Principal Performance Management, Chime
$146.6-207.7k
+ Eligible for a bonus & Competitive equity package
4+ days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Open for applications
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$146.6-207.7k
+ Eligible for a bonus & Competitive equity package
4+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- To thrive in this role, you have:
- Led performance management processes at scale, including calibration and promotion
- Developed performance frameworks that drive clarity, accountability, and business impact
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (e.g., Compensation, People Operations, DEI) to deliver people programs
- Used Workday or similar systems to operationalize performance reviews and data tracking
- Applied a data-driven, systems-thinking approach to performance strategy and iteration
- Designed feedback systems that empower managers and individual contributors to develop in their role year round
- Built programs with inclusion and equity at the forefront, ensuring fair evaluation and reward systems
What the job involves
- We're looking for a Principal, Performance Management to lead Chime’s end-to-end strategy for performance management
- Equal parts talent strategist and people product manager – this role will reimagine how we drive talent density and excellence across the company, developing the frameworks, tools, and experiences to elevate Chimers and reward impact
- You'll partner closely with Compensation, People Partners, and key cross-functional stakeholders to deliver seamless and equitable performance experiences at scale
- Lead and evolve Chime’s Performance Management philosophy, frameworks, and processes
- Manage the design and execution of our twice-annual performance cycles (e.g., assessments, Workday configuration, employee communications, calibrations, promotion process)
- Partner with Compensation to align performance outcomes with rewards
- Build and scale year-round feedback mechanisms and manager enablement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver equitable and seamless performance experiences
- Integrate potential into our performance evaluation strategy
- Champion a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous feedback
- Serve as a change agent, influencing senior leaders, managers, and Chimers to embrace our performance philosophy, adopt new talent practices, and uphold our high bar for performance
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasizing straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meager interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $25.5B, a staggering $23.5B surge from its early 2019 valuation, underscoring its impressive and swift expansion. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base.
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Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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