Group to support ClearBank's strategic ambitions and become a best-in-class Risk function. If that excites you, how about joining the Group Risk Function an Enterprise Risk Manager, reporting to the Group Head of Enterprise Risk to help shape and deliver an effective Risk Management Framework to support the Clearbank strategy. Your role includes: Support the development, maintenance and monitoring of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Support the 1st and 2nd line of the business in the adoption of key processes that underpin the application of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework e.g. Risk appetite, Risk and Control Self-Assessment, Risk Event Management, Risk Acceptances etc. Work closely with Company Secretariat to coordinate the Risk reporting and Governance requirements across the Group. Enhance Risk Reporting to deliver accurate and timely reporting to governance forums and key stakeholders at Executive and Board level. Analyses MI in relation to Risk Management to develop and report insights. Support and champion the adoption of the newly implemented GRC (Resolver) risk management platform, optimising its risk reporting functionality. Maintain, develop and enhance the Group and Local risk policy framework. Support the Group CRO and Head of Enterprise Risk in colleague engagement activities and communications. What we're looking for: Good knowledge of ClearBank's strategy, operating model and risk profile. Good understanding of Risk Management governance principles, policies and procedures. Good understanding and experience of participating in risk governance bodies and/or initiating conversations with senior management on risk management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which includes an ability to explain risk management and governance to stakeholders across the business Self-starter who requires little or no day-to-day support to manage / prioritise workload, able to deliver work on time, to budget and to the expected quality Strong analytical and report writing skills Curiosity to learn new skills / knowledge and a commitment to personal development Regretfully we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. What makes a great ClearBank team member? Does this sound like you? 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 you're 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 they 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! A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage; Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too); First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready for transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Enterprise Risk Manager About us: 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 FinTech's 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. The Risk Function which operates across the Group, UK and EU entities is embarking on an exciting journey to evolve Risk Management capability across the Group to support ClearBank's strategic ambitions and become a best-in-class Risk function. If that excites you, how about joining the Group Risk Function an Enterprise Risk Manager, reporting to the Group Head of Enterprise Risk to help shape and deliver an effective Risk Management Framework to support the Clearbank strategy. Your role includes: Support the development, maintenance and monitoring of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Support the 1st and 2nd line of the business in the adoption of key processes that underpin the application of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework e.g. Risk appetite, Risk and Control Self-Assessment, Risk Event Management, Risk Acceptances etc. Work closely with Company Secretariat to coordinate the Risk reporting and Governance requirements across the Group. Enhance Risk Reporting to deliver accurate and timely reporting to governance forums and key stakeholders at Executive and Board level. Analyses MI in relation to Risk Management to develop and report insights. Support and champion the adoption of the newly implemented GRC (Resolver) risk management platform, optimising its risk reporting functionality. Maintain, develop and enhance the Group and Local risk policy framework. Support the Group CRO and Head of Enterprise Risk in colleague engagement activities and communications. What we're looking for: Good knowledge of ClearBank's strategy, operating model and risk profile. Good understanding of Risk Management governance principles, policies and procedures. Good understanding and experience of participating in risk governance bodies and/or initiating conversations with senior management on risk management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which includes an ability to explain risk management and governance to stakeholders across the business Self-starter who requires little or no day-to-day support to manage / prioritise workload, able to deliver work on time, to budget and to the expected quality Strong analytical and report writing skills Curiosity to learn new skills / knowledge and a commitment to personal development Regretfully we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. What makes a great ClearBank team member? Does this sound like you? 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 you're 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 they 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! A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage; Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too); First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready for transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial and/or Regulatory) About us: 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 FinTech's and Corporates, to crypto platforms, 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. If that excites you, how about joining our team as Senior Legal Counsel, working directly with our Head of Commercial Services. About the roles: Our Legal team are looking for two Senior Legal Counsel. One role will be primarily commercial contracts focussed and the other will involve a variety of regulatory and commercial work. We would like to speak to experienced lawyers who have relevant experience and are interested in joining a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. In our team there is a focus on advising on new product design and readiness, new business structures and models, as well as negotiating strategic contracts with new and existing customers and suppliers. We are broadening our embedded banking product. We're also considering how to expand further in Europe. You'll be supporting us on this journey. You'll also be supporting on broader matters of strategy and product development in the global growth plans of ClearBank and working with the Group team on the strategy for the legal, governance and policy function. You'll help to ensure that ClearBank's arrangements with customers, partners, and suppliers, meet legal and regulatory requirements. Cross departmental relationships are essential, and you will work closely with a range of teams across ClearBank including product teams and technical experts to ensure that ClearBank's innovative and expanding products are designed and operate in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You'll advise on commercial and regulatory issues affecting the business, as well asdrafting, advising, and negotiating contracts. What we're looking for: The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with proven experience leading on commercial negotiations and employing your knowledge of banking and payments regulation as you go. A breadth of experience will complement the broad nature of work in this role. Direct experience of the areas highlighted in the above section is preferred. A working knowledge of UK and other payment systems is beneficial but not necessary. To be successful within the legal team, you should be able to work independently whilst liaising effectively and building relationships with stakeholders. In terms of culture, we are looking for a motivated individual with great people skills. Someone who is delivery focused and confident in suggesting solutions and enhancements. You'll need to enjoy working through complex, novel situations as well as problem-solving. You'll also need to be comfortable reprioritising and adapting to change. Technical knowledge: You'll have previous experience in, and good knowledge of: Amending and negotiating high value "strategic" contracts directly with customers or suppliers, as well as; amending / drafting / developing new customer agreements from 'bare bones' Familiar with financial services regulatory regimes Ability to give legal regulatory advice in a financial services context Applying that advice in a practical way to business decisions, product design, and customer, supplier and product terms Ideally an understanding of financial services business and operating models Bonus attributes: (desirable experience) Working in high growth or scale up environment Experience of product development Understanding of; Payments and e-money regulatory regimes Experience of advising on the development of digital assets products, their operations and current regulation Experience of advising on intra-group issues, including matters relating to governance and the oversight of intra group agreements Legal business processes and providing recommendations Knowledge of embedded banking business models Regretfully, we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. If this sounds like you, dust of your CV and apply! A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage; Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too); First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready for transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
Jul 03, 2025
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial and/or Regulatory) About us: 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 FinTech's and Corporates, to crypto platforms, 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. If that excites you, how about joining our team as Senior Legal Counsel, working directly with our Head of Commercial Services. About the roles: Our Legal team are looking for two Senior Legal Counsel. One role will be primarily commercial contracts focussed and the other will involve a variety of regulatory and commercial work. We would like to speak to experienced lawyers who have relevant experience and are interested in joining a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. In our team there is a focus on advising on new product design and readiness, new business structures and models, as well as negotiating strategic contracts with new and existing customers and suppliers. We are broadening our embedded banking product. We're also considering how to expand further in Europe. You'll be supporting us on this journey. You'll also be supporting on broader matters of strategy and product development in the global growth plans of ClearBank and working with the Group team on the strategy for the legal, governance and policy function. You'll help to ensure that ClearBank's arrangements with customers, partners, and suppliers, meet legal and regulatory requirements. Cross departmental relationships are essential, and you will work closely with a range of teams across ClearBank including product teams and technical experts to ensure that ClearBank's innovative and expanding products are designed and operate in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. You'll advise on commercial and regulatory issues affecting the business, as well asdrafting, advising, and negotiating contracts. What we're looking for: The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with proven experience leading on commercial negotiations and employing your knowledge of banking and payments regulation as you go. A breadth of experience will complement the broad nature of work in this role. Direct experience of the areas highlighted in the above section is preferred. A working knowledge of UK and other payment systems is beneficial but not necessary. To be successful within the legal team, you should be able to work independently whilst liaising effectively and building relationships with stakeholders. In terms of culture, we are looking for a motivated individual with great people skills. Someone who is delivery focused and confident in suggesting solutions and enhancements. You'll need to enjoy working through complex, novel situations as well as problem-solving. You'll also need to be comfortable reprioritising and adapting to change. Technical knowledge: You'll have previous experience in, and good knowledge of: Amending and negotiating high value "strategic" contracts directly with customers or suppliers, as well as; amending / drafting / developing new customer agreements from 'bare bones' Familiar with financial services regulatory regimes Ability to give legal regulatory advice in a financial services context Applying that advice in a practical way to business decisions, product design, and customer, supplier and product terms Ideally an understanding of financial services business and operating models Bonus attributes: (desirable experience) Working in high growth or scale up environment Experience of product development Understanding of; Payments and e-money regulatory regimes Experience of advising on the development of digital assets products, their operations and current regulation Experience of advising on intra-group issues, including matters relating to governance and the oversight of intra group agreements Legal business processes and providing recommendations Knowledge of embedded banking business models Regretfully, we are not able to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. If this sounds like you, dust of your CV and apply! A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: a member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage; Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get it know more about you, your experience and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too); First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready for transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get it touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
