Hello. We’re Teya.
Teya was founded on a simple belief: local businesses deserve better.
They are the cafés, restaurants, salons, shops and entrepreneurs that bring character to our high streets, create jobs and keep communities moving. Yet for too long, financial services has made life harder for them - with clunky tools, poor support and complexity that gets in the way of running a business.
Teya exists to change that.
We’re building a financial platform for local businesses across Europe - one built around simple tools, thoughtful design and real human support. Our Members rely on us to help them run their business with confidence, and that responsibility shapes the way we work.
We move fast. We care about quality. We stay close to the detail. And we believe great performance and genuine hospitality should go hand in hand.
If you want to build meaningful products, solve real problems and make a genuine difference for local businesses, we’d love to hear from you
Your MissionAs a Principal Product Designer on our Banking team, you’ll have both autonomy and real impact. You’ll work with a focused, experienced group to define how money flows across our ecosystem—how merchants across Europe get paid, move funds, manage finances, and access capital.
This is one of the most strategic product areas at Teya, and you’ll be one of the leading voices shaping its vision, design language, and customer experience - while helping grow a small, ambitious design team and the culture around it.
What you will do
Define and drive the vision for Teya’s banking products, creating seamless ways for small businesses to manage and move their money.
Own end-to-end product experiences, working with product, engineering, and research to shape ideas from early concept to launch.
Leverage AI to design smarter, more adaptive experiences that help merchants make better financial decisions.
Get to understand Teya’s customers across Europe and design solutions that make a genuine difference in how they run their businesses.
Bring clarity to complex systems through strong structure, thoughtful design, and exceptional craft.
Use research, data, and rapid prototyping to test, learn, and iterate with purpose.
Help grow the design culture at Teya by raising the quality bar and mentoring others to do their best work.
You have 8+ years of experience in Product Design, with at least 3 years leading work in complex or regulated environments such as fintech or banking.
You’re confident at designing for financial systems - from payments to reconciliation and operations - bringing clarity to complexity.
Your portfolio shows depth of thinking, refined UX and UI craft, and a strong sense of quality and detail.
You move comfortably between strategy and execution, guiding vision while staying close to the craft.
You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, working closely with engineers, researchers, and stakeholders at all levels to ship great work.
You’re curious about how emerging technologies, including AI, can make design more adaptive, predictive, and personal.
You’re driven by real-world impact, care deeply about the people who use your products, and thrive in fast-changing, ambiguous environments.
We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team;
Physical and mental health support through our partnership with GymPass giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps;
Our company offers extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support;
Cycle-to-Work Scheme;
Health and Life Insurance;
Pension Scheme;
25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays);
Office snacks every day;
Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London.
Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in product design
- Past management experience
- Proficiency in Figma
- Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
- Strong design portfolio
- Deep expertise in financial services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in agile cross-functional teams
Teya Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad-based stock options (USSOP) are described as available from day one, giving employees an immediate ownership stake. This equity component sits alongside cash pay and role-specific incentives, especially in commercial teams.
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Healthcare Strength — In core markets, private medical coverage and life insurance are offered, with wellbeing platforms such as Gympass/Wellhub also noted. These provisions are presented as meaningful pillars of the package where available.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Approximately 25 days of annual leave plus bank/public holidays are outlined for certain locations, alongside a hybrid work model. These time‑off provisions are positioned as a notable part of the advertised package.
Teya Insights
What We Do
At Teya, we believe small, local businesses are the heartbeat of every community. Teya was founded to help small, local businesses thrive. We exist to make business smoother, simpler, and more rewarding for the people who keep our communities alive. That means exceptional support, intuitive solutions, and a team truly invested in our Members’ success. To us, they’re more than customers – they’re part of a community built on trust and shared ambition. That’s why we proudly say: “Member since.” It’s our way of honouring every relationship and building a stronger, more connected future together.
Why Work With Us
We’re a fast-growing European fintech helping small, local businesses thrive. We value simplicity, teamwork, and impact. At Teya, you’ll join a diverse, passionate team where ideas matter, growth is encouraged, and every action helps real people and communities succeed, every single day.
Teya Offices
OnSite Workspace
We believe great ideas happen when people come together. Our hybrid approach gives you the flexibility to work from home, but we encourage spending at least three days a week in the office to collaborate, connect, and keep our culture strong.
