Mollie announces fintech Center of Excellence in Maastricht, the Netherlands
Amsterdam and Maastricht, December 7, 2021 - Mollie, one of the fastest growing payment processors in Europe, today announces that it will open a new fintech Center of Excellence in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The center will be an extension of Mollie's Amsterdam headquarters, allowing the company to scale and drive growth for its 125,000+ customers. The Maastricht fintech Center of Excellence will accommodate new employees working in a wide range of departments, including development, operations and customer experience. The launch follows the €665 million Series C financing round announced in June led by Blackstone Growth, making Mollie one of the most valuable private fintech companies in Europe.
With the new Center of Excellence office in the bustling city center of Maastricht, Mollie wants to create a modern and relaxed environment in which new employees can feel at home. Mollie’s culture has made the company popular with its current employees. Glassdoor has named Mollie one of the best fintechs to work for in the Netherlands. The company has also received certification from Great Place to Work.
Mollie chose Maastricht because of the diverse and international labor supply, with more than 63 languages spoken in the city. This allows Mollie to serve a wide range of markets from the hub, in particular its French, Dutch, German and English-speaking customers and partners. Maastricht is known for its excellent educational institutions, and many graduates choose to live in the city after their studies. That is why Mollie plans to work with local universities and schools to provide presentations and workshops to support students in their entry into professional life.
More broadly, Mollie plans to become an important part of the Maastricht ecosystem, partnering with local businesses to help them grow, and supporting regional non-profit organizations as part of initiatives in the field of responsible business.
Shane Happach, CEO of Mollie: “Mollie is going through an extraordinary growth phase and it is very important that we ensure that our customers remain our top priority. We are delighted to open our fintech Center of Excellence in Maastricht. The city has a strong and broad talent pool that will support the expansion of our company.We aim to hire 200-250 ambitious and talented new Mollies, at all stages of their career in all possible positions within Mollie – from engineering to support, commerce to compliance.We We want Maastricht to feel like an extension of our Amsterdam headquarters and we want to replicate the heart and soul of our company in the Eiffel building.”
Vivianne Heijnen, Vice Mayor of Maastricht: “The arrival of Europe’s fastest growing payment processor is proof of Maastricht’s strength as an international city. Maastricht has a unique position in the heart of Europe, with a good work-life balance, leading universities and a diverse population of multilingual citizens bringing different perspectives and skills.It is fitting that a true payments innovator establishes its new home in the birthplace of the euro.We look forward to welcoming Mollie to Maastricht and working with her work while helping our local community grow.”
The center will be led by Julien Cordonnier, COO of Mollie and formerly Senior Director at Uber, who joined in May. The center will open in June 2022, and 25 people have already been hired in the region.
Details about the positions that Mollie will take on for its Maastricht fintech Center of Excellence can be found ici.