Performance Lead

XTB is a global company from the financial industry, focusing on online trading of financial instruments. We are the largest FinTech in Poland and a leader in Central and Eastern Europe, and the range of our operations covers several countries, including Asia and South America. At XTB, we focus on the development of our employees, giving them opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in various fields, as well as offering a number of training and development programs. If you are looking for challenges and want to gain valuable experience in an international business environment, XTB is the right place for you.

We are a certified Great Place to Work company.

We are looking for a Performance Lead to own and enhance XTB’s global performance framework. In this role, you will drive performance evaluation process across regions, ensuring fairness, consistency, and strong business alignment. You will partner with leaders, People Partners, and managers to deliver measurable impact through performance evaluation, feedback, and calibration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performance Management

• Support managers in applying performance standards fairly,

• Maintain and continuously improve the global performance framework and related documentation,

• Lead the performance cycle, including reviews, feedback, calibration, and distribution,

• Own the performance calendar and align timelines with business priorities,

• Monitor and own key metrics such as attrition, performance distribution vs. KPIs, and task completion.

  
  

2. Collaboration & Enablement

• Provide tools, frameworks, and training to support effective feedback and development,

• Partner with People Partners to ensure consistent process application across regions.

  
  

Requirements

• High ownership, a proactive mindset, and the ambition to grow into a leadership role within the Performance domain,

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data-driven insights,

• Proven experience in the performance management field,

• Strong understanding of performance frameworks, KPI setting, and calibration processes,

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills,

• Strong negotiation skills at various levels in the organization, especially in cooperation with C-level executives and top management,

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution,

• Proven experience in the people management field.

  
  

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape and scale a global performance culture,

• Work closely with senior leaders to drive impactful talent initiatives,

• Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and people-first environment.

  
  

Benefits

• Work in a remote or hybrid model in out office in Warsaw, Poland,

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative, and international environment,

• Private medical care, training budget, and language course support,

• Extra days off for your birthday, volunteering, and wellbeing initiatives,

• Modern office facilities with a collaborative and friendly atmosphere.