Have You Ever Considered A Job In FinTech? Find Out What It's Like To Work At OnDeck

What is FinTech anyway?

FinTech, or financial technology, is a fast growing industry that seeks to utilize technology in order to make financial services and transactions more efficient, inclusive, and customer-friendly.  The broad FinTech landscape includes innovators focused on digital payments and currencies, crowdfunding, online lending, and automated robo-advisory services.

OnDeck is one of the more noteworthy FinTech innovators given its position as the leader in online small business lending. Since 2007, the company has powered Main Street’s growth through leading lending technology, analytics and service, delivering over $4 billion dollars to small businesses across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

So what’s it like to work at OnDeck?

One Fairygodboss review states that OnDeck is a “great place to work where you are hired based on your skillset, not the gender you happen to be. More women [are] being hired as we grow, and [the] great benefits package include[s] 4-months maternity leave.”

Lorna Hagen, SVP of People Operations tells us, “We believe in our team members and power their growth through being challenged every day and offering careers that inspire. We’re all about teamwork, passion and making an impact.”

OnDeck employees work hard, but they also have fun -- whether it’s ping-pong games or a weekly happy hour in the office.

OnDeck was named one of the Fortune.com and Great Place to Work 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials, 2015.

What kinds of jobs are available at OnDeck?

Because OnDeck is growing, many jobs are available – and in many different departments.  Check out some interesting ones here - all currently based in NYC, where OnDeck is headquartered:

Director of Credit Operations:

The Credit Operations department specializes in judgmental review of applications submitted to OnDeck and the overall operationalization of OnDeck’s credit policy and guidelines. You will serve as the company’s subject matter expert regarding commercial lending, act as a thought leader in regards to credit risk management, and act as the ultimate decision maker regarding credit outcomes in operations. 10-15 years of commercial lending, credit or underwriting experience. 5-7 years of people management experience.

Director, Product Management:

This role presents a strategic ownership opportunity within the Product Management team. This individual will inspire, challenge and energize OnDeck around the direction he/she creates and defines by working cross functionally within the organization. He/she will be able to influence our business decisions and how we move the business forward. The role reports to the VP of Product Management and will manage two or three product leaders.

Manager, People Operations:

As the Manager of People Operations, your role reports into the Director of People Ops and will work alongside the business leaders to develop strong multi-year talent plans that ensure a consistent, high performing workplace. Our goal is to develop, enable and retain great people.

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