Culture has always been a huge priority for MarketFinance. From our Friday bonding brunches to quiz nights and lunch & learn sessions. Our office has always been the epicentre of all this fun and collaboration. In COVID-19 times, we've had to come together more than ever and use our creativity to make sure we're keeping our X factor alive: our company culture. Here's what we're doing at MarketFinance to keep everyone united from the comfort of our own homes.
Our team of bright, talented and motivated people from all over the world is our biggest asset. We all have different personalities, insights and mindsets that come together to achieve amazing things. Find out what diversity and inclusions means to us: #Internationalwomensweek #diversityandinclusion #workplaceculture
One of “the nine hottest UK Fintech start-ups most likely to be worth £1 billion” - Business Insider
We believe that finance has moved on with technology - and we’re here to make it work better for businesses. We want to help entrepreneurs spend more time on ideas and less time worrying about their cash flow.
So what makes us different? With our smart online platform, we’re making it quick and easy for UK companies to access business finance. But it’s not just about the tech. Our people are our greatest asset and one of the best things about working at MarketFinance.
We’re a team of bright and talented people from all over the world, who work together to get things done. Positivity is key to our culture, which means we support each other and have a lot of fun along the way.
At MarketFinance, the opportunity for growth is as big as your ambition. We challenge ourselves to learn more and to think in different ways. In fintech, things move quickly - but that’s part of the adventure.e.
Culture is a big deal for us. There’s always something happening, from fiercely competitive quiz nights to our Friday Town Hall meetings that roll into socialising on the roof terrace. We work, celebrate, share ideas, eat (lots of biscuits) and are always learning together as a team.
Hear from our Co-Founder, Anil Stocker, on his favourite MarketFinance moment:
https://medium.com/@anilstocker/my-favourite-moment-as-a-business-founder-ff99fd4f51aa
#MakeItHappen - We're focused on getting the important stuff done first. We don't get bogged down, we find solutions (they're out there!).
#1Team1Dream - We always put the whole company first - when we succeed collectively, we all succeed individually. Everyone has a voice, we listen to each other's opinions.
#AlwaysBeLearning - The only constant is change: we embrace change and learn. We ask and listen for feedback, and always provide it too.
With our smart online platform and personal customer service, we help businesses take charge of their cash flow - quickly and easily.
We offer loans and invoice finance to help businesses fund everything from day-to-day operations to new projects and growth.
Since 2011, we've provided over £2 billion in funding to thousands of businesses across the UK.
Interested in learning more about the types of businesses we help?
Read our customer stories
Funding on our platform is provided by investors from around the globe, including institutions, government/local authorities and high net worth individuals.
WE'RE TRANSFORMING THE WORLD OF FINANCE
At MarketFinance, the opportunity for growth is as big as your ambition. We challenge ourselves to learn more and to think in different ways. In fintech, things move quickly - but that’s part of the adventure
Our values matter and as part of the team, they’ll be yours too.
MakeItHappen | #1Team1Dream | #AlwaysBeLearning
BENEFITS
– Competitive salary with commission and bonuses linked to performance
– Best in class share options scheme
– Innovation Days
– Enhanced maternity leave
– Childcare vouchers
– Amazon Kindle and ebooks
– Clear career progression
– Private health coverage and half-price Virgin Active gym membership
– Mentoring from industry leaders
– The opportunity to progress your career at one of the UK’s hottest FinTech companies
– 25 days annual leave per year, plus birthday off!
– A great office (complete with roof terrace, ping pong, table football and beer fridge) in the heart of Shoreditch.
I worked at MarketFinance full-time (More than a year)
Pros
I’ve worked at larger corporate businesses and smaller ones, and I can honestly say that nothing compares to MI. It’s a business where every team works together towards a collective mission that everyone is really passionate about. The company has very clear values, and it’s really inspiring to see these being lived day in and day out by those around you.
One of the things that I loved most about MarketInvoice was the opportunity to work with smart and talented people from all over the world. It’s the kind of place where people are very supportive, work together and have a lot of fun along the way.
MarketInvoice is in a period of rapid growth, which is a really cool thing to be a part of. It’s a very fast-paced, dynamic environment - you’ll never be bored!
I was fortunate to work closely with the founders, Anil and Ilya. My time at MI was an incredible learning experience and has given me knowledge that I’m really grateful to carry forward in my career. They (along with many other stellar folks that have worked/still work for MarketInvoice) have created an amazing company that I’m really proud to have worked for!
Cons
Like with any company, there are ups and downs. If you’re up for joining the excitement of the start-up/scale-up culture, you also have to be willing to deal with constant change (to process, management, product and priorities).
Interview
Phone screen with a recruiter followed by a task to create an internal sales pitch / doc for a new product line for them to launch. This part you were recommended to spend ~ 4 hours on.
From here, I was told I had an interview to review the case study with the hiring manager. However the interview solely focussed on my experience and was a one way conversation. There was no time for me to ask any questions about the company / role and not one question on the case study I had put together.
I should have been better prepared for this potentially happening, but the style of questioning and lack of a dialogue in the interview gave me a good impression of the culture and it is not somewhere that presented well.
Interview Questions
