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
Shape and implement our People and Talent strategies for the CFO and Compliance functions. As the People Partner for these critical business areas, you will collaborate directly with the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, and their leadership teams to translate their strategic goals into tailored People and Talent solutions. You will bring a strong functional understanding of finance, legal, and regulatory environments to the table, reframing business challenges through the lens of talent, employee experience, and organisational design. Additionally, you will provide functional oversight of Talent Acquisition to ensure high-impact hiring practices aligned with the evolving needs of these business units.
You are the go-to People Partner for the senior leadership teams, representing the broader People function while driving collaboration with our Centres of Expertise – including People Services, People Intelligence, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development – to deliver integrated, future-ready People solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CFO, General Counsel and their leadership teams, applying domain knowledge of finance, legal and regulatory landscapes to craft proactive and tailored People and Talent strategies.
- Serve as the single point of contact for all People-related topics in the CFO, Legal, and Compliance domains. Anticipate and assess needs, bringing forward solutions through cross-functional collaboration.
- Lead the creation and execution of workforce planning and organisation design strategies, identifying critical roles, capabilities, and capacity needs across Finance, Legal, and Compliance functions.
- Partner with People Intelligence to assess workforce trends, measure capability against business objectives, and inform decision-making with people analytics.
- Stay ahead of trends in financial services regulation (e.g. IFRS, AML, GDPR), legal risk, governance, and compliance to ensure our workforce design remains resilient, scalable, and future-proof.
- Act as a steward of talent – drive an integrated approach to succession planning, performance management, and leadership development. Facilitate quarterly Talent Insight sessions and ensure strategic visibility of top talent and critical role pipelines.
- Oversee functional management of Talent Acquisition within the CFO, Legal, and Compliance areas: ensure business-aligned headcount planning, define critical hiring priorities, and support inclusive hiring practices in collaboration with TA leads.
- Define and own the performance management strategy in these domains – from identifying development opportunities and leadership potential to managing performance risks.
- Coach senior leaders on organisational effectiveness, leadership behaviours, and team integration as they navigate growth, regulatory change, and business transformation.
- Lead change management and employee engagement initiatives to support evolving ways of working, regulatory requirements, and risk-conscious cultures across your business areas.
Who You Are
- 8+ years of hands-on experience as an HR/People Business Partner, with at least 3+ years partnering with CFO, Legal, or Compliance functions or in regulated industries such as financial services or fintech.
- Proven experience driving People and Talent strategies tailored to highly regulated, risk-sensitive environments.
- Strong understanding of financial and legal regulatory frameworks (e.g. MiCAR, MiFID, BaFin, EBA guidelines, DORA, AML legislation) and their impact on workforce planning and organisational design.
- Track record of partnering with senior executives and influencing C-level decisions.
- Hands-on experience with performance management, leadership development, succession planning, compensation reviews, and strategic workforce planning.
- Comfortable managing People risk, interpreting HR data, and crafting actionable insights.
- Strong communicator and collaborator with fluency in English; additional languages (e.g. German, French) are a plus.
- Passionate about building resilient, inclusive organisations that thrive in complexity and are future-fit for the dynamic world of finance and compliance.
What’s in it for you
- Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days*
- Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan
- Market-leading benefits programs shaped by our Time & Flexibility policies*
- 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).
