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No, we’re not joking!\nWe, at tbi, have been one the most profitable banks for years and we are growing at a fast pace. We’re a bank with a long history of success that operates as a start-up and we’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to grow our business. How do we do that?\nIt's all about our people. Our team is made up of brave, passionate and caring people who don’t just want to follow the same path - we want to transform into mobile-first, state-of-the-art lifestyle ecosystem. Our colleagues love working here - 70% of them would recommend tbi as an employer to their friends and family. Our people are engaged in challenging and meaningful work, inspired to grow their potential and career, encouraged to learn and empowered to take decisions. 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