The Makings of FC’s Culture
Talent Team Takeover coming to you from the US. It’s a pleasure to share with you how Funding Circle’s culture reaches globally. My name is Alex White and I lead our talent acquisition team for our US offices. We couldn’t be more excited to share more about our culture. It’s honestly one of our favorite questions candidates ask us. Company culture isn’t a checkbox at Funding Circle, it’s an adventure that evolves thanks to our engaged Circlers. While there are so many elements to Funding Circle’s culture, let’s discover and learn more about our mission and values. These two elements are my favorite because candidates always, in one way or another, ask us about them. And its always a joy to tell stories about how our, Funding Circler, work impacts small business communities and what teams are accomplishing to ensure we are meeting our small business customer’s needs.
So what is Funding Circler’s mission? It is: Build the place where small businesses get the funding they need to win. While we focus on the mission, our values guide us every day in everything we do.
Combining our mission with our values and dedicated Circler’s are the foundational pieces to building the incredible. Below is an overview of each of our values.
Be Open
Being open isn’t just about transparent communication; it’s about fostering an environment where ideas are celebrated. At Funding Circle, we encourage respect while Circlers seek feedback and practice active listening, Whether you’re a seasoned leader or it’s your first day, your voice matters.
Think Smart
Smart thinking flows through every corner of our offices. We celebrate innovation and data-driven decisions in the pursuit of excellence. Our Circlers are encouraged to challenge assumptions in an effort to find a better way and not accept the status quo.
Make It Happen
At Funding Circle, we roll up our sleeves and make things happen. We’re doers, whether it’s closing a deal, launching a new product, or supporting a fellow Circler. We are always looking for future Circlers who can showcase to us their grit and ambition.
Live the Adventure
Life at Funding Circle is an exhilarating ride. We embrace challenges, celebrate victories, and learn from failures. Our culture embraces change, exploration, and the thrill of the journey. Change forces us out of our comfort zone, which is where all the best stories happen.
Obsess Over the Customer
Our North Star? Our Small Business Customers. We obsess over their success, their dreams, and their journey. Whether it’s a small business owner seeking a loan or an investor trusting us with their funds, we’re in it together. Their wins are our wins.
Stand Together
We win and lose as one team. Whether it’s celebrating diversity or milestones, or supporting each other during tough times, we stand together and support each other.
Hoping this first taste of what it’s like to work at Funding Circle was enjoyable and insightful. We look forward to sharing about the many areas the make up our culture, including employee resource groups and our commitment to Circler’s professional development.
Be well,
Alex
