Revolut Insider – Details, episodes & analysis

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 financial services company

- How risk plays into Dan’s role as Head of Regulatory Compliance

- What goes into protecting over 45 million customers around the world

- How customers can stay informed in a consumer market

- Dan’s career journey and why he decided to join Revolut

- The entrepreneurial spirit that exists within Dan and Revolut

- A typical day for Dan as Head of Regulatory Compliance

- Coordinating controls with a global presence

- Challenges Dan has faced and lessons learned along the way

- Dan’s moments of success and why he likes working at Revolut

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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 contributed to Revolut Business’ exponential growth over the past few years.

In this episode, Alex and Manuel discuss:

- How Manuel found his way from being a consultant to working at Revolut

- What goes into being an Operations Manager at Revolut

- Skills that have helped Manuel find success when it comes to problem-solving

- The strategy for staying on top of the latest trends and developments

- Revolut Business features solving problems for business of all sizes

- The process behind prioritising new features or expanding into new markets

- Embodying the Never Settle mindset to come up with better solutions

- How to stand out in interviews or when starting at Revolut

- Why dynamic relationships between businesses and customers are crucial

- Manuel’s approach to measuring personal and professional success

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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 stays ahead of financial crime

- What it’s like being a FinCrime Operations Manager at Revolut

- The goal of the FinCrime department and what goes into keeping customers and their money safe

- How Klaudia manages her multiple roles and responsibilities as a leader at Revolut

- Advice for women who are interested in a career in fintech

- A look at RevWomen, Revolut’s BRG, focusing on supporting and empowering women

- Klaudia’s journey with Revolut and into the world of FinCrime

- Qualities Klaudia looks for in an interview during the recruitment process

- The importance of having a mentor and being a champion for yourself

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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 community culture in and out of work.

In this episode, Alex and Michelle discuss:

- An overview of diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace

- The biggest misconception of D&I in a business

- Why it’s important to have clear D&I policies in place

- Diversity at Revolut and the mission to continuously improve

- How diversity helps a company “Think Deeper” by promoting different perspectives

- Tips for creating understanding among a diverse team

- Michelle’s journey into the world of D&I and lessons learned along the way

- The power that lies in one’s own diversity and why you should bring that to the table

- How a non-inclusive environment can hinder an employee

- Advice for companies and coworkers to foster an inclusive workplace

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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 executive.

In this episode, Alex and Queenie discuss:

- How taking a leap of faith can change your life

- Building relationships when working from home and creating a sense of belonging within a team

- Tips to be more inclusive when working with diverse team members

- How working in the film industry prepared Queenie for working with executives

- Main qualities Queenie looks for when hiring for an executive role

- Tips for executives to stand out when applying and interviewing for a position

- Advice for those striving to become an executive one day

- The advantage international teams have when it comes to hiring

- Questions to ask a recruiter during an interview

- What you can do now to set yourself up for an executive-level position later

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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 Ankit discuss:

- How to expand into new markets

- What companies can learn from Revolut’s expansion strategies

- Ankit’s journey launching into new countries

- Lessons learned from working in different geographies

- How to collaborate and connect with diverse teams

- Advice on pursuing opportunities outside your comfort zone

- The importance of hiring the right people

- Having a clear vision for an employee’s path to success

- How marketing plays into expansion efforts

- Growth tips for marketers and early-stage companies

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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 welcoming environment for parents, carers, and their partners. She also shares tips for working parents on how to manage work-life balance while aspiring for career growth.

In this conversation, host Alex Carril and Margaux discuss:

- Margaux’s experience going on maternity leave

- An overview of Revolut’s parental policy in the UK

- How managers can maintain connections with colleagues who are on parental leave

- Feeling empowered to return to work after a leave and maintaining career ambitions as a parent

- How companies can support parents and carers

- The power of flexible remote-working to create an inclusive workplace

- The importance of building diverse, gender-inclusive parental policies

- Why companies should adapt to employee feedback

- Parental biases that exist and how to overcome them

- Tips and advice to manage your work-life balance as a parent

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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 Revolut and details the unique problem-solving interview stage.

In this conversation, Alex and Yasin discuss:

- Yasin’s journey at Revolut and stepping in as Head of Recruitment

- How to motivate and support a large team

- Leadership tips for effective managers

- Building a Dream Team and how anyone can apply this core value

- Typical steps during the recruitment process at Revolut

- Problem-solving interview stage explained in detail

- Tips to navigate and perform well during a problem-solving interview

- Advice to have a great video interview

- What a person can expect when joining Revolut

- Yasin’s advice to advance in your career

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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 types.

In this conversation, Alex and Tara discuss:

- Tara’s journey spearheading premium plans at Revolut

- The development, launch, and features of Revolut Ultra

- Using creativity and teamwork when problem-solving

- Pushing the boundaries to Think Deeper

- Tips for working through a creative block

- The approach and process behind building new features

- Advice to ambitious, creative individuals

- How to apply the Never Settle spirit in your everyday life

- Getting to know Tara better with rapid-fire questions

- Tara’s career advice for everyone

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Learn more about Revolut Ultra: https://revolut.la/ultra-plan

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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:

- The journey to becoming a sales manager at Revolut

- Pioneering the launch of a new market

- Max’s 2 pillars for success and tips to create them

- Overcoming challenges in sales roles

- How to manage a remote team

- Importance of building relationships and communication

- Revolut’s core values as keys to success

- The Los Angeles connection between Alex and Max

- Getting to sales in Spain via film school in L.A.

- A creative take on leadership and following your dreams

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