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ClearBank

Associate Director, People Strategy – Execution

ClearBank

. Own the People strategy and roadmap with the Group Chief People Officer and People Leadership Team .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong programme leadership and financial acumen, with a focus on translating business strategy into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes. Proven ability to build effective governance structures and improve operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making and digital tools.

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Programme LeadershipFinancial AcumenGovernance DevelopmentAnalytical CommunicationStakeholder Influence

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Hard Skills
Budget OwnershipForecastingResource PlanningData AnalysisAI ImplementationOKR MethodologyStrategy Execution
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVisual CommunicationJudgementStakeholder Alignment
Tools & Technologies
Digital ToolsData Tools
Industry Keywords
BankingFintechFinancial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentMatrix Organisation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the People strategy and roadmap with the Group Chief People Officer and People Leadership Team
  • Drive execution of the People roadmap through People leaders and programme owners
  • Monitor progress, outcomes, risks and dependencies; resolve blockers and escalate decisions
  • Lead executive and Board reporting for Group ExCo, Board, investors and senior forums
  • Lead selected high-priority People initiatives
  • Own People Team operations and governance, including forums, agendas, decisions, actions and escalations
  • Own the People budget and Finance partnership, including planning, forecasting, expenditure and investment choices
  • Build portfolio and programme capability across the People function
  • Improve People function operations through clearer standards, simpler processes, data, digital tools and AI
  • Report to the Group Chief People Officer and sit on the People Leadership Team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant experience translating functional or business strategy into prioritised roadmaps and measurable outcomes
  • Strong programme or portfolio leadership experience, driving delivery through others
  • Experience building effective governance and operating rhythms across senior leadership teams and complex portfolios
  • Excellent analytical, written and visual communication skills
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget ownership, forecasting, resource planning and investment trade-offs
  • Credibility and influence with senior leaders, with judgement to challenge constructively and align stakeholders
  • Track record of simplifying complexity and improving execution using standards, tools, data and AI
  • Working within, or in close partnership with, a People or HR function is nice-to-have
  • Experience in banking, fintech, financial services or another regulated environment is nice-to-have
  • Experience supporting Group ExCo, Board or investor governance forums is nice-to-have
  • Experience operating across multiple countries, legal entities or a matrix organisation is nice-to-have
  • Familiarity with OKRs or comparable strategy execution methodologies is nice-to-have
  • Must have the right to work in the UK
  • ClearBank is unable to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process
  • Feedback following interviews where possible
  • Hybrid working with regular office collaboration
  • Organised events including induction, CB Connect and team days