Revolut Insider

How do you measure high performance?In a company like Revolut, where high performance is the standard and ambition follows, Alara Erisen shares how performance is broken down into metrics, skills alignment, and culture fit.As an Operating Principal in the CEO’s Office, Alara’s top goal is figuring out how to hire top talent — whether that’s experienced professionals or interns and grads looking to launch their careers.In this episode, Alex and Alara discuss: Her data-backed role within the CEO’s Office on how to hire brilliant peopleHow company goals trickle down to individual metricsRevolut’s quarterly performance review cycle, including how values are assessedWhy self-reviews are important, and tips to complete itWhat applying the “never compromise on talent” approach looks like in practiceGrit and bias to action — two skills necessary to succeed at RevolutAdaptability versus expertise and Revolut’s Talent ProgrammesCreating a launchpad so interns and grads can excel early in their careersTips on how to apply your skills and adapt to Revolut’s way of workingAdvice for interns and grads on how to stand out for the right reasonsFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: ⁠revolut.la/RevolutInsider⁠View open career opportunities at Revolut: revolut.la/4teEmtc

Brand decisions affect how people feel, long before they open an app or tap a card.Our Head of Global Brand, Gareth Morgan, explains what it takes to build a brand that feels confident and distinctive.He breaks down the thinking behind Revolut’s shift towards a more premium identity, how creative choices influence a brand’s trust and perception, and how to lead with bold decisions without losing focus.In this episode, Alex and Gareth discuss:What “brand” means in practice, and how it shows up beyond visualsRevolut’s 2023 rebrand and the shift toward a more premium evolutionHow the emotional experience of a brand shapes trust and loyaltyStanding out in a crowded market while maintaining your identity Why Revolut is selective about brand collaborationsLeading a team to think outside the boxWhat goes into delivering bold, unexpected design workGareth’s view on whether AI limits creativityGetting an idea over the finish line and how to not take feedback personallyWhat’s next for Revolut as a global brandFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: ⁠revolut.la/RevolutInsider⁠View open career opportunities on Revolut's Brand team: revolut.la/4qezv9d

As a Business Development Manager, Patricia knows what it takes to apply a never-settle mindset and turn complex challenges into results.From BLIK in Poland to Multibanco in Portugal, she's been an advocate for customers by negotiating with partners and pushing for features that make a difference in local markets.Hear how she moves past a “no” in high-stakes deals and why Multibanco is such a personal milestone for her.In this season 3 premiere, host Alex Carril and Patricia discuss:What it means to be on the Alternative Payment Methods team, why it matters for customers, and the team’s mission of finding new ways to use RevolutHow Patricia’s consulting background laid the foundation for success in fintechWhat it's like to face complex problems new to Revolut and the industry, and still deliver resultsBreaking down BLIK and what it took to bring the feature to customers in PolandWhy partner institutions are willing to challenge the status quo and collaborate with RevolutThe case for local payment methods, like BLIK and Multibanco, even when Revolut already offers person-to-person transfersHow Patricia gave customers in Poland easier access to public transport by enabling in-app ticket purchasesThe personal motivation behind bringing Multibanco to customers in PortugalCreating high-stakes partnerships, getting past a “no,” and applying those lessons outside of workAvoiding burnout without losing the drive that comes with a never-settle mindsetFollow Revolut Insider on Instagram: ⁠revolut.la/RevolutInsider⁠View open career opportunities at Revolut: revolut.la/49sbpTz