The 50 companies that made American Banker's annual list share insights into what makes their workplace culture enticing for potential new hires and current staff members.
The fintech topped American Banker's annual list this year. CEO Dave Buerger attributed the company's hands-off management style as one reason that draws in and keeps workers around.
Forty companies made the 2024 edition of American Banker's annual list of enviable workplace cultures in the financial technology space. Here is a look at some of what makes these firms employers of choice.
The core banking provider was No. 1 on American Banker's ranking of the Best Places to Work in Fintech this year. The company attributes this success to encouraging employees to hash out solutions to challenges.
The company has changed the dynamics of its meetings, created diversity metrics and deployed software to make job descriptions gender-neutral.
The company, which provides workplace investing programs to banks, is giving employees a say in some decisions and working with partners to recruit women and people of color.
The Texas fintech embraces a progressive culture and has taken steps during the pandemic to maintain a spirited vibe even as employees work remotely.
Top executives from the 49 companies that earned a spot in this year's ranking of the Best Fintechs to Work For cite the need for nimble shifts in business strategy, leadership style and recruiting tactics among the lessons they took away from the challenges of the coronavirus crisis.
Small, often intangible quality-of-life perks are a big part of what makes some fintechs the best ones to work for.
The Utah fintech encourages a playful attitude by devoting the first floor of its offices to entertainment and comfort with video games, Ping- Pong, a pool table and a lounge area.
Without its funhouse office, annual trips or volunteering events, the executive found ways to engage his staff virtually.
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The former OCC head and Massachusetts banking commissioner will co-lead Nutter's financial services practice.
November 28
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Even though they do not face the immediate prospect of regulation requiring an open-banking policy, American banks should act as if they do.
November 28
Currencycloud -
The most important policy question facing banking, brokerage and insurance companies is putting a framework in place that very quickly defines data ownership rights across the financial value chain.
November 27
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Borrowing from the startup world and some popular TV shows, Citigroup is encouraging employees to pitch innovative ideas to a panel of senior execs who could give them the green light to start work.
November 22
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While many companies already have a compliance officer in place, the EU's General Data Protection Regulation requires a data protection officer, writes Sudeep Nadkarni, senior vice president and head of banking and financial services for NIIT Technologies.
November 22
NIIT Technologies -
The digital-currency startup, which markets software to banks, appears keen to signal that it wants to play by the rules.
November 21
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Tech startups differ from a bank’s typical commercial clients; many want a trusted financial adviser.
November 21
