ClearBank appoints Chief Financial Officer

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, has announced the appointment of Valerie Romanovskaya as UK Chief Financial Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

In this role, Romanovskaya will join ClearBank UK’s executive team and board of directors.

Romanovskaya joins ClearBank following her role as Director of Finance and Head of FP&A at HSBC Innovation Bank. She brings with her more than two decades of experience in finance, accounting and auditing, having worked at HSBC, Silicon Valley Bank and UBS. 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.

The announcement follows the appointment of Emma Hagan as UK CEO earlier this year, who will take up the role following regulatory approval. The two will work together to support ClearBank’s growth ambitions in the UK. Romanovskaya will also work closely with ClearBank’s CFO, Mark Fairless, to support the Group’s broader finance function.

Emma Hagan, CEO of ClearBank UK said  “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. I look forward to working with her closely as we target further growth in the UK.”