Revolut Insider

How does business development influence a company’s profitability? To kick off season 2, host Alex Carril sits down with David Tirado, our Vice President of Global Business. Together, they explore how strategic decisions and effective leadership can drive sustainable growth while keeping customer value at the forefront. David shares key skills and insights that help him prioritise impactful projec...

On the final episode of our first season, host Alex Carril talks with Daniel Watkins, Head of Regulatory Compliance, about the importance of this department. Dan talks about his current job and how he started at Revolut. He shares his thoughts on managing risk and protecting millions of customers around the world. In this episode, Alex and Dan discuss: - The role of Regulatory Compliance within a...

How do you look at what you have today to get to something better? Manuel Soto, Head of Operations for Revolut Business, chats with host Alex Carril about how creative problem-solving is at the core of a company’s success, and how we do it at Revolut. From the process of developing new features, to advice on how to best manage a team, Manuel gives insight into his role in operations and how he’s c...

How do you start anew when you weren’t expecting change in the first place?    Kateryna Bannikova, Lead Recruitment Manager, shares her story of being displaced by the ongoing war in Ukraine.  While she had to find a home in a new country, she managed to regain a positive outlook on life, while growing her career at Revolut. As a recruiter for the engineering department, Kate gives her expertise o...

How can companies support LGBTQIA+ employees? As a committee member of Revolut’s Pride guild, João Duarte shares how Revolut is creating a safe space and what companies can do to better support their LGBTQIA+ employees. With his experience in social work and non-profit organisations, João applies his ability to provide support in his role as a Team Lead for the Financial Crime department. He uses...

What goes into building the career you’ve always dreamed about? As the Head of Sales for Spain and Portugal, Elisabet Girvent Valls knows what goes into crafting the career you want for yourself. Elisabet tells host Alex Carril how staying true to your life's vision can help you achieve your career and family goals. She discusses her journey, from how she found herself in the world of sales to liv...

From getting to know Revolut early on as a payments business partner, Hugh Kingdon, now former Vice President of Payment Operations, saw the company grow from 13 employees to 10,000 with over 40 million customers worldwide. Now, as the first person to retire from Revolut, Hugh sits with host Alex Carril to recount his early memories with the company, what legacy he’s leaving behind as he waves goo...

How do you make an impression during an interview for customer facing roles? Senior Recruitment Manager Stephanie Ewin shares her tips for achievement-driven individuals who want to join Revolut in a sales or services position, for example, as an account executive or support specialist. Plus, find out how Steph’s theatrical roots have helped during her career in recruitment. In this episode, Alex...

What goes into leading an engineering department at a global fintech? Wojtek Ptak, Head of Engineering for Revolut Business, sits down with host Alex Carril to outline how finding the right people — who Think Deeper, have a Never Settle attitude, and can keep up with Revolut’s ambitious plans — is at the core of what he does.  With an impressive career in engineering spanning over 20 years, Wojtek...

Why do over 40 million people have an account with Revolut? Mark Swan, Strategy & Operations Manager, explains how Revolut is changing the way the world does money, and why so many customers are choosing Revolut as their primary financial account. From holding different currencies to making international transfers effortless, Mark gives an insider’s perspective behind creating a seamless custo...

What’s the trade-off behind taking risks and reaping rewards? Twin sisters Hala and Rola Shalaby, who happen to both be Business Risk Managers, tell their ambitious story of taking risks to grow personally and professionally at Revolut. They also give insight into managing risk for a big business and advice on how to embody the Never Settle spirit to seek new opportunities and push your potential...

Klaudia Dziergwa, Financial Crime Operations Manager, joins host Alex Carril to provide insights about managing a financial crime prevention team. As Chair of Revolut’s RevWomen guild, Klaudia also gives advice on how to be your own champion. In this episode, Alex and Klaudia discuss: - An overview of financial crime, its prevention, and importance for financial services companies - How Revolut st...

How does embracing diversity and inclusion transform a workplace? Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Michelle Muyunda, joins host Alex Carril to elaborate on why it’s crucial for companies to foster an inclusive employee environment. From dissecting D&I initiatives to empowering individuals to embrace their authenticity, Michelle provides a brief masterclass to create a thriving, meaningful c...

What does diversity in the workplace mean? To Head of Executive Recruitment, Queenie Li, it means finding a diverse, international team where she can finally be herself and feel supported among colleagues. Queenie also takes host Alex Carril through her personal journey making the move into recruitment, how she hires for top-level executive roles, and gives advice for those who are or aim to be an...

How has Revolut expanded since launching in 2015?  Join Ankit Khemka, Head of Growth Expansion, as he talks with host Alex Carril about what goes into expanding into new markets. From living in many countries to launching multiple territories for Revolut, Ankit shares first-hand experience and strategies for expansion that companies can apply to their own growth plans. In this episode, Alex and An...

What can companies and colleagues do to support parents in the workplace? Margaux Steisel, Lead Employment Counsel, recounts her experience at Revolut going on parental leave and returning to work after having her first child. As a person who looks for ways to improve Revolut’s parental policies, Margaux gives her views on parental biases in the workplace and what companies can do to create a welc...

Curious about recruitment at Revolut and leadership tips to motivate a growing team? Yasin Bostanci, an Operating Partner in the CEO’s office and Head of Recruitment at Revolut, sits down with host Alex Carril. In this episode, they discuss managing a team which is dedicated to building the Dream Teams at Revolut — as an expert interviewer, Yasin gives insight into the recruitment process at Revol...

What goes into creating and launching top-tier plans? Tara Massoudi, General Manager for Premium Products at Revolut, takes host Alex Carril behind the scenes to explain what goes into designing and bringing our ultimate plan — Ultra — to market. As a long-time Revoluter, Tara also shares some special moments she’s witnessed during her years with the company, as well as advice for other creative t...

Is purpose part of your path to success? Join host Alex Carril as he sits down with Max Mildenberg, a creative force driving success in the Benelux market. From his recent promotion to managing a remote sales team and even attending film school, Max explains how he infuses purpose into everyday communication and activities that can help anyone succeed. In this conversation, Alex and Max discuss: -...

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Discover the secrets behind a successful recruiter, Nadia Pavlovic, as she takes our host — Alex Carril — along the path of becoming a career matchmaker. She’ll also share insights into Revolut’s recruitment process, and give tips that can help you land your dream job. In this conversation, Alex and Nadia discuss: - Nadia’s hidden talents that...

What makes the Revolut rocket ship take flight? In this inaugural episode of the Revolut Insider podcast, host Alex Carril sits down with Antoine Le Nel, Partner and VP of Growth at Revolut, as they explore what’s propelling the fintech to continuously disrupt the financial industry 🚀 In this conversation, Alex and Antoine discuss - The inspiration behind Revolut - What sets this fintech apart fr...