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bunq

at bunq, we strive to build the best product, only with the best people. we believe that results speak louder than resumes, and value skills and drive over years of experience, gender, or orientation. this unique culture, free of bias and office politics, attracts the most talented people, spanning across 40+ nationalities and various sexual and gender orientation spectrums.

we proudly support initiatives – like equals – that celebrate diversity, talent and innovation. we invite anyone looking for a high reward culture of merit and a place where the best idea wins, to join our movement: https://careers.bunq.com

thenny widjaja(she/her)

leadership talent partner at bunq

about

hi, i’m thenny, and two years ago i embarked on my bunq journey as a recruiter. today, as a leadership talent partner, i’m scouting for exceptional leaders who share our vision of building the first global bank people love to use.

my passion lies with people – connecting with them and learning about them. bunq has helped me truly live out my passion for connecting with people and building amazing teams by finding perfect candidates, understanding what drives them, and helping people thrive in a unique environment where they can be their best selves.

what advice would you give to your younger self?

never be afraid to fail – there’s always something to learn from failure, and that in itself is a success. as a child, i grew up fearing failure. i felt that if i were to fail, the response would be disappointment, both from myself and from those around me. this mindset had a significant negative impact on me. at the age of 15, i moved abroad to attend university. while abroad, i met many people from diverse backgrounds, all in the same place pursuing different goals: learning english, pursuing a degree at 40, changing careers. through these interactions, i learned that success isn’t linear, which significantly broadened my horizons. since then, i’ve started allowing myself to try new things i wouldn’t normally consider. i’ve joined a choir, lived in seven different countries, taken up crocheting, and much more. have i faced my share of failures? absolutely! i completely flunked cello class, and my dutch isn’t very good. but now i’m accepting that these experiences are all part of the journey, and that all these “failures” are guiding me towards finding where i can feel and be my best.