About Currencycloud

Currencycloud have created the world’s most trusted global payments platform that can be easily integrated into the next generation of business payment companies.

Their goal is to provide the necessary expertise, tools and support on which digital banks and retail payments companies can build and scale their own businesses globally.

Today the company has a range of core values that guide their day-to-day work, including: be fanatically focused; own it; think like leaders; better together; never sit still; and be human.

The company are focused on developing their own staff, and have a comprehensive development plan, aimed at building confidence and leadership capability amongst staff.

Currencycloud are based in London and are led by CEO Mike Laven.

What is it like to work for Currencycloud

My Manager

92% of staff agreed:

My manager cares about me as an individual

A two-day annual offsite management training programme covers all areas of leadership, including giving feedback, motivating a team, and dealing with difficult situations. Following the training, managers are invited to one-to-one meetings to discuss their performance.

92% of staff agreed:

My manager cares about me as an individual

Wellbeing

81% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

Their ‘Library’ room is a relaxing space with low lighting and no windows and can be used for a variety of wellbeing-related purposes, including providing a quiet space to concentrate, somewhere to practice prayer or take part in some yoga stretches.

81% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

My Team

92% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Each month, Chief Executive Officer Mike Laven takes five members of the team for breakfast, giving them the chance to ask him questions and raise any concerns they may have. Friday’s ‘All Hands’ meetings provide a networking opportunity for colleagues with refreshments.

92% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Holidays

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Gym

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Health Insurance

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Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative