Global Lead, Banking Relationships

Who we are 

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your Mission:

As our Global Lead, Banking Relationships, you will play a pivotal role in managing our relationships with global banking institutions. Your strategic insights into banking, treasury management, correspondent banking, and payment operations will ensure robust partnerships and operational excellence aligned with our global growth strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Own and deepen strategic relationships with global banking partners, aligning with operational, regulatory, and commercial goals.
• Lead end-to-end onboarding, from due diligence to contract negotiation and seamless integration of new partners.
• Track and respond to market and regulatory shifts, identifying opportunities and mitigating emerging risks.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with treasury, payments, compliance, and strategy to maximize value from banking relationships.
• Continuously improve banking services, infrastructure, and performance in line with our growth and innovation roadmap.
  
  

Who You Are

• 10+ years’ experience in banking, treasury, or financial services, with a deep understanding of correspondent banking and global ecosystems.
• Expert in navigating regulatory environments, optimising operations, and managing financial risk.
• Well-connected with a strong network of institutional banking partners and fintech stakeholders.
• Confident communicator and negotiator with a proven ability to influence at the executive level.
• Strategic operator who blends vision with execution—comfortable traveling and driving relationships on the ground.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid-working model with 60-Work From Anywhere days*
• Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
• Market-leading benefits programs and policies shaped by our flexibility-first philosophy*
• Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually!
• Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand

And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

* These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).