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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New regulations involving cryptocurrency and the results of key elections will impact the industry's success this year.
February 14
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A new generative artificial intelligence tool from Ncontracts can assist in summarizing lengthy agreements with fintech partners and identifying important clauses.
February 12
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The city's pilot program enables asylum seekers to pay for food and baby products — reducing government overhead while introducing newcomers to the local economy.
February 9
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Plaid named Cloudflare's Jen Taylor as its first president as the financial-technology company continues to diversify its products and readies itself for a public listing.
February 8
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The San Francisco-based electronic signature company's chief executive Allan Thygesen announced Tuesday that roughly 400 employees across the company were being let go as part of restructuring for the 2025 fiscal year.
February 7
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"Some difference of views has emerged" between the Dutch banking regulator and two U.S. counterparts — the OCC and FDIC, bunq told American Banker.
February 7
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Financial institutions' fintech partnerships are facing higher levels of scrutiny. More consistent and direct monitoring of their partners can put them in a better position.
February 7
