ClearBank has appointed Valerie Romanovskaya as UK chief financial officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Romanovskaya will also join ClearBank’s UK executive team and board of directors.

She joins ClearBank from HSBC, where she worked as director of finance and head of FP&A at HSBC Innovation Bank. She has over two decades of experience in finance, accounting and auditing and has held various roles at Silicon Valley Bank and UBS.

In her new role, Romanovskaya will be responsible for all finance-related activities at the UK bank, including financial planning and performance, capital and liquidity and financial regulatory reporting.

She will work closely with ClearBank’s CFO, Mark Fairless, to support the group’s broader finance function.

ClearBank said Romanovskaya’s role is an important part of its organisational changes to support its international growth plans.

Last month, ClearBank secured a Credit Institution Licence from the European Central Bank, under the supervision of De Nederlandsche Bank, which will allow it to expand its services into Europe. The new structure will support the bank’s international model as it plans to expand to North America and other markets.

“We are excited about the wealth of knowledge that Valerie brings to ClearBank. Her strong leadership, strategic mindset, and proven track record in driving financial success make her a great fit for our organisation,” said Emma Hagan, chief executive of ClearBank. ”I look forward to working with her closely as we target further growth in the UK.”

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