Director of People Strategy, Pontera
$170-200k
+ equity
Wealth management for held-away accounts
Be an early applicant
Wealth management for held-away accounts
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$170-200k
+ equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help individuals retire with greater wealth and financial security.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree; advanced degree or HR certification a plus
- 8+ years of HR experience, with a focus on HRBP and/or generalist roles, including leadership of HR teams
- Strong business acumen and experience partnering with senior leaders in a dynamic, high-growth environment
- Proven track record of driving HR strategies that align with business objectives
- Expertise in performance management, organizational design, and talent development
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment with a strong focus on delivering results
What the job involves
- We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of People to oversee the HR Business Partner (HRBP) function in our US office, with a primary focus on supporting the Go-to-Market (GTM) leaders, as well as fulfilling generalist responsibilities ensuring the effective implementation of HR initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals
- This role requires a deep understanding of the business and its objectives to provide expert HR guidance across all people-related areas, including people management, performance management, organizational design, and leadership development
- The Director of HR will work closely with senior leaders as well as their global counterparts on the HR team to drive HR initiatives that align with business strategies and foster a positive, high-performing work environment
- This role reports to the Chief People Officer
- Initially serve as the primary HR Business Partner for GTM leaders, offering strategic and tactical HR support on workforce planning, talent development, performance management, organizational design, and employee engagement
- Lead the development and expansion of the HRBP team, to effectively support multiple business units. Provide mentorship and guidance to ensure the team delivers strategic value across the organization
- Develop a deep understanding of the company’s GTM strategy, structure, and objectives to ensure alignment between HR initiatives and business goals
- Drive the implementation of performance management processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of continuous feedback and development
- Partner with leaders to address employee relations issues, mitigate risks, and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture
- Lead organizational design efforts, ensuring that team structures are optimized for performance, growth, and scalability
- Work closely with leaders to identify and address talent gaps, develop succession plans, and ensure the development of high-potential employees
- Provide leadership and guidance during periods of organizational change, helping teams adapt and thrive in evolving environments
- Ensure that HR policies and practices comply with relevant labor laws and best-in-class HR standards
Our take
Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, is a platform that bridges the gap between individuals and pension advisers, helping financial advisors find hidden fees and better manage their client's pension schemes.
Pontera is taken from the Latin for “bridge” and the company’s mission of increasing transparency within the financial world was once focused solely on account holders and legal fees. Since raising another successful round, the company’s platform has concentrated its efforts on an Order Management System for financial advisors.
This about-turn was clearly a smart move for Pontera as it piqued the interest of leading investors. Financial difficulties for FeeX in 2016 resulted in a third of its employees being made redundant. That seems a far cry from the financial advisor platform it is today, and it will hope this continues as it looks to cement its place at the forefront of the industry.
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Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- The opportunity to have a major impact and have exposure to all aspects of a fast-growing startup that is revolutionizing the FinTech industry
- A collegial, collaborative, fun work environment
- Equity participation
- A hybrid office WFH work model (currently in-office Tues-Thurs and remote Mon/Fri)
- Comprehensive insurance benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous PTO days
Company HQ
Midtown South, New York, NY
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Leadership
Yoav Zurel
(Co-founder & CEO)A Computer Science grad, and previously a Support Engineer at Wix.
Eyal Halahmi
(Co-founder & CTO)Previously served as CTO at LivePerson, then as a Consultant with SundaySky. Also co-founded TALKahead.
David Weisz
(Co-founder)Served as a Executive Officer in the Israeli Navy, before taking a Computer Science degree and enrolling on the Zell Entrepreneurship Program.
Uri Levine
(Co-founder & Chairman)Founded Waze, Engie, Fibo, and Refundit. Is also Chairman of the Board at Zoomcar and Fairfly.
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