ClearBank, established in 2015, is a pioneering force in the UK's banking industry, being the first new clearing bank in over two centuries. Starting with a modest team of four, it has experienced exponential growth, now boasting a workforce of over 700 and a profitable end of year. The bank has made significant strides in payment services and banking solutions, serving a diverse clientele of over 200 businesses. With a recent investment boost aimed at global expansion, ClearBank is poised to extend its innovative services beyond the UK, starting with Europe. ClearBank is committed to technological advancement evident in our strategic use of AI to enhance operational efficiency and customer service, positioning it as a leader in the fintech sector. About us ClearBank was built on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it's the catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. That's why our clients - financial institutions from fintech's and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions- use our API to power their banking infrastructure. But we wouldn't be ClearBank without our people. They're what powers our innovative technology and the reason we love what we do every day. We're a group of spirited people who are never afraid to challenge the norm - becoming stronger, more energised, and that much better when we're together. It's our belief in fairness, autonomy and choice that means our people are empowered with the tools to learn, grow, and contribute to ours and our clients' success. Interested in joining us? Read on or visit our website for more information. The Role As VP of Engineering, Customer Products, you will take accountability for the execution, operation, and performance of all our customer-facing products e.g. Payment systems, Accounts products, and FX. Tech: You will lead a diverse set of clusters with circa 13-15 engineering teams building and operating our critical products and services. Organisational: You will work in tandem with the VP of Product to deliver on outstanding outcomes for ClearBank and its customers, covering both commercial fit, timely execution, and the highest levels of performance, availability, and scale to align with our constant growth. With direct reports consisting of several Directors of Engineering, you will be an experienced manager of managers, able to set direction and see it through to completion. Culture: You will be a cultural ambassador internal and externally, promoting people through great mentoring and hiring across the team of mixed experience individuals. The role requires a passionate person who can manage challenging priorities and remove confusion for their team by leveraging data and business insights. The ability to be customer-focused and innovative while bringing our stakeholders on the journey and helping shape the strategic direction of the business. Responsibilities Manage and support high volume, performance sensitive business critical products and services Manage strategic customer and supplier relationships Make business critical buy vs build decisions Effective cost management (Cloud cost management, Third Parties, Development cost) System uptime and disaster recovery management Drive autonomy and efficiencies within engineering teams by removing cognitive load Ensure ClearBank is always adhering to security best practices Mentor and nurture your team. Effective 1:1 management of your leadership team. Skip level 1:1s to understand and help communications with your wider team Leverage modern technologies where appropriate. ClearBank want to lead the financial industry when it comes to technology. Be a champion of those technology choices across the floor Enable collaboration and innovation in the team and with stakeholders. Create an environment that drives positive energy and a mentality to succeed Build effective relationships across the business and customer base e.g. with revenue teams, Exco, Risk, and key customer technology contacts (CTO/VP Eng) Define metrics and ensure we can effectively measure success Experience Experience leading people managers Experience leading technology teams Demonstrable experience of technology judgments and commercially viable decision making Full ownership of the software delivery lifecycle Able to take business problems and work independently and/or delegate to solve these Using best practice to improve products/services or processes Experience in cloud computing Experience managing stakeholders Risk Management process Delivering software in a regulated/controlled environment Supplier management experience Experience defining policies and embedding them Experience working in a Global Technology team A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: A member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage. Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get to know more about you, your experience, and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too). First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies, and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team, and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready to transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get in touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage, and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
