
Head of Performance
- On-site
- Birkirkara, Birkirkara, Malta
- Moneybase
Job description
Moneybase is a multi award-winning Financial institution that forms part of the Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase plc. The Group pioneered local financial services in 1971 and employs 200 people. As Malta’s largest homegrown Fintech, Moneybase is reshaping financial services by offering a comprehensive platform that integrates investments, payments and card services for individuals and businesses alike. We are here to make money simple and committed to offering great customer service, user-friendliness, and innovative solutions that position us as a preferred choice for comprehensive financial management.
Overview
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Performance to build and lead a high-caliber Performance function at a fast-scaling company. This role is central to creating a high-performance culture, ensuring fair, transparent, and effective evaluation and reward systems across the organisation.
You will design and operate the entire performance management system, define incentive structures that motivate excellence, and act as the quality assurance arm for KPIs, ensuring all teams are aligned to clear, measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Build and Run the Performance System
Maintain and evolve the performance evaluation framework
Design and operate performance review cycles
Define and document end-to-end processes and tooling for reviews and feedback collection
Ensure the timely execution of cycles, chasing inputs and preparing reports for leadership
Analyse qualitative and quantitative feedback data to identify trends and support decision-making
2. Develop and Oversee Incentive Structures
Design and manage equity bonus systems and performance-based rewards
Maintain salary benchmarks
Define and refine promotion, raise, and termination policies
Ensure resource allocation and compensation systems are aligned with recognizing and retaining top talent
3. Act as Quality Assurance for KPIs
Ensure every team sets and maintains clear, measurable KPIs
Review and validate KPIs for clarity, relevance, and rigor
Track and monitor attainment of KPIs to surface gaps and opportunities
Provide guidance and training to teams on setting high-quality performance indicators
Your Team’s Mission
The Performance team is a cross-functional operations unit dedicated to driving a culture of excellence.
Builds scalable systems for continuous performance evaluation
Defines incentives to motivate and reward top contributors
Acts as the control function ensuring KPIs are reliable, fair, and used effectively
Job requirements
Profile
6–10 years’ experience in operational roles at scale-ups or top-tier consulting firms
A strong operator and problem-solver who combines strategic thinking with the ability to execute independently
Hands-on leadership style, comfortable doing the work, not just overseeing it
Proven ability to manage and develop a team
Deep understanding of performance systems, incentive structures, and KPI frameworks
Ideal Background
Previous roles in business operations, organizational design, or performance & strategy
Experience managing company wide review or OKR systems
Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex performance data
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across functions
Benefits
Competitive salary package
Comprehensive relocation support to ensure a smooth transition if needed.
Health Insurance
Gym and Mental Heatlh Allowance
A chance to be at the forefront of fintech innovation in a company that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.
This new role is a testament to Moneybase's growth and our commitment to investing in top-tier talent. If you're passionate about driving technological innovation and leading a team towards achieving remarkable results, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in this exciting phase of expansion and play a pivotal role in our journey.
Moneybase is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. Moneybase is ISO9001 certified. We also proudly hold the FHRD Quality Mark, recognizing our high-quality HR practices and the esteemed role of our HR function in contributing to organizational excellence. This mark is awarded to organisations that demonstrate exemplary HR practices, further enhancing the prestige of HR within our company. Moneybase won the press Best Financial Institution at the Malta Business Awards and best app at Tech.mt awards.
All Applications will be acknowledged and treated with maximum confidentiality
Reference: CCMT290625
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