Our Breaking into Fintech series looks into what leading fintech companies are seeking in new hires, to give job-searchers an edge when joining the industry.
This time around, Finextra interviewed Tamsyn Cole, director of people and culture at Gresham Technologies, a software company that specialises in reconciliation tools and regulatory reporting solutions.
What top tips can you offer candidates looking to join the industry?
Cole explains that to work in the fintech sector you don’t always need to be an expert in tech: “We recruit top talent from different industries, so it’s not necessary to have a financial services or fintech background for all roles, but it’s useful to have
an interest and an understanding of the key trends and challenges in these areas.
“Being able to demonstrate awareness of relevant technologies, regulations, and market dynamics impacting the industry is a plus. Even if a candidate doesn’t, we’d encourage them to do some research so that they can showcase an understanding of the importance
of data quality within the finance industry.”
What does Gresham Tech want from their ideal candidates?
Cole highlights that they look for employees whose values align with those of the company, and who will be able to suit the collaborative and diverse company culture. She states that those who work at Gresham are frequently looking for new challenges, working
together to find solutions, and embracing different outlooks and backgrounds. Healthy debate and open discussions are encouraged!
What roles is Gresham Tech currently hiring for?
The company is currently hiring for a variety of roles across software engineering, customer service, sales and marketing, people and culture, legal, and IT. Vacancies can be viewed
here.
Why work at Gresham Tech?
Cole emphasises that Gresham is a place for collaboration, innovation, and self-growth.
“A career at Gresham provides a unique blend of agility, innovation, empowerment, and warmth. We are a well-established global business, meaning you can feel secure about your future, but we retain the agility of a small business, meaning you can influence
change and see the impact of your ideas.”
What can Gresham Tech do for you?
Employees at Gresham are offered benefits in medical healthcare as well as dental benefits, life assurance, pension, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance, mental health support, a bonus scheme, and 25 days annual leave with the option of buying or
selling five days and getting birthdays off.
Cole points out that all workers have an Udemy account so that there is option to learn and grow within positions, and a Leadership Development Programme is in place to support those looking to move up within the company.
Gresham provides employees with a hybrid working policy without fixed in-person frequency to allow flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. Equipment for an efficient work-from-home set up is also supplied by the company, with workers receiving an annual
work from home equipment allowance.
On parental support, Cole states: “As a global employer, we have a number of territory-specific policies in place to ensure everyone has equality of access to the support they need whether they are having a baby or are becoming a parent in other ways.”
Tell us the success stories of employees that have risen through Gresham’s ranks.
“For a small organisation, there are a number of examples, we have people who joined us through our Early Careers programme who have become leaders in different functions. We also encourage internal mobility and have those who have moved within Gresham,
including employees from internal systems to cloud services, or information security, as well as those who have moved from pre-sales into Customer Success. There are also a number of people who have rejoined Gresham after gaining other valuable experiences
elsewhere.”
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