ClearBank, established in 2015, is a pioneering force in the UK's banking industry, being the first new clearing bank in over two centuries. Starting with a modest team of four, it has experienced exponential growth, now boasting a workforce of over 700 and a profitable end of year. The bank has made significant strides in payment services and banking solutions, serving a diverse clientele of over 200 businesses. With a recent investment boost aimed at global expansion, ClearBank is poised to extend its innovative services beyond the UK, starting with Europe. ClearBank is committed to technological advancement evident in our strategic use of AI to enhance operational efficiency and customer service, positioning it as a leader in the fintech sector. About us ClearBank was built on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it's the catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. That's why our clients - financial institutions from fintech's and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions- use our API to power their banking infrastructure. But we wouldn't be ClearBank without our people. They're what powers our innovative technology and the reason we love what we do every day. We're a group of spirited people who are never afraid to challenge the norm - becoming stronger, more energised, and that much better when we're together. It's our belief in fairness, autonomy and choice that means our people are empowered with the tools to learn, grow, and contribute to ours and our clients' success. Interested in joining us? Read on or visit our website for more information. The Role As VP of Engineering, Customer Products, you will take accountability for the execution, operation, and performance of all our customer-facing products e.g. Payment systems, Accounts products, and FX. Tech: You will lead a diverse set of clusters with circa 13-15 engineering teams building and operating our critical products and services. Organisational: You will work in tandem with the VP of Product to deliver on outstanding outcomes for ClearBank and its customers, covering both commercial fit, timely execution, and the highest levels of performance, availability, and scale to align with our constant growth. With direct reports consisting of several Directors of Engineering, you will be an experienced manager of managers, able to set direction and see it through to completion. Culture: You will be a cultural ambassador internal and externally, promoting people through great mentoring and hiring across the team of mixed experience individuals. The role requires a passionate person who can manage challenging priorities and remove confusion for their team by leveraging data and business insights. The ability to be customer-focused and innovative while bringing our stakeholders on the journey and helping shape the strategic direction of the business. Responsibilities Manage and support high volume, performance sensitive business critical products and services Manage strategic customer and supplier relationships Make business critical buy vs build decisions Effective cost management (Cloud cost management, Third Parties, Development cost) System uptime and disaster recovery management Drive autonomy and efficiencies within engineering teams by removing cognitive load Ensure ClearBank is always adhering to security best practices Mentor and nurture your team. Effective 1:1 management of your leadership team. Skip level 1:1s to understand and help communications with your wider team Leverage modern technologies where appropriate. ClearBank want to lead the financial industry when it comes to technology. Be a champion of those technology choices across the floor Enable collaboration and innovation in the team and with stakeholders. Create an environment that drives positive energy and a mentality to succeed Build effective relationships across the business and customer base e.g. with revenue teams, Exco, Risk, and key customer technology contacts (CTO/VP Eng) Define metrics and ensure we can effectively measure success Experience Experience leading people managers Experience leading technology teams Demonstrable experience of technology judgments and commercially viable decision making Full ownership of the software delivery lifecycle Able to take business problems and work independently and/or delegate to solve these Using best practice to improve products/services or processes Experience in cloud computing Experience managing stakeholders Risk Management process Delivering software in a regulated/controlled environment Supplier management experience Experience defining policies and embedding them Experience working in a Global Technology team A little bit more about us! ClearBank is Where You Can belong: At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should - how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they're given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we're most proud of: 42% of our senior management roles are held by women Our enhanced family leave policies Launching our partnership with Code First Girls Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace through our partnership with the Inclusive Group Our hiring process and what you can expect: Application: A member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role and let you know within two weeks whether you're moving forward to the next stage. Screening: You'll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters learning more about the role and ClearBank, and we'll get to know more about you, your experience, and how your skills align with the role (this will be via phone or Teams video call). You can expect to hear back from us within seven days following this meeting (if things are taking longer than expected, we'll let you know that too). First Interview: You'll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team focusing on your skills, competencies, and your ways of working at the same time we'll give you time to ask more questions about the role, the team, and learn more about the ClearBank culture. This will be via Teams. Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team. Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department. This will be around 45-60 minutes. Offer: Congratulations! Get ready to transform banking forever! Our commitment to you as a candidate: We will always try our best to get back to you within seven days of your interview whether you've been successful or not and provide you with feedback. Sometimes things take a little longer, so we may not have a decision to share but we will get in touch to let you know we need a little more time. We're unable to provide specific individual feedback at the application or screening stage but know that your application was reviewed and considered carefully. We wish you the best of luck with your application and maybe we'll be celebrating your new role at ClearBank soon! Equal Opportunities ClearBank 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. The legal bit By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage, and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.