With a Move Fast, Break Nothing attitude, OpenFin is changing the financial industry's operating system by enabling rapid and secure deployment, native experience and desktop interoperability. That's why the largest companies within the tech industry use OpenFin.
The company deploys over 1,000 desktop apps across 200,000 desktops that are used in more than 1,500 banks and buy-side firms in over 60 countries. The company itself is located in New York and London. The New York office is just around the corner from Stone Street, which features historical landmarks and lots of food options. Since the office is by the water, employees enjoy fantastic views from their desks.
The company was launched in 2010 and is currently invested by Bain Capital Ventures, Barclays, DRW Venture Capital, NEX Euclid Opportunities, J.P. Morgan, NYCA Partners, Pivot Investment Partners and Wells Fargo, among others.
Diving Into the Values at OpenFin
A team-first culture is highly valued at OpenFin. The company believes that placing an emphasis on the team gives each individual an equal opportunity to grow and learn. And with a mission to provide a unifying foundation for the next generation of financial industry applications, it's important that the team continue learning together.
Employees truly have a leg up at OpenFin. Not only are they given every opportunity to reach their career goals, but they're also encouraged to lead healthy lives. Whether it's at work or at home, OpenFin employees are empowered to be happy and successful in both professional and personal lives. That's why the company promotes a healthy work-life balance, which is also one of the company's core values.
The Culture at OpenFin
Communication That's Open to Everyone
OpenFin has built a culture that thrives on collaboration. If you were to visit the office it's one of the first things you would notice. From teams participating in daily stand-ups to group brainstorming sessions, everyone is constantly collaborating with each other.
This type of culture fosters an environment where you'll meet new people on the daily, especially since you'll be working cross-functionally. The open office setting really promotes transparency and honesty within each and every team.
In addition to collaboration, every employee is supported in their professional development. With scheduled lunch-and-learns each month, you'll have access to the resources to continually learn with OpenFin. The company also believes in promoting from within, so you'll have plenty of professional growth opportunities.
The Benefits at OpenFin
Feel Appreciated for Your Contributions
You'll enjoy the perks you get at OpenFin almost as much as you enjoy the collaborative, supportive work environment. The benefits are not something they just came up with one night. The company invested a lot of time into these perks so that every employee feels valued and appreciated. The benefits include:
The Diversity at OpenFin
Open to New Ideas
It's no secret that diverse work cultures in the financial services and fintech industries are scarce. In fact, not only has diversity and inclusion not changed in those industries, but it's actually gotten worse.
"We have actually gone backward," said Tim Dinsdale, CTO. "The percentage of women qualifying with computer science degrees has gone down since the 1980s [37% at the time]. This translates directly into hiring data. It doesn't yet show us the subsequent promotion or retention numbers. Achieving gender equality is urgent, rather than a badge of honor."
OpenFin is working hard to change that. The company believes that diversity is particularly good for business. "Companies have a commitment to their investors to attract and retain as much talent as possible, and that absolutely includes a genuine commitment to D&I," said Dinsdale.
OpenFin is serious about gender equality because they believe if you're hiring people with the same experiences and backgrounds, then you could be missing talented employees. The more variety in opinions you can bring to the table, the easier you're going to be able to solve problems.
That's why the company is a huge supporter of the We Are The City Tech Women 100 awards. The awards are the first of their kind to focus on the female tech talent pipeline. At OpenFin, you're more than a number and you're more than your gender, race, etc. You're valued by the ideas and solutions you can bring to the table.
