Senior Specialist, Financial Institutions

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 a Senior Specialist in Financial Institutions, you will be responsible for managing and nurturing relationships with key external financial institutions while collaborating with internal senior stakeholders to drive business growth. You will play a vital role in maintaining strong partnerships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives within the banking and payments landscape.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and develop long-term strategic relationships with key financial institutions, serving as the primary point of contact for business, operational, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure compliance and due diligence by overseeing annual KYC reviews, onsite visits, and maintaining up-to-date documentation with external partners.
• Support new partnerships by leading onboarding processes, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization to expand banking relationships.
• Collaborate with internal senior stakeholders to align financial partnerships with business objectives and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Monitor market trends and opportunities, identifying new banking solutions and optimizing correspondent banking, payments, and treasury activities.

Who You Are:

• 5-7 years of experience in the banking industry, with expertise in Treasury, Correspondent Banking, Payments, or Corporate Banking Relationship Management.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a strong ability to influence and drive business discussions.
• Strategic and business-driven mindset, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to process optimization and efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of banking operations and financial regulations, with the ability to manage compliance, risk, and due diligence processes.
• Crypto knowledge is a plus, but not required—however, you should be open to learning about this emerging industry.

What’s in it for you

• We're proud of our flexible working model that includes 2 days (minimum) working from the local Hub, plus 60 Work From Anywhere days annually
• Total compensation package including participation in our Bitpanda stock option plan
• Competitive 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.