VP People (Fintech)

TL;DR

VP People (Fintech): Leading the People & Talent function to transition the company into a mature, scalable organization with an accent on leadership structures and organizational effectiveness. Focus on building leadership frameworks, moderating executive forums, and strengthening the culture bridge between hirify.global and dwpbank.

Location: Hybrid (Germany). Leadership roles require spending 7+ days per month on-site in the Berlin office.

Company

hirify.global is a Brokerage-as-a-Service platform providing API-first infrastructure for simple digital access to capital markets.

What you will do

• Own the People & Talent function end-to-end, overseeing talent acquisition, compensation, and performance management.
• Develop and scale leadership principles, development frameworks, and organizational processes.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team regarding organizational effectiveness.
• Moderate key leadership forums, including the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Board.
• Manage company-wide rituals such as All Hands, planning cycles, and offsites.
• Strengthen the cultural and operational collaboration between hirify.global and dwpbank.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a senior People leader within regulated environments, preferably Fintech.
• Deep expertise in HR Business Partnering and People Development.
• Hands-on experience with compensation models, performance frameworks, and budget planning.
• Proven track record in change management and cultural transformation, including M&A contexts.
• Strong executive presence and ability to facilitate focused discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Language: C1+ proficiency in both German and English is required.
• Location: Must be based in Germany.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with shared core hours from 12:00 to 16:00.
• Hybrid work model combining flexibility with regular in-person collaboration in Berlin.
• Annual learning budget, regular mentorship, and a clear career development framework.
• Sponsorship of Deutschlandticket and discounts on financial education via Beatvest.
• Workation policy allowing remote work from anywhere in the EU for up to 60 days per year.